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NJ should lower its probationary licensing age to 16

April 29, 2022 By Emily Melleno Editor For most New Jersey teens, getting their probationary driver’s license on their 17th birthday is more than a rite of passage. It opens opportunities for getting jobs, becoming independent, participating in more after-scho... More »

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Alcoholism is an addiction that should not be ignored

April 26, 2022 By Joshua Ormaza Staff Writer Abuse, depression, mental health issues, underdeveloped social skills and even suicide are among the challenges faced by children who grow up with alcoholic parents. They are forced to endure confusion, fear and unc... More »

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April raises awareness about sexual assault

April 16, 2022 By Vanessa Guevara Staff Writer April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which recognizes the dangers and effects of nonconsensual sexual activity. Some think sexual assault can only happen in person, but that is not the case. It can also happen... More »

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NJ students are better off without a mask mandate

April 14, 2022 By Hannah Opalinski Staff Writer Last month, Gov. Phil Murphy lifted New Jersey’s mask mandate in schools. For a variety of reasons, this was the correct decision to make.  First of all, one can still get Covid-19 even when wearing a mask. Accor... More »

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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 »