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6 novels to read during National Mystery Month

May 17, 2024 By Isabella Apple Staff Writer May is National Mystery Month, so it is a great time to pick up a novel from this genre. Here are six mystery books that are not to be missed. “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” by Holly Jackson (2019) addresses the top... More »

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The plot thickens: Readers praise mystery books

May 17, 2024 By Allison Vasquez Staff Writer Mystery. It’s a vast genre consisting of cozies, noirs, thrillers, whodunits and more.  According to the market research and data analytics company YouGov, histories and mysteries were the most popular book genres A... More »

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10 concerts to attend in the upcoming months

April 24, 2024 By Angelina Dominguez Staff Writer 21 Pilots Tour: The Clancy World Tour Dates: Sept. 17 & 18 Location: Prudential Center (Newark) Tickets starting at: $79 Description: Musical duo 21 Pilots will introduce its seventh studio album, “Clancy,” whi... More »

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10 eco-friendly habits to shrink your ecological footprint

April 22, 2024 By Sena Fidan Staff Writer This article is part of an in-depth reporting project for Earth Day. At a time when environmental consciousness is more crucial than ever, adopting sustainable habits can make a significant difference in reducing your ... More »

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Despite NJ’s plastic bag ban, plastic use continues to rise

April 22, 2024 By Aiden Nguyen Staff Writer This article is part of an in-depth reporting project for Earth Day. Almost two years after New Jersey adopted a plastic bag ban on May 4, 2022, the state’s plastic consumption has tripled, according to a study condu... More »

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Characters in children’s media shine light on autism

April 19, 2024 By Camille Echols Editor-in-Chief Children often see themselves in the characters featured in  books they read and shows they watch, which is why publishers and producers are beginning to fill a void by introducing neurodivergent characters.  In... More »

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What does the music program mean to you?

March 18, 2024 This feature is part of an in-depth reporting project for Music in Our Schools Month. “The music program has always been a safe space for me and a lot of people. The teachers are all so nice and funny, and they all genuinely care about their stu... More »