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Figuring it out: Sophomore student keeps skating and academics in sync

Figuring it out: Sophomore student keeps skating and academics in sync

by Laura Yuan, Staff Writer April 23, 2015

The audience gradually quiets as the first strands of music drift across the ice rink. At that moment, their attention is captured and held spellbound by the performance happening on the ice. Sixteen skaters...

Kopyta tore his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his elbow while pitching for UMASS and even thought about quitting baseball afterwards.

Baseball’s broken arm

by Max Felsenstein, Sports Editor April 21, 2015

“It happened during an extended bullpen session,” said Glen Rock High School alumnus Jeff Kopyta.  After throwing thousands of baseballs, after years of town recreational baseball, travel baseball,...

Julia Blando views Made W/ Code, a website created by Google teaching people of all ages the basics of coding.

Out w/ the old in w/ the code

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Staff Writer January 8, 2015

The Christmas tree in the living room is no longer just made of pine leaves and a rustic smell -- instead, it's made with code. Traditionally, Christmas trees are garnished with ornaments, garland,...

Glen Rock gives through Glen Rock Gives

by Julie Singh, Staff Writer December 11, 2014

Santa’s elves won’t be the only ones lending a helping hand this holiday season. Members of Glen Rock Gives, a new outreach club offered at Glen Rock High School, plan to volunteer their time to help...

In between classes, Ms. Comarato takes a moment to enjoy her trademark Dunkin Donuts coffee.

Tasteful – Never Tacky

An in-depth feature on the life and times of Ms. Ann Comarato.
by Juliana Brancato, Staff Writer May 12, 2014

GLEN ROCK, N.J. - Optimism, stated Lionel Tiger, an American anthropologist, is an important evolutionary part of survival. Tiger argues that it is one of our most defining and adaptive characteristics....

Adopting a cause

Adopting a cause

Not every dog needs saving, but some rely on the kindness of strangers.
by Kaitlin Stansel, Staff Writer May 7, 2014

RAMAPO, N.J. – Noises. The arrhythmic chorus of barking overwhelms my ears. I am bewildered. Faces. What seems like an intricate mosaic of faces circles me, and I quickly become surrounded by both...

The restoration of the Jersey Shore after Super Storm Sandy has come to signify Jersey Strong for many seasonal tourists.

Students set to storm the shore

by Caroline Moscatello, Staff Writer May 6, 2014

It was the summer of 2013.  It was a hot day, but the car was cool and Kelsey ('15) rested her head against the window pane watching the landscapes roll by mile after mile. As she drives down the causeway...

Stuck in the mud: Testimonials from the outskirts

Stuck in the mud: Testimonials from the outskirts

by Raquel Lesser, Staff Writer May 5, 2014
Walking down a new path, a new school, knowing no one but myself, I looked deeply at the many kids, all split into groups based on ethnicity. Where do I fit in? For most of my life, I have felt like an outcast, caged and unwanted. I wasn’t a good student, and I never really fit in anywhere. I was different.
Fantasy sports creates the illusive thrill of victory for both athletes and non-athletes alike, bringing fans closer to their favorite sports.

Living the fantasy

by Ryan Stolz, Sports Editor April 29, 2014

For many of the scrawny, un-athletic students who have realized that they likely have a better chance of winning the lottery than playing professional sports, fantasy sports provides just that – a fantasy. Fantasy...

CUMAC, Feeding People & Changing Lives

CUMAC, Feeding People & Changing Lives

by Alyssa Lorenz, Staff Writer April 28, 2014

Nearly 50,000,000 people in the United States face hunger. More specifically, in Passaic County, New Jersey alone, over 70,000 people do not know if they will be able to eat dinner every night. Unfortunately,...

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