March 11, 2024 By Keso Mumladze Staff Writer With the third marking period at its midpoint, it is important for seniors to keep their motivation high and stay focused on their schoolwork. Unfortunately, many seniors struggle with senioritis, which is the collo... More »
Feb. 29, 2024 By Chiara Cardone Staff Writer Has a teacher ever reprimanded you for listening to music while working independently? That shouldn’t be a problem, here’s why. According to a survey of 2,000 Americans conducted by the research company OnePoll, 58%... More »
Feb. 16, 2024 By Drew Bancroft Staff Writer One of the most stressful parts of high school is the various standardized tests. A study conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that a student’s level of cortisol, a hormone regulating the body... More »
Feb. 16, 2024 By Jude McElroy Editor Every New Jersey student is familiar with physical education class. This is because the state requires public school students to receive at least 150 minutes of P.E. per week or proportionately less when holidays fall with... More »
Feb. 16, 2024 By Esteban Ramirez Staff Writer Physical education class is required by New Jersey law, but that has not stopped students from putting in little effort, sitting out of activities or skipping the class. A survey conducted by Iowa State University ... More »
Jan. 23, 2024 By Chiara Cardone Staff Writer We’ve all witnessed a child who is glued to their phone, and many of us have reflected on how unfortunate that is. Excessive screen time can be more harmful than one may realize. According to the National Library of... More »
Jan. 19, 2024 By Keso Mumladze Staff Writer With a new year just beginning, it is the perfect time for students to commit themselves to cultivating personal skills that will help them achieve their goals. These include time management, creating a resume, volun... More »
Jan. 19, 2024 By Angelina Dominguez Staff Writer Have you ever accomplished something that seemed impossible at first? New Year’s resolutions help people do just that. New Year’s resolutions provide clarity. They can change people’s lives for the better by inc... More »
Jan. 19, 2024 By Amerie Diaz Staff Writer The beginning of a new year often brings the desire for change and self-improvement, leading many to set New Year’s resolutions. However, according to U.S. News and World Report, 80% of people fail to keep resolutions... More »
Jan. 10, 2024 By Alexa Cizek Staff Writer In New Jersey, one has to be at least 14 years old to hold a job, but some employers set higher age requirements for their employees. They should consider lowering their age minimum as working at a younger age has many... More »
Jan. 6, 2024 By Zahara Chowdhury Editor As I scroll through TikTok and Instagram Reels, I watch the constant mockery of Generation Z’s representation in movies and shows. Unfortunately for screenwriters, I agree. Gen Z is the demographic cohort after millenni... More »
Dec. 22, 2023 By Drew Bancroft Staff Writer During your lifetime, it is likely one or both of your parents took a photo of you. It could have been while you were participating in activities, or maybe they simply wanted to capture a precious moment. Whatever th... More »