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

the Gauntlet

Students gather in the Commons for a spirit event during assembly. Losing these moments of interaction during social distancing could serve as a reminder of their value once they return.

Technology can’t save us from social isolation

Sully Maley, Editor in Chief April 24, 2020

Walking around school every day, looking up and around at my classmates and peers in the halls, I don’t usually see many faces. Instead of looking straight ahead, many students are looking directly down,...

Are your social media apps doing enough to protect you?

Are your social media apps doing enough to protect you?

Ansley Morris, Staff Writer April 21, 2020

On February 13th, Snapchat announced the implementation of a new in-app mental health resource center called Here For You.  The feature was designed for the purpose of supporting the mental health issues...

Mills in his workshop, where during a 24-hour period, he can produce about 30 masks.

Senior produces, distributes over 200 face shields in fight against COVID

Jacob Whorf, Staff Writer April 10, 2020

“At first, the change was exciting because it was novel,” senior Michael Mills said about living in quarantine as the result of the Coronavirus pandemic.  But he added that after a couple of days,...

ADHD can be a debilitating disorder, but does it have to be?

What it’s like living with ADHD

Betsy Neal, Junior Staff Writer March 13, 2020

*The following story was authored by 8th grader Betsy Neal, a member our middle school journalism team* ADHD… You've probably heard of the disorder before, but have you ever wondered what it really...

This art work by Gauntlet Staff Writer Evanthia Stirou showcases a young boy sitting alone on a swing suffering from chronic loneliness.

The lonely generation: how loneliness is affecting Gen Z

Sanna Lexhed, Staff Writer March 3, 2020

Imagine this: during lunch every day, you and your friend group walk past a girl sitting alone on a bench with her head down, her hair covering her face. She’s scrolling through her phone.  You always...

The debate over the health of GMO vs. organic foods is one that consumers continually have. Original art by Evanthia Stirou.

Should you pay five bucks for organic milk? The GMO vs Organic debate, explained

Sophia Berry, Staff writer February 28, 2020

Walking through Publix you check the price for a gallon of 2% milk: $2.53. You then compare the price of its organic counterpart, say “Horizon,” and find it’s an exorbitant 88% more.  At $4.76,...

Dont be clique-bait- original artwork by Gauntlet member Evanthia Stirou

Don’t be clique-bait

Ansley Morris, Staff Writer February 11, 2020

You’re watching Regina George and her crew “The Plastics” in Mean Girls before starting high school and you think to yourself— there’s no way there are cliques like this in high school.  There’s...

This art work by Gauntlet member Evanthia Stirou shows how one bad grade can take all the attention away from every other good grade and may even feel like the end of the world.

Myths of High School: You need straight A’s to get into a “good” college

Sanna Lexhed, Staff Writer February 4, 2020

Imagine this: your teacher hands you a fancy envelope with the heading “Report Card.” Your heart races; the nerves creep in; slowly, you peel the glue that’s holding the letter together and pull...

What exactly is fast fashion, and whats the big deal about it? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.

Your H&M outfit has some unintended consequences

Caroline Gans, Staff Writer January 23, 2020

I am the second-highest contributor to pollution in the world.  I employ more than 60 million workers, most of whom are women and children.  I decide what you wear, where you shop, and how much you spend. ...

The best years of your life?

The best years of your life?

Ansley Morris, Staff Writer November 13, 2019

It’s 6:45 am when your alarm goes off, but you’ve already been up for 30 minutes because there’s a rush of excitement and nervousness coursing through you. You literally couldn’t sleep.  It’s...

Negative stigmas surrounding both public and private school students have always been around.  But do they need to be?

Private school kids in a public school town

Sanna Lexhed, Staff Writer October 29, 2019

Whether we like it or not, stereotypes are a thing. A bad thing. And prep school environments like Saint Stephen’s are no exception. Prep school students are often thought of as spoiled, privileged,...

The Senior Speech, historically, has been an engine of change in the hearts of Saint Stephens students.  Original art by Evanthia Stirou.

Do Senior Speeches have the power to impact your life?

Alyssa Nucci, Staff Writer October 7, 2019

Here at Saint Stephen’s, a core component of the graduation process is the famous “senior speech,” where a senior speaks to the whole school during chapel about a core aspect of their life.  During...

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