May 21, 2026 By Leah Campos Staff Writer There are experiences that change one’s entire outlook on life. For me, attending the Historically Black Colleges and Universities New York Classic football game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford in September 2022 w... More »
May 15, 2026 By Gabriella Cerreta Deputy Editor High schools across the state and country require community service for graduation. Among them are The Lawrenceville School and Newark Public Schools in New Jersey and Maspeth High School and Pelham Memorial High... More »
May 15, 2026 By Constantina Moreno Staff Writer High school should prepare students for more than tests and graded assignments. Through volunteering, students develop leadership skills, bolster their ties to the community, discover their callings and strengthe... More »
May 14, 2026 By Nikalena Iacono Managing Editor From starting T-ball at the age of 5 to dominating on the varsity mound for the past three years, senior pitcher Tyler Herman has turned years of hard work into a Division I commitment to Manhattan University in ... More »
May 6, 2026 By Jacob Collins Dodd Staff Writer President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on April 7 that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” He was referring to Iranian citizens that he threatened to exterminate in th... More »
April 16, 2026 By Olivia Bautista Staff Writer I have always been proud of my culture. At my previous school, Sacred Heart in Lyndhurst, being in a community with only two other Asian students in my grade made me feel special. I would relish the sour taste of... More »
April 15, 2026 By Debra Ogunbowale Webmaster The three minutes between classes tend to be frenzied, with students rushing to their lockers and trying to make it to their next class on time. Keeping bathrooms open between passing periods would intensify this ch... More »
April 15, 2026 By Aryanah Cedeño Staff Writer Using the bathroom is a human necessity, so not having access to one is problematic. Therefore, bathrooms should remain unlocked during the three-minute passing time between classes. To start, students should not ... More »
April 3, 2026 By Jacob Collins Dodd Staff Writer After winning his second presidential election on Nov. 5, 2024, Donald Trump told his supporters during his election night victory speech, “I’m not going to start a war. I’m going to stop wars.” Just over a year... More »
April 2, 2026 By Alexandra Lourenço Editor-in-Chief Senior Nikalena Iacono, a four-year indoor track and field varsity member, excelled in her final season by breaking the school shot put record of 37 feet, 11 inches previously held by Class of 2019 graduate A... More »
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 »
