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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

English teacher Mr. Hoonhout proudly shows the phones his advisory has shelved for the week.

“Low-Tech Week” comes to Saint Stephen’s

Danny Dodaj, Staff Writer January 24, 2023

Yesterday, Saint Stephen’s Upper School students kicked off “Low-Tech Week” by leaving their cell phones with their advisors.  During the week of January 23-27, students will turn in their phones...

A Saint Stephens Student, Danny Dodaj, recycles his water bottle.

Recycling is Back!

Amelia Sabo, Staff Writer January 24, 2023

Walking through the hallways at the start of this school year, you may have noticed something missing. The little blue recycling bins that brightened the halls were suddenly gone, along with the recycling...

A twist on a sun chips to show my distain for the snack . Art by Gauntlet Creative Director, Sarabeth Wester.

Settling for Sun Chips

Amelia Sabo, Staff Writer January 12, 2023

My body was shaking with excitement.  After eight long hours of sitting behind my desk and learning my multiplication tables, it was finally time for aftercare. In 2nd grade, aftercare was like a second...

Albums to listen to before you die (Sket’s pick)

Albums to listen to before you die (Sket’s pick)

Joshua Sket, Staff Writer January 4, 2023

Welcome to Part I of a three-part series in which your very own beloved author shares some of the best and brightest music of all time.   In this part, I will be picking my top albums that YOU need...

A Christmas Carol

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When it comes to the 4-inches above the knee rule, it seems boys are less likely to be dress coded

Breaking the (dress) code

Laila Yavalar, staff writer December 6, 2022

Imagine a hot day in Florida, the weather in the 90s, and instead of wearing shorts to combat the hot weather, your school dress code encourages you to wear a pair of jeans that only make you more boiling.  Now,...

Dr. Asplen, the Sarasota County School Superintendent, was rightfully furious about his potential termination at Tuesdays meeting.

Shot in the foot: Dr. Asplen’s shameful termination

Jackson Nealis, Editor in Chief December 5, 2022

On Tuesday, November 29, after nearly five hours of citizen comment and discussion, the Sarasota County School Board voted 4-1 to negotiate a separation agreement for the county’s Superintendent, Dr....

Drawing of a thanksgiving classic: the hand turkey.

Saint Stephen’s students talk thanksgiving

Andrei Black, Staff Writer November 30, 2022

Thanksgiving: The holiday often forgotten, stuck in Christmas’s shadow. With all the Christmas displays in stores and Mariah Carey blasting over the radio, it is almost like Thanksgiving doesn’t even...

Grandparents Day takes over SSES campus

Grandparents’ Day takes over SSES campus

Julia Craig and Alyson Folkens November 18, 2022

Today, campus was filled with grandparents of Saint Stephen’s students of all ages. Students shared their musical talents throughout the day, and were able to show their grandparents around our beautiful...

Maahi Shah, Alejandro Bick, Lily Plummer, and Lillian Gerling posing after their first performance of Madagascar Jr.

Madagascar Jr. debuts at the Falcon Playhouse

Jackson Nealis and Julia Craig November 16, 2022

The Falcon Playhouse’s fall musical production kicked off Tuesday afternoon with two opening performances, exhibiting the talent of young Falcon actors and actresses. Madagascar Jr, a musical version...

Not belonging to a faith can make you feel alone. You look around and everyone around you belongs, but you.

My personal struggle with faith

Alex McLemore, Associate Editor November 16, 2022

April 21st, 2015, was the day the world’s light dimmed. My world grew dark, and I felt like I was all alone in a vast universe. This is the day my grandpa died. I remember this day vividly; the sun was...

Photo of Jackson Nealis 23 doing a concentration curl (Joshua Sket)

You don’t have to be a jock to hit the gym

Joshua Sket, Staff Writer November 15, 2022

For many, a weightlifting gym can be an intimidating place to be, but for some, it's a second home. Like many others, I frequently spend hours in the gym every week, but a question is always brought up...

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