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Deep in thought while finishing his lunch, student Khalil Williams demonstrates the versatility of a chicken patty.

Those Who Love the Cafeteria

Praising the cafeterias chicken patty sandwich, Dan Frissora examines its positive qualities.
September 25, 2013

You go to the cafeteria, hungry, and with only $2.00. There are a few possibilities, but you don’t want anything big, just something easy to eat on the go. What should you buy? A chicken patty, of course,...

Are you eating something as addictive as cocaine?

“Bet you just can’t eat one.”

Professor Kim Hekimian tells us what the food industry is up to.
by Victoria Messikian, Alumni Editor September 23, 2013

The same weight as cars, the heart of a blue whale, and large dairy cows, America's heaviest man once weighed-in at 1,400 pounds. Today, Americans hear about obesity and healthy eating all the time...

Bringing down the house, this GREF-organized concert rocked with three decades of music.

The House Rock Built

The GREF's Rock House is a musical event organized to raise money for events outside of GRHS's school budget.
by Cristal Santos, Staff Writer September 23, 2013

Live music can at times be overwhelming.  Glen Rock's Rock House was not one of those times. Music lovers of all sizes and ages united this past Friday and Saturday during the two-night concert to share...

Summer Sports

by Dean Sponholz June 17, 2013

While staying inside on long hot summer days and playing video games is enjoyable, those can also lead to atrophied muscles. Save the gaming for late night. Summer is here, and it’s time to play ball...

Released in 2007, the mobile app SoundCloud recently reached 10 million registered users in late 2012.

Soundcloud: The Future

by Dean Sponholz, Business Manager June 6, 2013

An application recently gone viral, called Soundcloud, has become a revolution in the way new music is released, distributed, and shared amongst friends. Soundcloud, which was released in 2007 in Germany,...

Before the fesitivities began, Junior couples posed for a photograph on May 17th.

Junior Prom (2013)

by Alex Dragona, Staff Writer May 31, 2013

Friday, May 17th was the annual Junior Prom held at none other than Macaluso's in Hawthorne. Approximately 170 students (from both GRHS and other schools) arrived, looking wonderful, at the Hamilton Circle...

After careful taste-testing, Dean Sponholz weighs in on the best burrito near GRHS.

Burrito Battle of Bergen County

by Dean Sponholz, Business Manager April 1, 2013

For the teenage food enthusiast, a burrito is always a great option. As both a convenient and tasty option, the burrito is a constant favorite amongst teenagers. But where is the best place to get a burrito...

Youre planning to live on campus next year... but with whom?

Who’s Sleeping in that Bed? Facebook and Roomsurf as College Roommate Search Tools

by Emily Stokes, A&E Editor March 27, 2013

With college quickly approaching for this year’s seniors, the race to find a roommate is on. With Facebook, we students are able to contact other incoming freshman (complete strangers) to potentially...

Would a test by any other name still smell as sweet?  The PARCC assessment is poised to replace HSPAs in two years.

PARCC: A Goodbye to the HSPA

by Eleanor Shaw, Alumni Editor March 20, 2013

Last week, juniors came into school at the regular time to take the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) while all other students got a few extra hours of sleep.  Since September 1, 2001, New Jersey...

Have you experienced extremely dry skin this winter? Well you’re not the only one. But as spring is just around the corner, there is no reason you can’t get the glowing skin you are longing to have and show off!

Dry Skin? We’ve Got You Covered

by Marisa Kobylowski, Staff Writer March 18, 2013

That whipping wind and dry indoor heat in the winter can deprive your skin of moisture. Unfortunately, this leaves you with flakes, scales, itching, and a feeling of discomfort . There are lots of other...

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