In the past, a blanket of snow would almost guarantee a day away from school, but now, things appear to have changed. Last week, New Jersey recorded a snowfall of around 12 inches (nj.com). Hundreds...
The diminishing appeal of the arts could not be more apparent than in today’s society. Current surveys reveal that Americans are essentially abandoning cultural institutions. Since the early 2000s, fewer...
The midway point of the school year is fast approaching, and that means one thing in particular for many students: Midterm Examinations! Every year, high school students must take a test...
Recently, there has been a lot of talk in the sports world about the use of turf fields. Many believe that they improve performance, while others think that they do more harm than good. Just last year,...
At a horrible 2-8 record to start the season, the New York Football Giants are one of the worst teams in the National Football League. As a lifelong Giants fan, I thought that they...
“If you’re going to do something tonight that you’ll regret tomorrow morning, sleep late” (Youngman).
Sleep is arguably one of the most peaceful experiences, but I think it's the most...
I believe that people are similar despite their differences. We like to have fun with our friends, we want to get good grades, try to do our best, and do things we enjoy. It is very frustrating to realize...
Perhaps the most harrowing images World War II left the world are those of Nazi Germany’s Concentration and Death Camps. According to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, an estimated 11 million...
The class of 2023 hasn’t had the typical high school experience. Halfway through freshman year, we were told we had two weeks of virtual learning, and we would get back to normal after that. Two weeks...
If my freshman self saw me today, I can confidently say she would be pretty proud. I don't think that my fourteen-year-old self could have ever expected to become the captain for the Varisty Tennis team...
As a freshman, I remember reading all of the seniors' high school reflection articles on "The Caldron" website. Now, here I am, being the one who is writing a high school reflection for "The Caldron."...
Somehow, my high school career is coming to an end. During these past few weeks, as I get closer and closer to my graduation, I have been reflecting on my formative time at JCHS. I remember when I was...