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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

The cubbies on campus have become landmines.  Its time for the PDA to go.

The PDA is not okay

Sarah Black, Staff Writer November 27, 2023

Dear fellow upper schoolers: it isn’t Valentine's Day, but rumor has it that the upper school is beginning to look a bit like the set of a Hallmark rom-com. The buzz on campus is that couples are starting...

Scene from Moonlight Kingdom, one of Wes Andersons most beloved films.

Say yes to Wes (Anderson)

George Frano, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

Wes Anderson is a comedy, drama, and action film director known for movies like Fantastic Mr. Fox, Grand Budapest Hotel, and Asteroid City. His unique filming style, involving the use of planimetric composition,...

We cant settle for last place every year.

Step up, sophomores

Grace Baxendale, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

It was no shock that the sophomores ended up placing last during homecoming week this year. As a sophomore myself– it's not crazy to say that we were by far the least spirited class. Not many people...

Imagining Freddy Falcon with a piercing.  Art by Sarabeth Wester

The point of piercing

Grey Klein, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

The first time I got piercings, I only meant to get my ears pierced. However, when my friend who was piercing me showed me all her jewelry and the different piercings that were possible, I knew I wanted...

Blood or bros?

Blood or bros?

Milaan Smith, Associate Editor October 20, 2023

As I sat down with my family for dinner, my mother mentioned our weekly family trip to the beach had been moved to Saturday. I paused; I could have sworn I told her that my friend's sweet sixteen birthday...

The greed from the NCAA has plagued college football. Art by Sarabeth Wester.

The rule that ruined college football

Bode LaBelle, Staff Writer October 6, 2023

Fall is one of the most enjoyable times of the year, the air starts to cool, school is back in session, but for me, it’s a significant month because college football starts. A game that has had many...

Seniors pull off an epic victory during the float and skit competion.

Senior spirit is still burning

Reese Williams, Associate Editor September 29, 2023

As a forever Falcon who has watched senior class after senior class win the Homecoming Spirit Competition– this is a hard day. And I am sure most seniors would agree. I think of myself as someone...

Shot of the juniors practicing their dance off, a well-oiled machine, outside the Sunshine Library.

HOCO Opinion: Open letter to the junior class

Andrei Black, Associate Editor September 27, 2023

Calling all Juniors! It’s time we win the HOCO spirit competition. For the last decade, the Saint Stephen’s Homecoming Spirit Competition has been owned by the seniors. Time and time again, the...

Dress codes seem to have different enforcement for different body types.

Style, not size

Reese Williams, Associate Editor May 10, 2023

Discovering who you are is difficult, especially as a teenager. Everyone has experienced insecurity in some way, no matter who you are or what you look like. And the adults in our lives should support...

The One Bloods Big Red Bus, which allows blood drives to happen across the country.

Why you should donate blood

Joshua Sket, Staff Writer May 5, 2023

Like many others, I have never donated blood before. I always listened to people who donated blood and watched people board the Big Red Buses outside schools and churches.  The other day, my friend...

Photos of jurrasic park themed cars.

Are car mods getting out of hand?

Adam Graf April 12, 2023

Car modifications (such as exhaust-deletes, engine swaps, under-glow, or spoilers) have been a part of the automobile culture for decades, with enthusiasts seeking to personalize and enhance their vehicles'...

Thalia and Melpomene are the Ancient Greek theatrical masks. They represent the greek theater genres of tragedy(drama) and satire(comedy).

Which movie genre is better: Comedy or Drama?

March 23, 2023

The age-old debate rages on. Writers Andrei Black and Yara Nimer make their cases. So which genre will you watch tonight?

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