Halloween is a time for spooky festivities, fall drinks - and most importantly, dressing up. Many teenagers don’t dress up, but a lot of them still do. This year, we sent a survey out to see what Gators...

A new school year means many things: new teachers, new friends, getting older, and a new beginning. However, to many it’s a very stressful time of year. It’s hard to keep everything organized with...

September faded into June in the blink of an eye, and in just a few short weeks the 2023-24 school year will come to an end. This year may have been better for some than others, but many are leaving with...

Original commentary by Amelia Aungst-Flick, a ninth grade athlete at Gateway Regional High School / Canva creation by Hazel Foster

The night falls, street lights come on, and the night is peaceful. Then, a gang of careful raccoons slowly come out of their cubby hole – slowly migrating to their home. What is their home, you ask?...

Spring is just around the corner! With spring comes warmer weather, baby animals, and beautiful scenery. However, with the excitement of the beauty of spring, there’s also a responsibility. We’re responsible...

Many people know Mr.Kennedy, either as their Model UN teacher or as their history teacher, but there’s much more to him than just that. Mr.Kennedy has been working as a teacher for 8 years, but that...

School is chaotic - lots of noise, drama and work all piled together. But, it gets much harder when those around you do not respect the classroom. Students all around the world are disturbed by not only...

Hazel Foster's cat, Potato, has a cupid-like personality--purrfectly loveable but also a little bit naughty. She will tug on your heart-strings for sure, and her furry magic will enthrall you!

Though working as a counselor for sixteen years, Mrs. Morda has been working at Gateway as their Crisis Counselor for two years and has guided many students in their dealing with personal and school-related...

It may seem like 2023 just started, but 2023 is dust under the rug and 2024 is here. 2023 was a wild ride with a new pop culture phenomenon at least every month. Events that seem like they were just yesterday...

For years, the ocean has been getting more and more polluted. However, in current times - the number of polluted waters has increased quicker than ever before. Years ago, scientists predicted what they...

The votes are in and the 2023 Teacher of the Year is….Mrs.Shivers! Mrs. Shivers has been teaching at Gateway for sixteen years, and she has loved every moment of it. Of course, teaching middle school...

When thinking about winter holidays, most people usually imagine Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and Hanukkah. However, many other holidays don’t get the attention they deserve. Additionally, people do...

Adolescents are struggling with mental health more than ever, and sadly it looks as if the rates are going to continue to rise rapidly. According to Nature’s article  on this topic, “At least...

Cold weather, warm clothes, hot cocoa, and fun holidays - winter can be a fun-filled season! From viewing lights while drinking warm drinks to watching your favorite holiday movies, winter has so much...

Thanksgiving - a day for family, friends, delicious food, and giving thanks. Many families are ecstatic for the thanksgiving festivities that come around once a year! Although, a large part of the people...

Halloween has been a widely loved holiday for many decades. From spooky costumes to delicious sweets, its popularity isn’t in question - but one thing is: How did Halloween come to be? Now, when you’re...

Starting in September and ending in December, fall is a beloved season for many reasons. From the crisp air, the sweater weather, all the way to the pumpkin spice scents and flavors, there is just so much...