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

the Gauntlet

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

the Gauntlet

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

the Gauntlet

Rev Rich visiting the beach with his wife and daughter.

The journey of Reverend Rich Clark

Sully Maley, Editor in Chief September 17, 2019

I’d never been inside of our school chaplain’s office before last May when I got the chance to sit down and hear some of his stories from his journey to priesthood. Even if you’ve never met Reverend...

Saint Stephens students in Tokyo at Disney Sea with Japanese students

Guess who’s coming to town?

Sophia Berry, Staff Writer September 11, 2019

In late October of this year, approximately eight Argentinian students from our sister school Colegio Monserrat in Cordoba, Argentina, will make the journey to Bradenton to visit SSES for a week as part...

Someone counting money

What it’s like to be a student with a job

Emily D'Amico, Managing Editor May 3, 2019

After spending nearly eight hours sitting at a desk, listening to teachers talk for hours while frantically scribbling down what they say, the average high school student wants nothing more than to go...

For many students, staying up late to finish an essay is not uncommon. For The Gauntlet staff writers, its no different.

What it means to be a writer

Jules Pung, Staff Writer April 17, 2019

When people hear I’m a member of The Gauntlet, chances are they’ll assume one of two things. The first is that I’m just another writing geek. The second is that I took it as an opportunity to catch...

With spring break right around the corner, its a bit tough for students and their teachers to keep focused in the classroom. Many think its high time for a vacation.

Facing the slump

Jules Pung, Staff Writer March 20, 2019

Imagine settling down at your desk for another long block period. You expect it to be like any other day of the week, trying your best to pay attention to the arduous lecture. Suddenly, the room goes dead...

Our section editors get the perfect mix between leadership and writing in their daily activities.

The Gauntlet wants YOU

Sully Maley, Design Editor March 18, 2019

The third interim ended last week, and that means two things: Pre-Calculus students are dreading their report cards, and it's almost time to pick classes for next year. And while you may not have considered...

I used to welcome the silence of long study nights, especially after a hectic day at school. Now, its often too quiet, even for my taste.

Adjusting to life without a sister

Jules Pung, Staff Writer February 22, 2019

During my freshman year, it wasn’t uncommon for people to ask how I felt about my sister leaving for college, especially in the months leading up to graduation. In an effort to keep the mood light, I...

Senior Speeches, in recent years, have diminished in quality.  What can we do to turn the tables?

Who will save the senior speech? (Editorial)

Editorial Board February 15, 2019

Note: The editorial board represents the opinions of the editors and staff of The Gauntlet. For those of us who have been part of the Saint Stephen’s community for longer than the past two years,...

The Starbucks chain has become a longtime favorite for many coffee lovers in the US, including those at SSES. But with both consumer critics and politicians bringing more of its corporate flaws to light, its now finding itself under attack.

What really goes into your Starbucks coffee?

Jules Pung, Staff Writer February 5, 2019

Many Upper School students simply can’t start their day off right without a Starbucks cup o’ joe in the morning before heading to class. Much of the country acts the same way–we just can’t get...

Senior Dalton Francis (19) manages to catch a quick snooze during his English seminar.

Catching more z’s: How a later school start time affects SSES

Jules Pung, Staff Writer January 14, 2019

Over the holiday break, I came across an article that addresses an increasingly prevalent issue in our national school system: how early school start times and resulting sleep deprivation are proving to...

Top Features of 2018

Top Features of 2018

Mark Gharby, News Editor January 11, 2019

Feature stories are carefully crafted, well researched "longform" articles that can be read at any time of year and they always feel relevant. Features are the mainstay of good publications; they are the...

The Nest now sits empty in the Holmes building, right behind the front office.

Seniors suffer from early case of “Empty Nest”

Emily D'Amico, Managing Editor January 9, 2019

Prior to break, faculty and administration noticed that students, primarily seniors, had been leaving trash behind after lunch and cookie breaks, and the consequences are starting to catch up with the...

Load More Stories
Translate

Comments (0)

Comments are expected to be respectful and constructive. We do not permit the use of profanity, crude language, personal attacks, or the use of language that might be interpreted as libelous. Commenters must provide their name; no anonymous comments will be accepted.
All the Gauntlet Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest
Activate Search
features