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Aura isn't just a meme, it's a way of life, argues Sawyer Girgis.  Art by Lyn
How to max out your aura
December 20, 2024
Upper School Falcons wait in anticipation for the sumo wrestling event to begin, a new event here at Saint Stephen's.
New leadership, new vibes
Jackson Pakbaz, Sawyer Girgis, Kavi Riedi, Blake Lynch, and Laila Yavalar December 20, 2024

Saint Stephen’s has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly in leadership. In 2023, longtime Head of School Dr. Jan Pullen...

Conn and Moore posing in front of the US front office. The new administrative duo have set new plans in motion that have made a huge impact on the upper school.
Mrs. Conn and Mr. Moore named permanent US Directors
Annette Logan and Lark Rippy December 2, 2024

Following the departure of the Upper School Director Mr. Andrew Forrester from our administration last year, Mrs. Conn and Mr. Moore, already...

Global Education Coordinator Mrs. Jennifer Hambrick announces this year's Sister School Exchange Programs at an Upper School assembly.
Sister School visits unveiled, applications now available
Haiel Suwaity, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024

Yesterday during an assembly in the US Commons, Global Education Coordinator and Spanish teacher Mrs. Jen Hambrick announced that the Sister...

Mrs. Conn in the Philippines during her summer semester abroad
The journey of Mrs. Anna Conn
Blake Lynch, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024

From growing up on several different army bases in the Philippines to becoming the director of the Upper School here at Saint Stephen's, Mrs....

Matthew Christian prepares for take off at SRQ International Airport, where he is close to obtaining his private piloting license.
Junior Matthew Christian is ready to take flight
Kavi Riedi, Staff Writer • November 7, 2024

As an aircraft approaches Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 17-year-old Matthew Christian, after months of rigorous training, prepares...

The Harkness Discussion method utilizes a roundtable, around which students must lead discussions while the teacher observes.  Art by Al Lombardi
Harkness Discussions are what English class is all about
Luke Ribeiro-de Sá, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

While sitting through a blocked English 10 Honors class, a Harkness Discussion began. Harkness is a discussion method in which students lead...

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Aura isn't just a meme, it's a way of life, argues Sawyer Girgis.  Art by Lyn
How to max out your aura
Sawyer Girgis, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024

*The following piece is satire, sort of. Many people think that brain rot is a funny topic. (Believe it or not, it’s Oxford Dictionary’s...

Swipe, buy, regret
Swipe, buy, regret
Sophia Azzopardi, Staff writer • December 10, 2024

In the U.S alone, Amazon sells about 8,600 goods per minute. Every day, of every year. And Amazon is just one of many online shopping platforms...

The album cover for Will Wood's "The Normal Album"
A Musical Enigma: A Look Into Will Wood’s Dynamic Career
Helen Carey, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

**Trigger Warning: Mentions of eating disorders and drug use.**   Who was your most-listened-to artist on Spotify last year? Everyone...

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Clemson goes to Austin, Texas to face the Texas Longhorns
Bo’s Picks: College football playoffs first-round
Bode LaBelle, Associate Editor • December 19, 2024

The playoff kicks off with teams ranked in the 5-12 spots squaring off, while seeds 1-4 have a bye week. The winners of the first-round games...

Senior Captain Ava Foy taking off on offense playing against rival team BCS.
Weekly Sports Roundup
Sarah Black, Blake Lynch, Sophia Azzopardi, and Bode LaBelle December 13, 2024

Girls Weightlifting— Story by Sarah Black The Girls Varsity Weightlifting Team, led by Head Coach Erik Schulz, currently boasts an undefeated...

Winter sports are underway, with boys and girls soccer, girls weightlifting, and boys basketball beginning their seasons.
Fresh new faces and ambitious expectations
Andrei Black, Laila Yavalar, Kavi Riedi, Sarah Black, and Betsy Neal December 11, 2024

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Kavi Riedi
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Kavi Riedi is a junior and second year staff writer on the Gauntlet. Some interesting hobbies he has is photography and he’s recently joined a youth group called The Movement. Currently his favorite...

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Luke Ribeiro-de Sá is a Sophomore and first year staff writer on the Gauntlet. He loves to read CNBC and Wall Street Journal articles as well as study US elections. He has a dog and a cat who he loves...

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