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Most high school students work minimum wage jobs. These 12 things will help them keep their cash.

Twelve ways to stretch your five dollar bill

by Julia Rooney, Managing Editor February 1, 2017

Qdoba kids meal This is not just any kids meal. Take my word. With the option of a taco, quesadilla or rice bowl, you truly can't go wrong. Each $4.35 meal comes with a choice of applesauce or tortilla...

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The app that keeps coming back

by Julia Rooney, Managing Editor January 31, 2017

Perhaps it's the burden of stress or the need for procrastination that sparks the use of the Yik Yak app around midterms. For whatever reason, students refreshed the app repeatedly the night of Jan....

Students share unique midterm studying strategies

Students share unique midterm studying strategies

by Lillie Daschil, Staff Writer January 19, 2017

Testing is a big part of a student’s education. It is how teachers can assess what information students have understood and obtained. In some cases, a test can make or break a student’s grade. While...

Teachers discuss midterms

by Nicole Settlow, Staff Writer January 19, 2017

Midterms are around the corner here, and students are preparing. But what about teachers? Midterms are exams given at the end of the first semester that are based off material the students have learned...

Freshman Lillie Daschil and Anna Rasmussen pose in front of their bread during judging.

Freshmen biology class competes in bake-off lab

by Jenny DeStefano, Staff Writer January 17, 2017

Freshman science teachers' labs have risen to a new level by recently assigning a biology bake-off. Students were designated a special type of lab in the study of their new chapter. Teachers organized...

By pressing a few buttons, Junior Rachel Halpern is about to upload a picture to Instagram to participate in the Stay Alive Challenge, in hopes of preventing suicide.

Challenge accepted: Recent Instagram trend advocates suicide prevention

by Christine Nappi, Staff Writer January 13, 2017

Depression, anxiety, suffering. These are a few words that describe a challenge many face today. The challenge? Staying alive. Recently, suicide prevention is being promoted on Instagram, a popular...

One part of the audition process for Bergen County Choir is to perform a solo part from the song “Sicut Locutus Est” by J.S. Bach.

Talented students participate in Bergen County Choir concert

by Katherine Hikin, Staff Writer January 13, 2017

If you live in Bergen County, are a skilled choir student, and enjoy singing in an ensemble, performing in the Bergen County Choir is a great chance to show off your musical gift. Talented vocalists from...

Good friends, Jordan Russo 18 and Mia Siebold 18, are junior captains for Relay For Life.

Relay For Life is back and better than ever

by Olivia Traphagen, Twitter Manager January 13, 2017

The Relay For Life Club has many fun activities planned to raise money for the event. The event is on Saturday, June 10 at the Glen Rock High School Football field. The registration for Relay starts at...

Hot chocolate bar using Swiss Miss hot cocoa mix, marshmallows and candy canes displayed in three glass jars.

Nine DIY Holiday gifts

by Julia Blando, Copy Editor December 19, 2016

Snow globe jar Fill the bottom of a mason jar with cotton balls to make it look like a snow-covered ground. Paint snowflakes on the outside of the jar to add to the effect, and add plastic Christmas...

After being dragged through the school, hockey bags are stored in the locker room. An increase of enforcement of a safety policy prohibiting the use of the Sports Lobby door has angered many students, specifically hockey players.

Enforcement of safety policy frustrates hockey players

by Kate Casey, Advertising and Business Manager December 19, 2016

Frustration has spread across the high school hockey program, as a long standing security rule prohibiting use of the Sports Lobby entrance has been increasingly enforced. Students are prohibited from...

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