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The Lowlander is the Highlander's satire section. Along with satirical news, there is also random content which can consist of anything our staff puts their mind to.

September 29, 2022
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Dead Poets Society; Why is it so Impactful?

By Mairin Hoffman ’25 I have been a film lover since a very young age and have seen many movies that impacted me differently. Everyone has that movie; the one that makes

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Paganini vs. K-Pop: The Battle between Blackpink and Twoset

By Bridie Mae Strowe-Bolger ’24 On September 16, the famous K-Pop girl-group Blackpink released their hit song, “Shutdown.” It followed a typical pop song format, using a section from a different piece as the melody and adding a beat on

February 3, 2023

The Bizarre Brutality of Blood Meridian

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By Benjamin Davis ’26 What makes a properly written plot? A story? An entire book, even? Any requirements that one may think of when

The Ghosts of Gunnery’s Past

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by The Highlander Staff Photo Credit: Ava Lee ’21 The Gunnery School has been in existence since 1850. In those years, people have had

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The Devil Is in the Details: An Inside Look into The Gunnery’s Secret Devil-Worshipping Faculty Cult

May 22, 2020
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By a Concerned Gunnery Student DISCLAIMER: This article is comprised completely of made-up ideas and is meant for satirical enjoyment. In 1850, an abolitionist and outdoorsman named Frederick Gunn founded a boarding

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Drew’s ‘Views #3: May the Fourth be With You

May 19, 2020
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By Drew Sutherland ’21 Note: this article contains minor spoilers for the entire Star Wars franchise. “Hello there.”  To all of you who did not wheeze the words “General Kenobi” out loud,

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Students from All Around the World Adapt to Zoom

May 8, 2020
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By Harry Sutton ’20 40 years ago at a New England boarding school like The Gunnery, the student body would be almost entirely composed of relatively local kids from the Northeast. Between

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Pentagon Investigating UFO Sightings; Are we Alone?

May 8, 2020
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By Jon Dyer-Gray ’20 The Pentagon has recently released confirmed footage of what appears to be UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects). This news has sent extraterrestrial fanatics into a spiral in hopes for

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The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Music Industry

May 3, 2020
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By Jayla Stack ’21 COVID-19 has changed the spring of 2020 in many ways. This April, Americans have been practicing social distancing: staying home and away from others as much as possible

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Drew’s ‘Views #2: Quarantine Cinema

May 3, 2020
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By Drew Sutherland ’21 Nowadays, jokes, memes, and even TikToks about how the world is doing nothing more than staring at TV screens during COVID-19 quarantine are ever-present. But, come on! After

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Coronavirus and Pop Culture

April 18, 2020
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By Jon Dyer-Gray ’20 During a time like this, it may seem like there’s only negative news circulating the internet. Because of this, it’s even more important for us to keep our

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The Coronavirus’ Impact on the World of Sports

April 17, 2020
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By Harrison Todd Harwood One of the ways the coronavirus outbreak has affected communities all over the world is through the cancellation of sports on all levels. The pandemic has impacted the

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Astrology Update: Sagittarius and Capricorn

February 4, 2020
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by Ava Lee ’21 Sagittarius In Sagittarius season, November 23rd to December 21st, the playfulness of the Sagittarius zodiac sign comes to light and influences everyone’s lives. Sagittarii are a passionate, fun,

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Drew’s ‘Views #1: The Mandalorian

February 3, 2020
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by Drew Sutherland ’21 Note: this review contains minor spoilers for the first episode of The Mandalorian. What can I say about The Mandalorian other than “wow.” As a long-time Star Wars

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The Frederick Gunn School is a private co-educational boarding school in Washington, Connecticut. The Highlander Newspaper is a student-run newspaper at the Frederick Gunn School, consisting of about 25 students. Along with the Highlander is the Highlander News Network, which consists of student made and edited videos. These videos can be viewed on Youtube and on the official Highlander News Network Instagram.

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