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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
The Alumni Panel for 2025 met this Wednesday in the US Commons.
Alumni return for annual Q&A panel
Kavi Riedi and Julie Harris January 9, 2025

This Wednesday, Jan 8, Saint Stephen’s students gathered in the Upper School Commons for the Annual Alumni Panel. Coordinated by Alumni Director...

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.
Conn, 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...

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 Addison 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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Though TikTok is being banned for the sake of national security, many are reluctant to say goodbye to the teen-favorite app.
Stop the clock on the TikTok ban
Grace Baxendale, Associate Editor • January 16, 2025

It’s official– on January 19th, the teen-favorite social media platform, TikTok, will be banned in the United States.  Since President...

No matter the score, those involved in sports should remember to treat their opponents with respect.
Editorial: Saint Stephen’s, we can do better
Editorial Board January 10, 2025

Whether it be football, soccer, basketball, or softball, a earnest love of athletic competition has been a long-established tradition in the...

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...

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#13 Sophomore Marcus Motwani against opponent Keswick Christian.
Weekly Sports Roundup
Sarah Black, Associate Editor • January 17, 2025

Girls Weightlifting The girls varsity weightlifting team, led by head coach Erik Schulz, finished the regular season 5-1, the strongest record...

Senior Abigail Rogers attacks the ball during a match of soccer.
Girls soccer squares off against Belle Creek tonight for Senior Night
Sophia Azzopardi, Staff writer • January 14, 2025

Girls Varsity soccer team will host Senior Night at the MAC tonight at 6:30pm, facing off against Belle Creek Academy.  The Lady Falcons...

Clemson goes to Austin, Texas to face the Texas Longhorns.

Artwork by Addison Lombardi
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...

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Helen Carey
Helen Carey
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Helen Carey is a junior and first year staff writer on the Gauntlet. One of her interests is creative writing, and she is excited to publish her works throughout the year. Her favorite show is Criminal...

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Lynn Minor
Lynn Minor
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Lynn Minor is a sophomore on the Gauntlet, and even though she is new to staff, she has many years of writing experience under her wing. She enjoys creating original characters for already existing fantasy...

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