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A high chance of trouble

A high chance of trouble

by Mahima Ohri, Staff Writer May 3, 2019

In June 2002, the Supreme Court broadened the authority of public schools to test students for illegal drugs. It was ruled that random drug testing would be allowed in the middle school and high school...

The cast of Rapunzel poses with their student director, Isabel Siggers. Siggers is a senior and a member of the Theatre Company Executive Board and was excited to take on her role as a student director for “Wicked and Whimsical.”

From rehearsal to performance

by Madelyn Willoughby, Copy Editor April 29, 2019

The most exciting part of student directing for Isabel Siggers was being able to see her play come alive on stage after many rehearsals. She loved to see her actors take just a little bit of her direction...

Umberto throwing the pizza dough in the air as he prepares to make a pie for a customer.

The best slice in town

by Rob Zamparelli, Sports Editor April 25, 2019

John’s Boy Pizza is not your typical pizzeria. It’s a well-known, family-owned pizza shop with what many local residents of Glen Rock (where the business is located) would call the “best slice in...

Junior girls pose in costume while getting ready for the show.  From left to right, top row: Sofia Nolfo, Caitlin O’Brien, Madi Willoughby, Caroline Goldenberg, and Sofia Nolfo.  From left to right, bottom row: Abby Stern, Caroline Torpey, and Dylaney Sabino.

Student actors reflect on Wicked and Whimsical

by Abby Stern, Staff Writer April 12, 2019

The Theatre Company put on its spring play, Wicked and Whimsical, on April 4, 5, and 6.  There were four performances, each at 7 p.m. and one matinee on April 6 at 2 p.m.   The performance was made...

Household trash left outside and abandoned. This can cause the releases of chemicals.

Causes, effects, and solutions of local land pollution

by Kevin Lederer, Staff Writer April 10, 2019

Land pollution is a major problem in the United States, according to the United Nations, the United States disposes of more than half of its solid waste in landfills. This amounts to over 110 million tons...

100 years of the NFL

100 years of the NFL

by Will Casey, Staff Writer April 5, 2019

The NFL is coming up on its one hundredth season in 2019. Over the last 99 years, the NFL has grown from a small ten team league to a 32 team billion dollar business that dominates television in the United...

Here picture represents the Incentive Theory, based the idea that good grades will  successful life. But when it comes to “good grades good life”, however thats easier said than done.

Are grades really necessary?

by Michael Taromina, Staff Writer April 4, 2019

Since the beginning of the education system, the “grading” has always been ill-defined by both students and educators. Some struggle to determine what it means to a student. It is unclear whether grades...

Are Airpods worth it?

by Colin Boisits, Staff Writer April 4, 2019

AirPods have taken over the world in 2019. They were the hottest Christmas gift this year and have made many people decide to switch from regular wired earbuds to AirPods. Although many have been enticed...

Are grades really necessary?

April 3, 2019

Since the beginning of the education system, the term “grading” has always been ill-defined by both students and educators. Some struggle to determine what it means to a student. It is unclear whether...

Finding Time: the struggle for high school students to focus on academics and extracurriculars

by Andrew Kastelman, Staff Writer April 3, 2019

“Ring!” The school bell sounds ending the long, seven hour school day. You just had an AP Biology and Algebra II test along with three classes of note-taking, and now have homework for five subjects...

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