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This year’s NBA play-in tournament will be one to watch

April 12, 2022 By Jolie Paz-Garcia Staff Writer The National Basketball Association’s regular season ended on April 10, and teams near the bottom of the standings will compete for postseason seeding on April 12-15, with a specific focus on the league’s play-in... More »

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Virtual reality is not a panacea

March 31, 2022 By Mirka Cuadros Editor Virtual reality seems like magic to many of us. In mere seconds, a special pair of goggles transports us from our mundane lives to a place of fantasy where we enjoy illusions of power, skill or simply raw entertainment. H... More »

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Having a job during high school comes with many advantages

March 30, 2022 By Lexi Augustyniak Staff Writer Juggling a job along with school and extracurricular activities can be challenging, but it is an opportunity that comes with an abundance of benefits.  The obvious reason for having a job is that it’s always good... More »

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Yoga should be a mandatory class for all students

March 26, 2022 By Lakai Null Staff Writer There are many ways to relax the human body, and one of the most popular is yoga. Yoga is an ancient practice focusing on breathing, flexibility and strength to boost mental and physical health. Since yoga is very bene... More »

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Cryptocurrency has massive and missed potential

March 25, 2022 By Jude McElroy Editor Cryptocurrency has had quite the boost in popularity recently, but it’s still relatively new and has a lot of flaws to work out.  Crypto allows people to trade currency online through the blockchain, and plenty of new idea... More »

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More needs to be done to address school segregation in NJ

March 19, 2022 By Aria Stuhmer Staff Writer School segregation has been a serious problem for centuries, and it continues to be one today. There are two landmark Supreme Court cases that are necessary in understanding the history of school segregation in the U... More »

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How to ask anyone about their vaccination status

March 18, 2022 By Gabe Gomez Staff Writer We’ve all been in that dreaded situation where you want to know someone’s vaccination status but are afraid to ask. These interactions are always uncomfortable, sometimes awkward and never fun. However, if you follow a... More »

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Watch out for Ja Morant

March 15, 2022 By Jolie Paz-Garcia Staff Writer Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been showing off his talent in recent games and has a chance to be this year’s most valuable player. Morant was drafted to the Memphis Grizzlies as the No. 2 pick in the first... More »

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Women’s history should be valued year-round

March 11, 2022 By Amerie Diaz Staff Writer This piece is part of The Lighthouse’s four-part collection celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8 and Women’s History Month.  Women’s History Month, which is celebrated every March, was created in 1987 to h... More »

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Don’t underestimate the significance of Galentine’s Day

Feb. 10, 2022 By Lexi Augustyniak Staff Writer The first thing that comes to mind when hearing about Galentine’s Day is Valentine’s Day. As the name implies, this is the occasion when women celebrate their female friendships.  Especially for girls without a si... More »

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Obi Toppin needs more minutes

Feb. 4, 2022 By Jolie Paz-Garcia Staff Writer Power forward Obi Toppin, who plays for the New York Knicks, is in his second National Basketball Association season. He has been playing well but is not getting the minutes he deserves because of teammate Julius R... More »