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Mr. Forrester is stunned by the progress of Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian storms through school schedule
September 26, 2022
Have no fear, your teachers are here
Have no fear, your teachers are here
September 19, 2022
The 2019 Pep Rally, featuring the Senior class performing a pirate inspired scene with their float.
Homecoming Week: what you need to know
September 12, 2022
Senior Josh Sket devours his cookies.
HONEY, I shrunk the cookies!
September 6, 2022
Juniors Caylin Kitchner and Lexi Vega show off their new Spirit Shirts.
New-and-improved spirit shirts arrive
August 26, 2022
Being the golden child feels as though there are a million things trying to pull you down. Expectations from yourself and others can completely derail your sense of self.
The harsh reality of being the golden child
September 16, 2022
Julia and Emma Craig at Taylor Swifts Red concert in 2013.
Taylor Swift: The songwriter who turned me into my “Fearless” self
September 13, 2022
PTSD can come from any situation. It isnt a one size fits all term.
Behind the wheel
May 4, 2022
Knowledge is more important than just a number.
Knowledge > Grades
May 2, 2022
Some of the moments that have been captured of me with my friends and family over these past couple of weeks.
Finding love in heartache
April 26, 2022
Falcons share their stories of stress
Falcons share their stories of stress
September 21, 2022
Whats it like to be a tech intern?
What’s it like to be a tech intern?
September 20, 2022
Freddy Falcon went surfing this summer. What did you do? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.
Falcon summer adventures
August 26, 2022
Mrs. Cotton enjoys her awards.
Teacher Superlatives
May 12, 2022
High school relationships: the Ups and Downs
High school relationships: the Ups and Downs
May 12, 2022
Gavin Conner hard at work learning beneficial skills.
Should you get a job in high school?
April 26, 2022
Heartbreak in high school can be tougher than you think.
Heartbreak in high school
March 22, 2022
Volodimir Zelenskyy visiting Eastern Ukraine in Spring of 2021. Picture by Simon Shuster.
The solution for peace in Ukraine
March 15, 2022
Zendaya stars in HBO Maxs hit series, Euphoria, as Rue who actively struggles with addiction and mental health.
‘Euphoria’ isn’t as far from reality as we think
March 14, 2022
A stop sign to represent the need to realize that it might be time to take a break.
A reminder to take a minute to be present
March 2, 2022
Robert Pattinsons Bruce Wayne as seen in The Batman (2022)
The emo Batman
March 15, 2022
Teen vaping is a big issue nowadays and its strongly advised against.
Do you juul?
December 2, 2019
Letter to the editor: VOTE EXPERIENCED
Letter to the editor: VOTE EXPERIENCED
April 22, 2019
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
February 22, 2019
Be the change you want to see on campus
Be the change you want to see on campus
February 21, 2019
Senior Alyssa Nucci and Sophomore Ansley Morris taco their tongues.
Top hidden talents on campus
October 22, 2019
Someone counting money
What it’s like to be a student with a job
May 3, 2019
Emily DAmico (19), Dylan Zoller (20), and Olivia Elisha (19) looking fabulous and ready to take on prom.
Thoughts on prom (from a senior who hates social events)
April 22, 2019
Forever falcons get into a position to take a picture for the year book.
The best (and worst) parts of being a Forever Falcon
March 21, 2019
Watch this bad boy: Stanley Kubricks The Shining
Watch this bad boy: Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining
February 28, 2019
Mikayla Casa’s senior speech
September 26, 2022
Amelia Sabos senior speech
Amelia Sabo’s senior speech
September 26, 2022
Are you smarter than a 5th grader?
September 19, 2022
Amna Li’s senior speech
September 13, 2022
Jet Chen’s senior speech
September 13, 2022
Chase Brown, Sydney Brown, Dylan Davis and Peyton Vining reunite with their former coach after practice.
Brown twins, Davis, Vining reunite at U of Illinois
September 20, 2022
Junior Luke Donley throws a pitch. Photo Credit: Bella Rosa
What’s happening in Spring Sports as of right now?
April 25, 2022
SSES tennis hype video
SSES tennis hype video
April 19, 2022
The 2022 champions Kansas Jayhawks warming up in the 2016 D1 championship.
College basketball does not disappoint fans and bracket participants
April 5, 2022
Basketball going through a hoop
The Gauntlet’s ‘March Madness Bracket Contest’ is live
March 14, 2022
Mikayla Casa’s senior speech
September 26, 2022
Amelia Sabos senior speech
Amelia Sabo’s senior speech
September 26, 2022
Are you smarter than a 5th grader?
September 19, 2022
Amna Li’s senior speech
September 13, 2022
Jet Chen’s senior speech
September 13, 2022
Mikayla Casa’s senior speech
September 26, 2022
Amelia Sabos senior speech
Amelia Sabo’s senior speech
September 26, 2022
Amna Li’s senior speech
September 13, 2022
Jet Chen’s senior speech
September 13, 2022
Braden Mohrs senior speech
Braden Mohr’s senior speech
September 9, 2022
Seniors Tatum Tellbuescher and Sophia Villaveces want to interact with you in the Interact club.
Photo Gallery: 2022 Club Fair
August 31, 2022
Sophomores Isabella, Sienna, Sofia and Julia and juniors Sophia and Paige appreciate time together at prom.
Photo Gallery: Prom 2022
April 27, 2022
Junior Garrett LaFlamme sets the tone for the pep rally.
Homecoming week: Float activity photo gallery
October 6, 2021
Junior linebacker Michael Konkol doing what he does.
Photo Gallery: Falcon Football
September 14, 2021
Senior Maxine Mandt excited to add new members to the Latin Club.
Photo Gallery: Club Fair
September 7, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving from the Gauntlet!
Are you smarter than a turkey?
November 11, 2021
Quiz: Which Pixar character is your ideal best friend?
Quiz: Which Pixar character is your ideal best friend?
October 28, 2021
Do you know what you want to be for Halloween?
What should you be for Halloween?
October 8, 2021
Christmas songs are a key way to get into the spirit.
Quiz: What holiday song do you need in your life right now?
December 17, 2020
Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.
Which senior notable are you?
April 27, 2020
Comic: Sometime in class...
Comic: Sometime in class…
October 19, 2021
Comic: Welcoming in the new season
Comic: Welcoming in the new season
October 12, 2021
Jason Todd and Dick Grayson as the appear in ‘Titans’ and Red Hood and Nightwing as they appear in comics.
Series ‘Titans’: a good show that gets Robin (and Batman) all wrong
October 11, 2021
Comic: Its all rigged, anyway
Comic: It’s all rigged, anyway
September 24, 2021
The rise of popular streaming platforms are causing millions to cancel their cable.
It’s probably time to cancel your cable
March 22, 2021
American health workers donning protective gear. Photo credit: U.S. Navy
The untold pain of COVID-19
May 5, 2020
The memes that have dominated the Coronavirus era
The memes that have dominated the Coronavirus era
April 30, 2020
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
April 10, 2020
When it comes to remote learning, how do teachers really know how much is too much?
How much is too much?
April 2, 2020
Should the gun violence crisis weigh as much on the scale of social action as the Coronavirus?
We should react this way to other contemporary issues
March 30, 2020
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Comic: Sometime in class...

