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Outlines of several College pennants.
Should sophomores attend college rep visits?
October 6, 2021
Junior Garrett LaFlamme sets the tone for the pep rally.
Homecoming week: Float activity photo gallery
October 6, 2021
Burn out can feel like an all-consuming ailment. Original artwork by Sarabeth Wester.
Don’t get burnt out
October 5, 2021
The Senior girls are having the time of their life as Davis Roe becomes the Dancing Queen.
Homecoming Week: spirit point breakdown
October 4, 2021
An arena, collapsing down around someone. Their feet are stuck and they stand and watch as it all falls down.
You aren’t alone
September 30, 2021
Piece of art by Evanthia Stirou showcasing a girl staring into the mirror confused about who she sees.
Who are you? Finding yourself in high school
October 4, 2021
Instagram shows only the mere highlights of our lives, not our reality.
Instagram is a highlight reel
September 15, 2021
A family, loaded up with suitcases, are ready to head off on their family road trip.
How to survive a family trip
May 13, 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
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
The smiling face pictured here is that of Coach Kelly, standing in front of the football field.
Falcon Spotlight: Coach Kelly Colwell
September 14, 2021
Dr. Elsner joined the English Department this year.
Falcon Spotlight: Dr. Elsner
September 13, 2021
Rosser in action as he commands his go-kart around a track.
Falcon Spotlight: Noah Rosser
April 30, 2021
This image displays Cassidy Miller, a Saint Stephens freshman and a gauntlet staff writer, above her podcast Share Your Voice
Freshman Cassidy Miller’s podcast features nationally renowned guests
April 13, 2021
Falcon Spotlight: Dr. Juengling
Falcon Spotlight: Dr. Juengling
February 19, 2021
Junior linebacker Michael Konkol doing what he does.
Photo Gallery: Falcon Football
September 14, 2021
And the years major athletic awards go to...
And the year’s major athletic awards go to…
May 4, 2021
The SSES Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team
Mullet Men: The story of the Saint Stephen’s Boys lacrosse team
April 26, 2021
Sophomores Nolan Winterhalter and Garrett LaFlamme were the starting center defenders for the Falcons.
Winter Sports: Season review and awards recipients announced
March 23, 2021
Winter sports are in full effect at SSES.
Winter Sports: Scores, schedules, and updates
February 10, 2021
US soldiers attempted to rebuild Afghanistan to no avail.
An Afghan Autopsy: Two Perspectives
September 20, 2021
Genetic engineering is the future of our society, and its not a good thing.
Designer babies: want one?
September 17, 2021
Most pedestrian related accidents are because of distracted walkers on their phones.
Attention walkers: Put that phone in your pocket
May 11, 2021
Is thirteen old enough to really navigate social media? Connor Grindal doesnt think so.
How young is too young for social media?
May 10, 2021
The controversy over whether to hike the minimum wage to $15 is soon to come to a head.
The true cost of minimum wage
May 7, 2021
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 Speeches, in recent years, have diminished in quality. What can we do to turn the tables?
Who will save the senior speech? (Editorial)
February 15, 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
Here, 6 of our beloved Saint Stephens seniors walk the Senior Walk with pride.
2021 Senior Walk photo gallery
April 22, 2021
Mr. Hoonhout in his high school soccer picture.
A Hoon’s Life
February 8, 2021
The Gauntlet Christmas Video
The Gauntlet Christmas Video
December 15, 2020
Juniors Kai Coogle and Kyle Klett participate in this edition of Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader.
Are you smarter than a 5th grader (SSES Edition)
September 25, 2020
Senior Wyatt Sevin shares a day in the life of a student-athlete.
A day in the life: Wyatt Sevin
April 15, 2020
The Dance-Off photo Gallery showcases some of the best moves of the performance.
Dance-Off 2021 Video
October 6, 2021
What was your favorite part of Hoco Week?
What was your favorite part of Hoco Week?
October 6, 2021
Maxine Mandts Senior Speech
Maxine Mandt’s Senior Speech
October 5, 2021
Sydney Henrys Senior Speech
Sydney Henry’s Senior Speech
October 5, 2021
Caroline Popes Senior Speech
Caroline Pope’s Senior Speech
October 5, 2021
Maxine Mandts Senior Speech
Maxine Mandt’s Senior Speech
October 5, 2021
Sydney Henrys Senior Speech
Sydney Henry’s Senior Speech
October 5, 2021
Caroline Popes Senior Speech
Caroline Pope’s Senior Speech
October 5, 2021
Tyler Kadivars Senior Speech
Tyler Kadivar’s Senior Speech
October 4, 2021
Nikole Cosentino Senior’s Speech
Nikole Cosentino Senior Speech
October 4, 2021
Junior Garrett LaFlamme sets the tone for the pep rally.
Homecoming week: Float activity photo gallery
October 6, 2021
Heres another Chin-strapper. We call it this because the look would only appear right on a football player. Lets make this right, people!
PSA: Masked Offenders
September 20, 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
Here, 6 of our beloved Saint Stephens seniors walk the Senior Walk with pride.
2021 Senior Walk photo gallery
April 22, 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
Do you know what you want to be for Halloween?
What should you be for Halloween?
October 8, 2021
Comic: Fred the Bird and The Saint Steven’s School
Comic: Fred the Bird and The Saint Steven’s School
September 24, 2021
Heres another Chin-strapper. We call it this because the look would only appear right on a football player. Lets make this right, people!
PSA: Masked Offenders
September 20, 2021
Senior Maxine Mandt excited to add new members to the Latin Club.
Photo Gallery: Club Fair
September 7, 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
This bingo features 25 things (some normal, others not so much...) you have possibly done during quarantine.
Quarantine Bingo
April 15, 2020
Saint Stephen’s Bingo
Saint Stephen’s Bingo
April 2, 2020
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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Five secret tips to ace your college interviews

April 28, 2021
Senior Olivia Kerul won this years Falcon Fiction Award for her story Deaths Eulogy.

Senior Olivia Kerul wins Falcon Fiction Award

April 27, 2021
Sarabeth Wester illustrates the scholarship bringing a brighter, clearer future.

What is the Florida ‘Bright Futures’ Scholarship?

April 12, 2021
Genna Nucci posing with friends in front of her sorority.

Interview with a 2020 graduate

February 5, 2021
Jules Pung and Torin Culp earnestly studying for AP Exams.

Dear College Board

January 26, 2021
The Social Dilemma depicts the dangers of social media.

The Social Dilemma: Is it really a dilemma?

December 2, 2020
Greetings from the Czech Republic!

Greetings from the Czech Republic!

October 4, 2020
Fast fashion can and should be replaced by more sustainable shopping. Art by Sarabeth Wester

Start shopping sustainably

September 17, 2020
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