May 2, 2022 By Vanessa Guevara Staff Writer The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, is known as a celebratory occasion where the most talented and accomplished people in the film industry are recognized in the presence of their peers. Unfortunately,... More »
May 1, 2022 By Ana Gonzales Staff Writer For seniors all over the United States, the first day in May, which is known as National College Decision Day, recognizes the single biggest decision of their lives. Senior Emma Rodrigues, who will be attending the Flor... More »
April 30, 2022 By Mirka Cuadros Editor The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the national health care discussion, amplifying the high expense that remains a burden to American families. A major survey by Pew Research Center found that 76% of Am... More »
April 29, 2022 By Emily Melleno Editor For most New Jersey teens, getting their probationary driver’s license on their 17th birthday is more than a rite of passage. It opens opportunities for getting jobs, becoming independent, participating in more after-scho... More »
April 29, 2022 By Ely Baeza Staff Writer With a pastel pink and white color scheme, Trina’s Treats is a nicely decorated dessert, sweets and ice cream shop located on 296B Stuyvesant Ave. Trina’s Treats is separated into two areas, one that functions as an ice... More »
April 27, 2022 By Lily Malinowski Staff Writer Now that spring has arrived, are you finding it hard to stay motivated and focused on your schoolwork? If so, you’re not alone. According to a National Research Council report on motivation conducted during the mi... More »
April 26, 2022 By Joshua Ormaza Staff Writer Abuse, depression, mental health issues, underdeveloped social skills and even suicide are among the challenges faced by children who grow up with alcoholic parents. They are forced to endure confusion, fear and unc... More »
April 25, 2022 By Aria Stuhmer Podcaster In the fifth episode of “Reaping Equity,” sophomore Aria Stuhmer sits down with science teacher Ms. Manzella to discuss the effects of air pollution on poorer communities. More »
April 16, 2022 By Vanessa Guevara Staff Writer April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which recognizes the dangers and effects of nonconsensual sexual activity. Some think sexual assault can only happen in person, but that is not the case. It can also happen... More »
April 15, 2022 By Jolie Paz-Garcia Staff Writer If you are a fan of Ben Simmons and were looking forward to his debut with the Brooklyn Nets, you shouldn’t have gotten your hopes up. While Nets general manager Sean Marks said he wanted Simmons to get back on ... More »
April 14, 2022 By Hannah Opalinski Staff Writer Last month, Gov. Phil Murphy lifted New Jersey’s mask mandate in schools. For a variety of reasons, this was the correct decision to make. First of all, one can still get Covid-19 even when wearing a mask. Accor... More »
April 14, 2022 By Sebastian Liuba Staff Writer Today Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Previously, the state allowed abortion up to 24 weeks into pregnancy. The bill includes exceptions for those... More »
