Jan. 16, 2026 By Eda Aktas Staff Writer Growing up in Türkiye, I never worried about fitting in. I didn’t care about how many friends I had or what people thought of me. I didn’t realize how precious it was to tease my brother when he came home from work, eat ... More »
Dec. 17, 2025 By Natalia Hernandez Staff Writer Growing up, I often sat quietly at family gatherings, smiling as my Peruvian relatives laughed and spoke in Spanish around me. I didn’t understand their words, and that bothered me. As a toddler, whenever my fami... More »
Nov. 14, 2025 By Eva Shrestha Staff Writer When I was in elementary school, I loved asking people to guess my ethnicity. I always felt proud as they struggled to figure it out. I felt special, unique. Despite my satisfaction, no one could laugh with me. No one... More »
May 14, 2025 By Shelby Perez Editor May is Teacher Appreciation Month, a time for students to thank the countless teachers who have helped them throughout their education. Serving as a student teaching assistant in Mrs. Granieri’s Period 3 Algebra II class thi... More »
May 4, 2025 By Madeline Rosania Staff Writer With spring in full swing, pageant season has arrived. Every year between April and June, the Miss New Jersey Teen USA Pageant takes place at the Hilton Hotel in Parsippany where one female between the ages of 14-19... More »
April 15, 2025 By Debra Ogunbowale Webmaster I will never forget the first time I encountered American Sign Language. It was 2016, and I was watching Deaf actor Nyle DiMarco dance his way to victory on Season 22 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Observing the f... More »
April 14, 2025 By Jeslyn Rodriguez Staff Writer Artificial intelligence is becoming progressively more popular. People now use it for school, work and entertainment. Even though there are some reasons why AI has shaped society for the better, its presence in d... More »
April 11, 2025 By Gabriella Cerreta Staff Writer This article is part of a four-part in-depth reporting project about cars. I’d dreamt of driving since I was a little girl. I remember sitting in my car seat while I watched my father drive, thinking, “One day, ... More »
April 10, 2025 By Jeslyn Rodriguez Staff Writer Growing up with sisters is one of the most amazing experiences of childhood. The bond between siblings, especially sisters, often begins with shared memories that form the foundation of a lifelong relationship. ... More »
March 21, 2025 By Alexandra Lourenço Editor-In-Chief This article is part of a six-part in-depth reporting project about women’s issues. The first time I stepped onto the strip at Durkan Fencing Academy’s former location in Garfield to learn saber, one of the ... More »
March 18, 2025 By Shelby Perez Editor Preparing for college has been exciting and challenging as I evaluate my options for New Jersey colleges and universities that I can commute to. Simultaneously, I remain dedicated to finishing my high school career with go... More »
March 3, 2025 By Shelby Perez Editor Since March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, it is an appropriate time to learn about this chronic illness affecting about 2.9 million people worldwide and 1 million people in the United States. Learning about MS, whi... More »
