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Bergen County should get rid of its Blue laws

March 30, 2023 By Bethany Negron Staff Writer On Sundays, I’m often bored and want to go shopping, but I never can do so in Bergen County. Therefore, my parents and I have to drive as much as 30-40 minutes to get to open malls or stores in neighboring counties... More »

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Period products should not be taxed

March 25, 2023 By Shirley Bermejo Staff Writer Women struggle enough in this male-dominant world, which is why it is especially unfair for them to be taxed for an essential product whose need is based on their reproductive system.  Women require the use of men... More »

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How to support a friend who is grieving

March 24, 2023 By Justin Mayewski Staff Writer Dealing with the loss of a loved one is very difficult. However, care and compassion from others can make a big difference in the healing process. Here are eight ways you can support someone who is grieving: 1. Be... More »

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MrBeast’s generosity is inspirational

March 12, 2023 By Sean Disbrow Staff Writer MrBeast is a popular YouTuber with over 100 million subscribers and over 22 billion video views. He has been posting on YouTube for over 10 years, and most of his videos include him giving money to his friends, famil... More »

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10 famous women who inspire me

March 8, 2023 By Isabella Bartlett Staff Writer Today is International Women’s Day, which is a day to recognize the impact women around the world have made on history. In honor of this day, here is a brief biography of 10 famous women who inspire me. 1. Marie ... More »

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10 tips for selecting electives for next year

March 3, 2023 By Ava Gonzalez Staff Writer Choosing electives can be stressful and confusing. Here are some useful tips to help you better navigate the elective selection process and make scheduling for next year easier.  1. Start thinking about your college m... More »

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Here’s the problem with misidentifying queerbaiting

March 1, 2023 By Camille Echols Staff Writer Queerbaiting is defined as a marketing tactic that feeds into romantic tension between same-sex characters or hints at a character being queer, but never explicitly states so. This way, popular shows and movies can ... More »

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Don’t discount high school relationships

Feb. 14, 2023 By Esteban Ramirez Staff Writer It is easy to forget that school is about more than academics. It is also a place to develop friendships and find love.  Some may say high schoolers are too young for dating, but that is simply not the case. High s... More »

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I’m so happy Frank Ocean will be headlining at Coachella

Feb. 9, 2023 By Nikki Antonesco Managing Editor On Jan. 10, Coachella’s official Instagram account released the lineup for its 2023 music and arts festival. I rushed to the site and was ecstatic to learn that Frank Ocean will be headlining on April 16 and 23. ... More »

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10 date night movies to watch on Netflix

Feb. 7, 2023 By Debbie Ogunbowale Staff Writer With Valentine’s Day just a week away, there is no better time to curl up on a couch with your significant other and watch a movie. Here are 10 films that are sure to give you a new perspective on love: 1. “The Ag... More »