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Filling the hallways with good values, the week of respect is here to influence the state of New Jersey.

Respect — Give it to Get it

Glen Rock High School is reminding students about the importance of appreciation during a Week of Respect, held from October 7th to the 12th.
by Lilia Wood, News Editor October 10, 2013

Glen Rock High School is reminding students about the importance of appreciation during a Week of Respect, held from October 7th to the 12th. The Week of Respect is an annual week of awareness, education,...

Does the driving age have you feeling topsy-turvy?  Many GRHS students believe that it should be lowered.

Is the driving age too young?

by Anna Barton, Staff Writer October 9, 2013

The driving age is taking a toll on new drivers in New Jersey. In NJ, the age to get your permit is 16. Additionally, the motorist has to take a Driver’s Education Course, a 50-question knowledge...

Will the weather cooperate this year, or is Halloween in the Northeast truly haunted?

What does Mother Nature have in store for us this Halloween?

It's going to be Halloween once more, but students don’t know what to expect.
by Florencia Llosas, Staff Writer October 7, 2013

2011: an unexpected snowstorm 2012: a devastating hurricane 2013… Expectations are high Halloween in the United States is a holiday like any other: houses get decorated, children get excited,...

Waiting for the next product application, Lee Maitner sports a new fall makeup look.

Lee Maitner’s new makeup style is exactly what autumn is about

by Tori Rusko, Staff Writer October 7, 2013

The changes from summer make-up to the styles of fall are drastic. In the Fall, we make-up aficionados use dark eye shadows to create a 'smokey eye' with a plain face and a dark lip color, and that’s...

Five hours a night?  Some GRHS students think theres simply too much homework.

Feeling the grind: homework and the stress of five hours a night

by Hailey Nirenberg, Staff Writer October 7, 2013

Finding time to sleep with homework, tests, and extracurricular activities is like trying to memorize every word in the dictionary: stressful and basically impossible. Starting in middle school, the...

Praising its piping hot pizza and delicious subs, Dan Frissora reviews Turvinos Pizzeria.

Turvino’s Pizzeria Review

by Dan Frissora, Food Critic October 4, 2013

Everyone knows that pizza is a big deal here in our small town of Glen Rock. Many people argue about which pizza place in town is their favorite: Most people choose between the rivaling businesses of John’s...

Congratulations, Mrs. Binder!

Congratulations, Mrs. Binder!

As beloved Biology teacher prepares for maternity leave, reporter Caroline Moscatello asks her to reflect.
by Caroline Moscatello, Staff Writer October 4, 2013

The school year is coming to an early close this year for Mrs. Binder, high school Biology teacher, as she takes time off for maternity leave in preparation for her new child. Mrs. Binder’s due date,...

GRHS: Hallway Faux Pas

by Anna Lis and Sondra Nieradka October 1, 2013

Whether you thought you were alone or just walking  with a friend…it has happened to us too. Zipping your fly. “Oh, hey Teach, didn’t see you monitoring the hall!” That time you started...

Better late than never. Many Sophomores were concerned about not having their class t-shirts, but at this point many are just relieved that the order forms are in.

Super Delayed Sophomore Shirts

by Hailey Nirenberg, Staff Writer September 27, 2013

Ten days overdue. After multiple phone calls, emails, postponements, and many frustrated students, the Class of 2016 has finally received their homecoming shirts, after they were delayed for over a...

Teaching in the Eurasian country of Georgia, Mr. Lyon served as a teacher in the Peace Corp before beginning at Glen Rock.

From Peace Corps to Glen Rock High

Insight into the new history teacher, Mr. Lyon.
by Julian Bennett, Staff Writer September 26, 2013

If you think teaching in Glen Rock is rigorous, try creating a curriculum for 1st graders in the country of Georgia. Mr. Lyon, our new history teacher, comes from a service-concentrated family background...

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