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The Concussion Issue

The Concussion Issue

by Olivia Berard, Staff Writer June 7, 2021

I remember bits and pieces… little by little putting the pieces together. The black seemed to consume me, not knowing where I was. The remembrance of colliding with my teammate permanently sticks in...

An intimidating portrait of the the whole volleyball team with their matching masks and their crossed arms shows their tenacity to not surrender their competitive nature despite COVID-19 derailing their season.

How the 2021 winter sports seasons were affected by Covid-19: Volleyball and Winter Track

by Michael Taromina, Staff Writer June 4, 2021

As the fall season came to an end, and the cold weather brought a resurgence and increased fear of COVID-19, it was tough to imagine a successful winter sports season would transpire, let alone happen....

Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine as a teenager?

Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine as a teenager?

by Mikayla Kim, Freelance Writer June 3, 2021

Once the coronavirus struck the United States hard at the beginning of 2020, many people resorted to staying at home on their laptops or computers to continue normal activities, such as work or school....

Do audiobooks destroy the purpose of reading?

Do audiobooks destroy the purpose of reading?

by Katie Mae Yetter, Staff Writer June 2, 2021

I remember when I was 4  years old, my mother put a small book in my hands with a few sight words. I will never forget what I felt when I realized I was reading. I vividly remember running around my grandma’s...

Hero or Thief: Evaluating the Morality of Robin Hoods Actions

Hero or Thief: Evaluating the Morality of Robin Hood’s Actions

by Alexander Vincenti, Freelance Writer May 25, 2021

The legend of Robin Hood is a fixture English folklore about a heroic outlaw and master archer who robbed from the rich to give to the poor. He is often depicted as a hero and a morally good person, but...

The Glen Rock High School Varsity Baseball team gathers in a huddle before they take the field.

2021 Glen Rock High School Baseball Preview

by Ryan LeBlanc, Social Media Manager (Instagram) April 22, 2021

With opening day tomorrow, the 2020-2021 Glen Rock High School baseball team looks to have a successful season. The team has a solid lineup from top to bottom, which includes some elite high school baseball...

New digital asset class is taking over

New digital asset class is taking over

by Kevin Lederer, Social Media Manager (Facebook) April 20, 2021

New to the digital market scene are NFTs which stands for non-fungible tokens. They are based in Blockchain which is a cryptocurrency database that provides services like  cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges....

Bumble Dating App: How Whitney Wolfe Herd Built Her Billion-Dollar Empire

Bumble Dating App: How Whitney Wolfe Herd Built Her Billion-Dollar Empire

by Victoria Cuttita, Freelance Writer April 12, 2021

The inspiring story of a young, female entrepreneur is making headlines because of her unique brand and positive message. In the early years of her career, she was belittled by misogynist standards and...

Paul Galan took the time to speak to the English 9 students on his experiences living as a European Jew during the Holocaust.

Holocaust survivor shares extraordinary stories with freshman students

by Michael Silver, Managing Editor April 6, 2021

Paul Galan took the time to share his tragic, yet extraordinary, stories from his experiences as a young Jewish boy during the Holocaust to the English 9 class of Susan Wechtler over a Zoom meeting.  Galan,...

Winter Athlete of the Year

Winter Athlete of the Year

March 26, 2021

The 2020 Fall Athlete of the Year determined by the readers vote was… Junior Girls Soccer player Jillian Luftman. In her second year on varsity Luftman helped anchor the back end for what turned out...

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