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A single-use plastic bag like the ones the ban is serving to eliminate from local institutions.

Borough Council approves plastic bag ban

by Caroline Goldenberg, Staff Writer May 7, 2019

As of April 11th, 2019, the borough of Glen Rock has become the most recent New Jersey municipality to establish a ban on single-use plastic bags in stores and restaurants. The borough follows after municipalities...

Nationally recognized poet Ross Gay reads his poetry during an assembly. Gay visited GRHS on April 10 to present his poetry, host a writing workshop, and meet GRHS students and others from a visiting high school. Gay presented some of his poems along with some essays from his new book, “The Book of Delights.”

Nationally recognized poet performs reading

by Madelyn Willoughby, Copy Editor May 7, 2019

Students welcomed nationally recognized poet Ross Gay to the high school on April 10, for a poetry reading and workshop. Gay began his visit by meeting with the students of GRHS and the visiting students...

Caroline Geoghegan, a storyteller at the Moth Story Slam and a member of the Seven Elements Social Justice Club, performs her original piece titled “Pet Store Shenanigans.” This was the second Moth Story Slam hosted by the club. All of the proceeds of the event went to First Friends, an organization that helps immigrants coming to the U.S.

Students perform at Moth Story Slam

by Madelyn Willoughby, Copy Editor March 20, 2019

Students performed original stories at the Moth Story Slam, an event hosted by the Seven Elements Social Justice Club on Thursday, March 7. The Seven Elements Social Justice Club, advised by English...

Panther mural gifted by the class of 2018.

Panther pride shown with class of 2018 gift

by Ryan Hornish, Copy Editor February 11, 2019

  Every year the graduating Senior class presents a gift they’ve donated to the High School. In years prior it has been trees, furniture, or art murals, and leaves a lasting mark on the High...

There is a new JSA chapter at Glen Rock High School. Alex Howe, a sophomore at Glen Rock High School, started the club to improve civic participation among students.

New JSA chapter starts at Glen Rock High School

by Andrew Kastelman, Staff Writer January 29, 2019

In 2019 civic participation and leadership skills are necessary. Whether you intend to become involved in politics or not, leadership and communication skills will be helpful in any professional field....

High school students wrap gifts for the Glen Rock Chamber of Commerce’s holiday gift-wrapping event on Dec. 1. The event took place on Dec. 1 and 15 as an effort to bring attention to local businesses in Glen Rock. All the proceeds of this event were donated to CUMAC, an organization that fights hunger.

Chamber of Commerce hosts holiday gift wrapping event

by Madelyn Willoughby, Copy Editor January 4, 2019

On Dec. 1 and 15, the Glen Rock Chamber of Commerce hosted a holiday gift wrapping event at the Creative Den, a store in town that recently opened. The event was hosted by Chamber of Commerce members...

Freshman Abby Mccarthy (left), Kaylee Doyle, and Allie Eisenberg are affected by the stress of tests and quizzes. They have learned to openly express their anxiety about countless assignments from different classes, but it is not enough.

Teachers should communicate about assessment dates

by Devyn Ivers, Staff Writer January 4, 2019

With the burden of schoolwork in the back of students minds, the addition of multiple tests falling into a singular day can create more stress and anxiety among us students. Most teachers, especially in...

Molly Auxter and Isabel Siggers are enjoying their time at rehearsal.

Mamma Mia: About the new school musical

by Sydney Baig, Staff Writer December 10, 2018

On Friday, Nov. 16, the high school musical “Mamma Mia!” was announced. Tryouts were on Nov. 19 and 20. The musical features songs by ABBA, who made up the soundtrack for the original movie. Songs...

Coffeehouse emcees Rachel Goldberg, Cat Merkle, and Caroline Geoghegan introduce the next act. These three senior hosts also serve as editors-in-chief for Mobius.

Students impress audience at Coffeehouse forty five

by Abby Stern, Staff Writer December 10, 2018

Students showcased their artistic talents last Thursday, December 6 at the first Coffeehouse of the school year.  Coffeehouse is a biannual performance where students share their original poetry, prose,...

 In New Jersey, Democrats keep a strong hold in the midterms, winning multiple elections within in the state. This years Midterm Elections were highly contested.

Democrats keep strong hold in Glen Rock during midterm election

by Andrew Kastelman, Staff Writer December 7, 2018

In the 2018 midterm election Democrats kept a stronghold on Glen Rock, after voting in favor of Democratic candidates in the 2014 and 2016 elections. The House of Representatives: Part of District...

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