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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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Caroline Gans

Caroline Gans, Editor in Chief

Caroline is a Senior at Saint Stephen's and is returning for her third year on The Gauntlet. This year, she is taking on the position of Editor in Chief. When she isn't at school, Caroline can be found eating apples and listening to her dad's playlist with Associate Editor Sanna Lexhed. She is also a bit of a 2048 aficionado, and can often be found honing her skills.

All content by Caroline Gans
Heartbreak in high school can be tougher than you think.

Heartbreak in high school

March 22, 2022
TikTok can lead to its users finding themselves in a negative loop of comparison with others.

TikTok promotes self loathing

February 25, 2022
The age old question: What college is right for me?

Pick your college for you

January 31, 2022
One day youre in pre-school and the next youre graduating. Where does the time go, and how do we cope with its passage?

How to grow up

November 16, 2021
Censorship is an issue often associated with distant lands, but what happens when it makes its way to the home of the free?

Can we censor our own history?

October 26, 2021
Burn out can feel like an all-consuming ailment. Original artwork by Sarabeth Wester.

Don’t get burnt out

October 5, 2021
As the artist of this piece, Evanthia Stirou, puts it: your life is not a to-do list.

Living life as a means to an end

April 29, 2021
Aside from individual changes, this pandemic changed the world. In all likelihood, it will continue to do so. Original artwork by Sarabeth Wester

Large-scale changes

April 9, 2021
What changes did individuals undergo during quarantine? Original artwork by Sarabeth Wester

Self-reflection and growth

April 9, 2021
What can the century Spanish Flu pandemic tell us about a more modern one? Original art by Sarabeth Wester

Life in pandemics throughout the ages

April 9, 2021
Life in quarantine was hard, but theres finally some light at the end of the tunnel. Original artwork by Sarabeth Wester

Looking back on the year that changed everything

April 9, 2021
Recently, weve seen a resurgence of communal action. How much father will it take us?

Wallstreetbets and resurgence of communal action

February 22, 2021
Perfection is stagnation: true or false? Lets talk about it.

The problem with perfectionism

January 19, 2021
The 2020-2021 Gauntlet staff, as depicted by Sarabeth Wester.

The best of the Gauntlet in the 2020 school year

January 7, 2021
Even though Christmas is the majority of Americans favorite holiday, it might not actually be all its cracked up to be.

Is Christmas overrated?

December 8, 2020
Despite the popular opinion, what if 2020 was really a blessing in disguise?

2020 was a blessing, not a curse

November 16, 2020
Is it okay to start slacking on Coronavirus related precautions seven moths after the onset of the disease? Photo by Caroline Gans and original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.

Stop the normalization of Covid-19

October 30, 2020
TikTok has become a platform where political content thrives. Is that really what needs to be happening, though? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.

How TikTok is changing American politics

October 2, 2020
When it comes to activism, how much is too much? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.

Is Instagram activism powerful, or powerless?

August 31, 2020
How will this global epidemic affect the Suncoast? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou

What does it mean for our area?

August 27, 2020
Unpacking the issue. Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou

What is Climate Change anyway?

August 27, 2020
Its a debate weve all heard of and probably all weighed in on: is Climate Change fact or fiction? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.

The Controversy: How can I be sure it’s real?

August 27, 2020
What better time than the present to start working on savoring these last few years at home? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou

The unexpected opportunity of being quarantined

April 30, 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
The debate over whether a student should take an AP class or not is one that plagues many high school students. Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou

To AP or not to AP? That is the question

March 3, 2020

Interview with the Japanese students

February 10, 2020
What exactly is fast fashion, and whats the big deal about it? Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.

Your H&M outfit has some unintended consequences

January 23, 2020
Addressing the age-old question: is being an only child all that its cracked up to be? Original art by Evanthia Stirou

Only child or lonely child?

December 6, 2019
With the reality as daunting as it is, everyone needs to do their part to save the Earth. Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou.

How can I take action?

November 5, 2019
“The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt. Original artwork by Evanthia Stirou

Is Climate Change really upon us?

November 5, 2019
Senior JJ Smith out sailing the deep blue sea. She also heads the Sailing Club here at Saint Stephens.

Falcon Spotlight: JJ Smith

September 20, 2019
Sophomore Paul Williams enjoys a good book.

Summer reading choice book discussions this Thursday

September 10, 2019
Senior JJ Smith out sailing the deep blue sea. She also heads the Sailing Club here at Saint Stephens.

[Photo] Club Fair comes to US Commons tomorrow

August 27, 2019
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