The Gauntlet

28/10/2025

All things b-ball! In "Beyond the Basket: Coach Sutton and the Boys Basketball Program," Sawyer Girgis and Carter Hasbrouck profile a team that is working hard both on and off the court. Edited by Sawyer Girgis.

23/10/2025

It's almost hoop time! In "New Coach, New Era for Boys Basketball," Karlah Benzan goes in-depth on the talk of the town-- the boys varsity b-ball team-- who are making waves all over campus.

Whether it's bonding during lunch, hanging out between the bells, attending team study sessions serving the Lower School via Read Alouds, conducting Shoe Drives to help the community, the boys basketball team is growing into a program.

Benzan dives into what that program is-- and it all starts with Coach Sutton.

Head to the site for this In-Depth Feature. Link in bio.

This past summer, Saint Stephen’s appointed a new varsity boys basketball head coach, Mr. Kevin Sutton. Since his arrival in August, Sutton has stepped into the role with a mission: to transform the boys basketball program. Sutton brings over 40 years of coaching experience, starting his career im...

22/10/2025

What is the best HOCO event? A lot of folks say Dance-Off, or Float/Skit, or Falcon Fued, or even the Relay Race.

But the hidden gem of HOCO, for many, is the Banner. Banner members, past and present, find themselves "growing up" together as artists over the years, coming together every fall for the Homecoming grind to craft the most artistic, most creative, and most technically sound banner they can for their classes.

In "Behind the Banner: the Hidden Gem of HOCO," Lark Rippy, Haiel Suwaity, and Bianca Figueroa document what it means to be part of banner production during spirit season. Edited by Haiel Suwaity.

22/10/2025

Today in the Pullen Center, the Athletic Department and College Counseling hosted a meeting for students interested in playing sports at the college level. Attendees were guided through the recruiting process, including what they should expect and how they can begin preparing themselves now.

Check out some pictures from today’s meeting taken by Annette Logan. Come back to the site later today for a story covering the event by Kavi Reidi.

17/10/2025

In "Falcons Swim Through Tri-Counties, Headed for Districts," writer Karlah Benzan covers the progress of the varsity swim team.

Benzan was on scene last Saturday at the Sarasota Selby Aquatic Center when the Falcons took to the pool.

She interviewed players and coaches on what they're looking forward to as districts approach.

Last Saturday, Oct. 11, the Saint Stephen’s varsity swim team competed in the tri-country districts, facing off against 16 teams at the Sarasota Selby Aquatic Center. The Falcons achieved a personal best in the 200 free relay, placing 6th out of 20 teams. As their regular season comes to a close, ...

17/10/2025

Best of SNO in the house!

Congrats to our Media Journalism team who earned the first Best of SNO of the year! Videographers Luke Ribiero- de Sá, Haley Munson, Keira Hura, and Grace Kotter secured the award for their video entitled, “On Campus Internships Foster Real-World Learning.”

A journalist or videographer earns a Best of SNO publication by meeting the publication’s high standards. SNO will also post the video to their professional news site. A big thank you to our readers: Your support, following, and engagement of our articles and staff helps support our program and student journalism.

Link in bio for more news from today.

16/10/2025

Varsity Boy’s Golf Team Surges Again. Story by Julie Harris.

On Monday, the team secured another huge win at the Manatee County Championship at Heritage Harbor.

The boys won in excellent fashion, shooting 14-under as a team, winning over rival Lakewood Ranch HS, who shot even par. Junior Chase Nicks took home medalist honors with a low 65, and golfer Andy Dai took a close second one shot behind.

Captain Fergus McLeod was especially proud of the win from this year, calling this a “standout victory.”

“We beat Lakewood Ranch, who were on a 3 or 4 year in a row streak,” on at Counties, said McLeod.

The team this year has also seen improvements from all players, particularly Chase Nicks.

“Chase’s scoring average has gotten lower and lower,” said McLeod. “He plays good at tournaments.”

The boy’s golf team is now preparing for districts, which will be held on October 27th at Calusa Country Club. Good luck Falcons.

15/10/2025

In, “‘Coach of the Year’ Holds High Hopes for Soccer Program,” Editor in Chief Jackson Pakbaz covers how Coach Oisin sees “something special” in this year’s Varsity Boy’s Soccer team.

Pakbaz writes, “Crean’s coaching philosophy emphasizes a holistic approach, ensuring that every player has the opportunity to improve, both as an athlete and an individual. He creates individual development plans, where each player sets their own goals.”

Link in bio for the full scoop and more news from today.

Going into his third season in charge, Saint Stephen’s Coach of the Year (’24) Crean Oisin has high aspirations for the upcoming season, which begins early November. After a ten-win season and a defeat in Regional Semifinals to the hands of Canterbury Fort Myers, Oisin has his eyes on states due...

15/10/2025

Today, Señora Silvia Moliné’s Spanish 5 Honors Class hosted the “Festival de la Gastronomia Hispana,” a food festival celebrating traditional dishes from Spanish-speaking countries. Students researched, presented on, and cooked a variety of foods from different countries including Chile, Spain, and Bolivia.

Check out some pics from today’s event, and check back later for a Man-on-the-Street video of the fest.

15/10/2025

In “When Books are Banned, Students Miss Out,” staffer Lexi Mascera explores the national news plug/trend about recent book challenges in high schools across the nation, and how these texts being removed has a negative impact on students.

Mascera writes, “Challenging books in schools interrupts learning and undermines a teacher’s professional knowledge. We need to remember that the purpose of an English class is to analyze texts of all types… and healthy discussion with classmates is a part of that curriculum.”

Link in bio for the full scoop and more news from today.

2,304 books were banned during the 2024-2025 school year from school libraries around Florida – out of a nationwide total of 6,870. This list included well-known titles such as I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, and even The Diary of An...

15/10/2025

In her Feature titled ‘When it Happens in Your Hometown’, freshman Afton Cox shares: “My cousins Judah and Keegan Cox attend Evergreen High School in Colorado, where one month ago a shooter came to their hometown.”

Cox’s feature explores the impacts of school shootings on both the individual and community, through the experience of her cousin Judah. In the wake of the events at Evergreen, Judah wrote and performed a song called “Hometown” on his Instagram page, an act that struck a chord with the nation. Judah was asked to share his story and song across multiple national news platforms, and Afton was able to channel that story in her Feature.

This is a powerful story about hope in the face of tragedy. Link in bio for the full story.

Over the past couple of years, school shootings have become very prominent in the United States. At the time this article was written, there have been 53 school shootings in 2025 to date. Due to the concerning amount of incidents, society has begun to consider them almost a “social norm,” someth...

10/10/2025

Just married!

Following a long-time tradition (shoutout to the OG’s from marriages past!), “The Gauntlet Gets Married” happened today. The team building exercise is meant to symbolize having gotten to know each other and become a trusting team, one that can work together to cover the stories of our community.

To begin with, staffers gave shoutouts or “toasts” to members who’ve helped them, or stood out in class. The ceremony was followed with a “reception.” Good times!

Check out some pics from the festivities.