By: Tyler Nicosia As 2019 comes to a close, many people begin to think about what they want to change in their life by making a New Year’s resolution. Even though nearly […]
Top Resolutions of 2019
Enjoying the Season
By: Braelan Drollas This time of year evokes everything “Hallmark.” I love the sparkly decorations, the happy, nostalgic sounds of holiday music, lights in the windows at night, and the hustle and […]
The Misrepresentation of Muslim Women
By: Dareen Abukwaik I have come to realize that Muslim women, especially the ones that wear hijabs, never seem to be represented accurately in American television shows or movies. This hit me […]
Don’t Call Me Exotic
By: Emmanuelle Feria “You look so exotic!” “Where are you from?” “What are you?” Mixed people, including myself, hear these phrases so often that it’s practically the norm. I belong to the […]
What Makes a Teacher Great?
By: Dareen Abukwaik What comes to mind when you hear the word “teacher?” For some, an authoritative figure pops into their head. For others, they picture a supportive figure. Teachers help students […]
Teacher Superlatives
By: Kyle Ross Superlatives are a fun and interesting way to showcase certain categories or characteristics people fit within. Often found in high school yearbooks, superlatives can be anything from “Best Dressed” […]
Learning To Love My Nose
By: Dareen Abukwaik Throughout my whole life, I always felt like there was something wrong with my face. I thought maybe it was the fact that I had to wear glasses since […]
A Stress-Filled Senior Semester
By: Grace Mazepa The annual college application distortion has approached us: it’s the time of the year where high school seniors lose their minds over making sure they have acceptable test scores […]
Tennis: A Modern American Misconception
By: Sabrina Russomanno In the modern era, professional sports and athletics themselves, have grown to be one of the American public’s favorite pastimes. Whether it be Sunday Night Football, March Madness, or […]
The Benefits of a Small Town
By: Braelan Drollas Moving from a 26-square mile rural town in South Jersey to the tiny town of Caldwell, NJ, my senior year of high school has been an adjustment to say […]
