March 23, 2026 By Hala Kenawy Staff Writer When students are assigned an essay, one question often comes up: should it be handwritten or typed? While handwritten essays were once the standard, typing is now a much better option. From convenience to preparation... More »
March 23, 2026 By Nicolle Alvarez Editor With the ubiquity of technology in classrooms, handwritten essays continue to prove their value. Handwriting engages the brain in different and more effective ways than typing. It is slower than typing, which naturally... More »
March 19, 2026 By Nikalena Iacono Managing Editor Senior captain Chase Paglio, who has been on varsity since his freshman year, finished the regular season with 17 wins and nine losses. Paglio said he enjoys the camaraderie on the wrestling team. “I love every... More »
March 17, 2026 By Jacob Collins Dodd Staff Writer When Donald Trump first ran for president in the 2016 election, his most recognizable slogan was “Make America Great Again,” better known as MAGA. He adopted this slogan during the presidency of Barack Obama — ... More »
March 14, 2026 By Hala Kenawy Staff Writer I never used to think much about food. It was just there, on the kitchen table or at family gatherings. I didn’t stop to consider how special it was to sit around a big plate of mansaf, which is made with tender lamb ... More »
Feb. 24, 2026 By Aryanah Cedeño Staff Writer After a long day of school, the last thing students want is more work. Undoubtedly, homework can be time-consuming and tiring, but it has lasting benefits. First, homework keeps students accountable. Teachers cannot... More »
Feb. 24, 2026 By Tina Moreno Staff Writer For years, homework has been viewed as an important part of education, though it often causes more harm than good. Instead of helping students succeed, endless assignments can lead to exhaustion, frustration and stress... More »
Feb. 13, 2026 By Kenzy Mahmoud Staff Writer There’s one month each year when everyone seems to feel sorry for me and temporarily loses their common sense, and that month is Ramadan. Ramadan is an important Muslim holiday celebrated over a lunar month that shif... More »
Feb. 9, 2026 By Jacob Collins Dodd Staff Writer When President Donald Trump began serving his first term after winning the 2016 presidential election, American democracy had not yet declined, and the Republican Party had not yet reorganized itself around Trump... More »
Feb. 6, 2026 By Alexandra Lourenço Editor-in-Chief As the clock wound down in the third quarter of the boys basketball game at home against Jersey City’s William L. Dickinson High School on Jan. 17, senior captain and point guard Johnny Chaname made a 3-point ... More »
Jan. 21, 2026 By Bethany Ranero Editor Teachers have many responsibilities, including lesson planning, creating review packets, developing assessments, grading and completing required administrative tasks. With so much to do, artificial intelligence can boost ... More »
Jan. 21, 2026 By Arianna Delgado Staff Writer Teachers work incredibly hard to reach their positions, spending years learning and studying. So, when they rely on artificial intelligence, it raises the question: What was all that preparation for? The effort and... More »