Comic: Sometime in class…

October 19, 2021

Comic: Welcoming in the new season

Comic: Welcoming in the new season

Sarabeth Wester, Staff Writer • October 12, 2021

Jason Todd and Dick Grayson as the appear in ‘Titans’ and Red Hood and Nightwing as they appear in comics.

Series ‘Titans’: a good show that gets Robin (and Batman) all wrong

Caden Melnick, Staff Writer • October 11, 2021

Superheroes: we all love them, and we all have favorites. Of all those favorites, though, one of the most popular heroes of all time has to be Batman. It should come as no surprise, then, that he has been...

Comic: Its all rigged, anyway

Comic: It’s all rigged, anyway

September 24, 2021

The rise of popular streaming platforms are causing millions to cancel their cable.

It’s probably time to cancel your cable

Lauren Schindler , Staff Writer • March 22, 2021

Without a doubt, television has been one of the most popular household items since its debut in the late 1920s. However, over the past ten years, alternatives such as various streaming services and cable...

Adventures of Octo: A Gauntlet comic

Adventures of Octo: A Gauntlet comic

Sarabeth Wester, Staff Artist/Graphic Designer • March 19, 2021

These five shows are a cure to boredom, and a recipe for greatness.

Top 5 Netflix cooking shows you should watch now

Jordan Clark, Staff Writer • February 3, 2021

After being quarantined in our houses for months on end, I think we can all agree that it’s pretty easy to get bored out of our minds. To remedy this boredom, many people have started new hobbies, such...

Share Your Voice is all about stories of kindness in our community and the world

Share Your Voice- Kindness Deserves the Spotlight E6

Cassidy Miller, Staff Writer • January 25, 2021

Share Your Voice is all about stories of kindness in our community and the world

Share Your Voice- Kindness Feeds Opportunity E5

Cassidy Miller, Staff Writer • January 19, 2021

Share Your Voice is all about stories of kindness in our community and the world

Share Your Voice- Kindness is Championship Worthy E4

Cassidy Miller, Staff Writer • December 10, 2020

Share Your Voice is all about stories of kindness in our community and the world

Share Your Voice- Kindness Can Be The Cure E3

Cassidy Miller, Staff Writer • December 9, 2020

The Social Dilemma depicts the dangers of social media.

The Social Dilemma: Is it really a dilemma?

Lina Graf, Social Media Manager • December 2, 2020

The Social Dilemma delves deeper into untold truths about the tech industry (how companies manipulate what the users see, like, click on, and watch for their own selfish benefits). The film highlights...

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