Feb. 13, 2025 By Madeline Rosania Staff Writer This article is part of a three-part in-depth reporting project about food. As soon as I turned 16 in January 2023, I began searching for my first job. Nearly two months later, I achieved this goal when I was hire... More »
Jan. 13, 2025 By Sena Fidan Editor This article is part of a four-part in-depth reporting project about culture. A bell rings. I am surrounded by my classmates, and my lunch box is staring at me. The room becomes filled with laughter and similar combinations o... More »
Dec. 9, 2024 By Janset Çinaz Copy Editor This article is part of a four-part in-depth reporting project about the Lyndhurst College Acceleration Program, better known as L-CAP. Senior privilege, which allows seniors who have earned all their required credits ... More »
Nov. 4, 2024 By Debra Ogunbowale Webmaster Going into high school, I never would have imagined the intense workload I have as a junior. From waking up early in the morning to coming home late in the evening, my schedule is always filled with events, leaving li... More »
May 23, 2024 By Autumn Ortiz Staff Writer For military brats like myself, growing up can be a very isolating experience. I often questioned if I was being selfish for wanting my dad, Omar Ortiz, to be home when I knew he had a greater responsibility than raisi... More »
May 22, 2024 By Dana Treier Webmaster This article is part of an in-depth reporting project for National Pet Month. The Humane Society of Bergen County holds a special place in my heart. With the compassion and diligence of approximately 20 volunteers and empl... More »
May 3, 2024 By Zahara Chowdhury Editor Let me set the scene: a wide-eyed kindergartener walks into a cramped classroom, completely clueless about why she was taken out of her regular class, especially for a course called “English as a Second Language.” Confuse... More »
April 23, 2024 By Adriana Dominguez-Toxtli Staff Writer Growing up, I had far from the perfect life. As a child, I felt like an adult, having to worry about money, food, access to hot water and a roof over my head. I was concerned about things no child should ... More »
April 11, 2024 By Rina Tishuk Staff Writer Throughout my childhood, I always wanted a pet. Every birthday I wished for a cat, but my dad didn’t think I was prepared for the responsibilities that came with it. It wasn’t until 2020, when I moved from the Bronx, ... More »
March 5, 2024 By Janset Çinaz Managing Editor Leadership has been an essential aspect of my academic journey since I began high school. As I took on various leadership roles within my classes, clubs and community, my enthusiasm for enhancing my leadership abil... More »
March 4, 2024 By Zahara Chowdhury Editor I have a confession: I’ve never really celebrated Women’s History Month. I appreciate that we commemorate our marginalized community and the contributions of women every March, but I never thought it recognized my ident... More »
Jan. 30, 2024 By Marez Melad Staff Writer Some may find crocheting to be stressful or hard, but for me, it is a very soothing hobby. Like meditation, the motions of crocheting help reduce my worries. Every time I crochet, which is about once a month, I pour al... More »
