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 »
April 9, 2025 By Zana Lacka Staff Writer While assessments are a traditional part of learning, the New Jersey Department of Education should reconsider its graduation test, the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment. This exam, which public high schools ... More »
April 9, 2025 By Drew Bancroft Webmaster The dread that comes with state testing is all too familiar for many. However, despite the stress that these exams bring, they are necessary. High school graduation tests, which are overseen by the state, assess and mea... More »
April 7, 2025 By Rayan Yamout Editor After a long and stressful period of waiting, you’ve heard back from many of the schools you’ve applied to. Now comes the big question: where do you commit? Perhaps the most daunting step before making this decision is comp... More »
April 4, 2025 By Jacob Collins Dodd Staff Writer Undoubtedly, America’s moral compass is fading and shifting to something eerie and unjust. Since President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, he and his administration have moved with unsettling urgency to dis... More »
April 1, 2025 By Daniel Hummell Staff Writer The rise of artificial intelligence is imminent. More people are using AI-based platforms than ever before. In a late-2024 survey conducted by McKinsey, a management and consulting firm, 78% of respondents said thei... More »
March 19, 2025 By Rayan Yamout Editor It is difficult to avoid the moral question of whether or not to support an artist after a scandal. Some people try to “separate the art from the artist,” but this is impossible. Artists have the power not only to entertai... More »
March 19, 2025 By Janset Çinaz Copy Editor Engaging with the art of a flawed creator is a complicated issue with no easy answer. While everyone makes mistakes, the stakes are higher for artists whose work is out in the world for everyone to see. However, enjo... More »
March 18, 2025 By Jacob Collins Dodd Staff Writer If you keep up with politics, you are likely aware of the overt attack against literature by the Republican Party in the United States. Between July 2021 and December 2023, the Florida Department of Education b... More »
March 18, 2025 By Shelby Perez Editor Preparing for college has been exciting and challenging as I evaluate my options for New Jersey colleges and universities that I can commute to. Simultaneously, I remain dedicated to finishing my high school career with go... More »
March 15, 2025 By Madison Quick Staff Writer With 16 wins and five losses this season across two weight classes, senior captain Abraham Martinez has proved to be a force on the varsity wrestling team. His journey began when he was a freshman. He joined the var... More »
March 6, 2025 By Daniel Hummell Staff Writer The United States has been the leader in the artificial intelligence race for decades, but China is now threatening this role. In recent months, China’s DeepSeek emerged as a worthy opponent to major American AI co... More »
