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The official student-run newspaper publication at GEHS.

The Blazer
The official student-run newspaper publication at GEHS.

The Blazer
The official student-run newspaper publication at GEHS.

The Blazer
Olivia Steele

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief

Olivia Steele is a senior who is obsessed with Taylor Swift, cats, and is a barista at Groundhouse. She dreams of going into either journalism or film. Some of her favorite things are tennis, coffee, classic rock, and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

All content by Olivia Steele
Scholars Bowl team

[Photo] The Inside Knowledge of Scholars Bowl

Blake Davis, Reporter
Jan 29, 2024
A graphic of the topic of abortion being discussed in the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court Draft Leaks, Revealing the Possibility of the Overturn of Roe v. Wade

Olivia Steele and Cayla Peacher
May 4, 2022
A graphic of someone suffering with body image issues due to diet and exercise culture.

[Photo] OPINION: Diet and Exercise Culture Harms Teenagers

Amara Whited, Print Copy Editor
Apr 17, 2022
A collage of pictures from Osborn and Leiker's trips.

Social Studies Teachers Share Their Study Abroad Experiences

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief
Apr 13, 2022
Elyea Soileau with some of her favorite records, including artists Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Lorde.

Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Lorde Shock Fans by Mass-Releasing Projects

Olivia Steele and Cayla Peacher
Mar 30, 2022
Senior Wes Nixon's crystals among different zodiac symbols.

Belief in Astrology Gains Popularity in Teen Culture

Olivia Steele and Cayla Peacher
Mar 18, 2022
A drawing of The Breakfast Club (1985) official movie poster.

Top 18 Angsty Movies to Watch

Olivia Steele and Cayla Peacher
Mar 11, 2022
Kristen Schultz's professional photo.

Board Member Kristen Schultz Resigns as Nicholas Robinson is Selected for Vacant Seat

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief
Mar 8, 2022
A promotional image for HBO Max's season 2 of Euphoria.

Is Euphoria an Accurate Depiction of High School Life?

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief
Jan 31, 2022
On January 18, the BOE met to explain the process for hiring an interim superintendent.

The Search for USD 231’s Interim Superintendent

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief
Jan 27, 2022
On January 18, the BOE met to discuss the process of searching for an interim superintendent.

Effective January 20, board member Robin Stout resigned from the board. She has served for seven years and cited the January 10 meeting and additional ethical concerns as reasons for stepping down.

School Board Member Robin Stout Resigns

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief
Jan 21, 2022
All school board members present the night of the meeting.

Tense First School Board Meeting Ends With Naming Mark Meyer Interim Superintendent

Olivia Steele, Madeline Clark, Amara Whited, and Alyssa Huffmaster
Jan 14, 2022
A screenshot from Monday night's BOE meeting.

Superintendent Pam Stranathan Resigns

Olivia Steele and Alyssa Huffmaster
Dec 13, 2021
Mark your

[Photo] December Event Guide and Recap

Zachariah Gunby
Dec 13, 2021
A collage of the anonymous student-run Instagram pages, that keep being made.

Student-Run Instagram Pages Grow in Popularity

Olivia Steele and Madeline Clark
Dec 8, 2021
Spanish Teacher Conny Gutierrez's first place door, that features beautiful Monarch butterflies.

Hispanic Heritage Month Door Decorating Contest Winners Announced

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief
Nov 20, 2021
Pictures of Taylor Swift's Red CD's. such a girl boss.

Red (Taylor’s Version) Review

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief
Nov 14, 2021
Election Winners Announced

Election Winners Announced

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief
Nov 5, 2021
Local elections will be held on Nov. 2. Mayor and school board candidates are up for election. Read their answers to our Q&A here.

Q&A with Gardner’s Mayoral and School Board Candidates

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief
Oct 29, 2021
A comparison of Taylor Swift's CD's, which version is better?

Comparing Fearless (2008) and Fearless (Taylor’s Version)(2021)

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief
Oct 28, 2021
Search bar for which coffee shop to go to, and which is the best in gardner.

Which Gardner Coffee Shop Is Best?

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief
Sep 7, 2021
Hands with fists in the air. We vote the person who fits the best.

How to Register to Vote in the Upcoming Election

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief
Oct 11, 2021
Girls' Tennis Team Finishes Season

Girls’ Tennis Team Finishes Season

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief
Oct 7, 2021
GEHS's beautiful homecoming candidates posing for a picture, with their smiles glowing.

StuCo Announces Homecoming Dance Update

Olivia Steele, Editor in Chief
Sep 25, 2021
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