Month

April 2025

All posts published in April 2025

36 posts

Musical Moments: Emei’s ‘Scatterbrain (Deluxe)’ album

April 28, 2025 By Caitlin Correia Podcaster In Episode 6 of “Musical Moments,” freshman Caitlin Correia discusses singer Emei’s “Scatterbrain (Deluxe)” album. More »

Internet slang and text acronyms are not ruining people’s vocabulary

April 16, 2025 By Adrian Fletcher Staff Writer In a world where “LOL” and “lit” are part of daily communication, some argue that internet slang and text acronyms are ruining people’s vocabulary. However, this perspective overlooks the dynamic nature of languag... More »

On National American Sign Language Day, I reflect on why I study ASL

April 15, 2025 By Debra Ogunbowale Webmaster I will never forget the first time I encountered American Sign Language. It was 2016, and I was watching Deaf actor Nyle DiMarco dance his way to victory on Season 22 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Observing the f... More »

Artificial intelligence has a dark side

April 14, 2025 By Jeslyn Rodriguez Staff Writer Artificial intelligence is becoming progressively more popular. People now use it for school, work and entertainment. Even though there are some reasons why AI has shaped society for the better, its presence in d... More »

NJ legislation impacting student drivers takes effect

April 11, 2025 By Tyler Herman Staff Writer This article is part of a four-part in-depth reporting project about cars. Student drivers in the Garden State are now spending more time behind the wheel. A new law, which took effect on Feb. 8, requires New Jersey ... More »

How I have navigated my nerves as a first-time driver

April 11, 2025 By Gabriella Cerreta Staff Writer This article is part of a four-part in-depth reporting project about cars. I’d dreamt of driving since I was a little girl. I remember sitting in my car seat while I watched my father drive, thinking, “One day, ... More »

Timeline: Cars throughout history

April 11, 2025 By Alexandra Lourenço and Debra Ogunbowale Editor-in-Chief and Webmaster This timeline is part of a four-part in-depth reporting project about cars. 1886: Birth of the automobile On Jan. 29, 1886 German inventor Karl Benz submitted a patent for ... More »

Media and new fans fuel F1’s growth worldwide

April 11, 2025 By Chiara Cardone Deputy Editor This article is part of a four-part in-depth reporting project about cars. Seventy-five years ago, Formula One launched as a European motorsport competition. Today, it is a worldwide phenomenon, with races on six ... More »

Brooke’s past haunts her future in gripping thriller ‘The Inmate’

April 10, 2025 By Layla Lundholm Staff Writer Twenty-eight-year-old Brooke Sullivan’s traumatic past has substantial effects on her future, stronger than readers initially realize. In “The Inmate” by Freida McFadden, Brooke moves back into her childhood home i... More »

From paper to pixels: 28 AP exams to be administered digitally this spring

April 10, 2025 By Isabella Bartlett Managing Editor Next month, 28 Advanced Placement exams will be administered on the Bluebook digital testing application. Sixteen of these exams will be fully digital and 12 will be hybrid, with some sections taken on Bluebo... More »

On National Siblings Day, I reflect on the importance of sisterhood

April 10, 2025 By Jeslyn Rodriguez Staff Writer Growing up with sisters is one of the most amazing experiences of childhood. The bond between siblings, especially sisters, often begins with shared memories that form the foundation of a lifelong relationship. ... More »

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Senior Matt Vargas commits to run cross country and track at Drew

April 9, 2025 By Nikalena Iacono Managing Editor Senior cross country and outdoor track and field captain Matt Vargas, who is also on the indoor track and field team, is racing into college athletics. On Jan. 31, he committed to run Division III cross country ... More »