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the Gauntlet

the official student-produced news site for Saint Stephen's Episcopal School

the Gauntlet

Corona changed the lifestyles of everyone, whether it was at school, the store, and even the beach.

Ansley’s column: My relationship with 2020.

Ansley Morris, Senior Writer January 14, 2021

In the big picture, yes, 2020 wasn’t a shining star considering the worldly events that happened this year, and I definitely had my fair share of personal hiccups as well, but if I had to bring my 2020...

This art piece by freshman Sarabeth Wester depicts a girl struggling to think because of music consuming her mind.

Struggling with memorization? Here’s your answer.

Sanna Lexhed, Assosiate Editor January 14, 2021

A situation teens commonly find themselves in is being able to recite 20 Drake songs word for word with ease, yet struggling to memorize important math formulas. Why is this? Why are teens able to memorize...

Election polls are more than just numbers and percentages.

The controversy behind poll accuracy, explained

Lauren Schindler, Staff Writer January 12, 2021

The results of the 2016 election came as a surprise to both Republicans and Democrats. Almost all polls predicted Hillary Clinton to beat Donald Trump by a landslide. Even on Election Day, November 8,...

Barrett (right) and Biden (left) are both Catholics, and theyve risen to the highest level of their respective branches of government.

Amy Coney Barrett and Joe Biden: Catholicism and politics in 2020

Jackson Nealis, Staff Writer November 30, 2020

The year is 1928. Households across the country turn on their radios to listen to Democratic presidential candidate Al Smith give the first broadcasted concession speech to Herbert Hoover. What Smith...

Doorways Of Problems is an artist representation of how the mind looks of someone when they face these issues, constantly opening and closing doors depending on the person.

Closed-door battles

Sarabeth Wester, Staff Writer November 17, 2020

Imagine this: you’re a young student, staring at the homework your teacher has assigned you. It seems like only a little bit, but that worksheet that should have taken you 15 minutes has just taken you...

Is it okay to start slacking on Coronavirus related precautions seven moths after the onset of the disease? Photo by Caroline Gans and original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.

Stop the normalization of Covid-19

Caroline Gans, Associate Editor October 30, 2020

It has been over seven months since March 13th, the fateful day that Saint Stephen’s closed its doors for its first ever five-month-long spring break. Ever since that day, Corona has been at the forefront...

The democratic process in the US is a little more complex than you thought.  Art by Sarabeth Wester

Does your vote really count?

Lauren Schindler, Staff Writer October 27, 2020

Does your vote actually count? Well, it does, and it doesn’t. Many people don’t know (or don’t remember) that the president is not technically elected by the popular vote, but rather by the electoral...

Original art by staff artist, Evanthia Stirou, displaying the dangers of eating disorders.

How I learned I’m more than a number on a scale

Ansley Morris, Senior Writer October 20, 2020

There’s no question that society today can be a bit toxic at times, especially with social media. The effect these platforms can have on body image is a major issue, placing pressure on many young adults...

Artwork by staff writer Evanthia Stirou demonstrates the tension between the police and BLM.

Local police look to keep justice ‘just’ in Bradenton

Sanna Lexhed, Associate Editor October 14, 2020

We can all agree that 2020 has been a really rough year. A big part of making 2020 such a traumatic grind has been the continuous struggle for justice and equality in our nation. Injustice and inequality...

TikTok has become a platform where political content thrives. Is that really what needs to be happening, though? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.

How TikTok is changing American politics

Caroline Gans, Associate Editor October 2, 2020

TikTok: it’s a video-sharing social media platform akin to Vine (a now-defunct platform that was famous for six-second video clips), and it has taken Gen-Z by storm. However, lately, it has been more...

When it comes to activism, how much is too much? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.

Is Instagram activism powerful, or powerless?

Caroline Gans, Staff Writer August 31, 2020

While the national anthem played at a preseason game in San Diego in 2016, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick did the unthinkable: he knelt. Though this may seem like a small action, his protest against...

American health workers donning protective gear.  Photo credit: U.S. Navy

The untold pain of COVID-19

Dylan Zoller, Design Editor May 5, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic began to sweep through the United States, many people became concerned with what would come next. First, there was the travel ban with China, then with the world, and then the...

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