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 »
Jan. 7, 2024 By Adriana Dominguez-Toxtli Staff Writer It always annoys me when people ask me “Where are you from?” When people try to guess where I’m from, Mexican is rarely their first guess. As awful as the stereotypes are against Mexicans, I’d rather have p... More »
June 10, 2023 By Caila Barreiros Staff Writer Traveling has always been a significant aspect of my identity. Growing up as a first-generation American, I spent many of my summers in Spain where the rest of my family lives. While there was a hiatus in my travel... More »
June 7, 2023 By Vielka Castillo Staff Writer Starting high school has given me the opportunity to take on new hobbies and explore my interests, one of them being sports. I’ve never been much of a sports fan, and the thought of being in an environment that coul... More »
May 18, 2023 By Nia Locier Staff Writer If I had to choose one book that has impacted me more than any others, it would certainly be “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio. This children’s novel is about a young boy named Auggie who was born with a condition called Treache... More »
