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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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Ansley Morris

Ansley Morris, Associate Editor

Ansley Morris is an Associate Editor in her third year on the Gauntlet staff. She’s a senior who enjoys going to the gym, cooking, and going out on the boat. Her favorite musical artists are Miley Cyrus and Kodak Black

All content by Ansley Morris
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
Gen Z and Baby Boomer members differ in aspects such as health and social media as shown by original art by Sarabeth Wester.

Changing Priorities

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
2021 seems to have been the year of spinoffs, but are they living up to their originals?

Don’t bother tuning in to today’s woke tv

January 18, 2022
Red original album cover shown on left and Red (Taylors version) shown on right display the evolution of Taylor Swifts music.

Taylor’s version

November 21, 2021
Original art by Sarabeth Wester shows the positive effects walking can have as a form of exercise.

Take a walk

November 15, 2021
Original Art by Sarabeth Wester showing the pros and cons of the emotional intelligence in Generation Z.

Ansley’s column: Are we too fragile?

November 3, 2021
Instagram shows only the mere highlights of our lives, not our reality.

Instagram is a highlight reel

September 15, 2021
Original art by staff artist, Evanthia Stirou, represents the idea that strong and healthy is greater than skinny.

Ansley’s column: Strong > skinny

April 27, 2021
This colorful wall and message can be seen as soon as you walk in the shop.

Rise & Nye’s: An ice cream shop with a cherry on top

March 24, 2021
Zendaya and John David Washington star in one of Netflixs latest hits, Malcolm and Marie.

Netflix’s ‘Malcolm and Marie’ proves love is not always a fairytale

March 1, 2021
Staff artist, Evanthia Stirou, displays some self love in a card from yourself, to yourself this Valentines Day.

Be your own valentine

February 12, 2021
Original art by staff artist, Evanthia Stirou, displaying a friendly face saying hi.

Ansley’s column: Hi.

January 28, 2021
From Left to right, top then bottom. Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Health Care Workers and Megan Thee Stalion changed the world and influenced many in 2020.

The 10 most influential Americans of 2020

January 21, 2021
Corona changed the lifestyles of everyone, whether it was at school, the store, and even the beach.

Ansley’s column: My relationship with 2020.

January 14, 2021
The most well-known quote from The Bachelor series, Will you accept this rose?, is represented in art by Evanthia Stirou.

We’re living in a “Bachelor” generation

December 7, 2020
English compared to then and now. Art by Evanthia Stirou.

Ansley’s Column: Is English a dying language?

November 11, 2020
Original art by staff artist, Evanthia Stirou, displaying the dangers of eating disorders.

How I learned I’m more than a number on a scale

October 20, 2020
Fun Fall art by staff artist, Evanthia Stirou.

What to do for fun this fall

October 5, 2020
Original art by staff artist, Evanthia Stirou, displaying the dangers of addiction.

Ansley’s Column: Thoughts on addiction

September 25, 2020
Cancel Culture is finding its way into our culture. And its time to stop it.

Cancel culture needs to be canceled

September 18, 2020
Corona teaching

How to survive SSES during a pandemic

August 25, 2020
Are your social media apps doing enough to protect you?

Are your social media apps doing enough to protect you?

April 21, 2020
Original art by Gauntlet Staff artist Evanthia Stirou showcasing the app, Life360.

They’re watching you… Life under Life360

March 5, 2020
Dont be clique-bait- original artwork by Gauntlet member Evanthia Stirou

Don’t be clique-bait

February 11, 2020
Throughout the years, Kanye West has released many different albums. On the bottom right is his latest, JESUS IS KING.

Kanye West: Yeezus to Jesus

November 22, 2019
The best years of your life?

The best years of your life?

November 13, 2019
Movie poster created for this trending Netflix Original: Tall Girl.

Popular Netflix film ‘Tall Girl’ stirs controversy

October 25, 2019
Sophomore Maddy Boehm is this years Miss Manatee outstanding Teen.

Falcon Spotlight: Maddy Boehm

September 25, 2019
Personifying SSES, one Googly Eye at a time.

Personifying SSES, one Googly Eye at a time.

September 6, 2019
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