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 »
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 »
