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Sophia Mastice

Sophia Mastice, Writer

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Who Would Be On JCHS’s Cabinent? 

Sophia Mastice December 20, 2024

With the 2024 election season, it is almost hard to escape all of the news coverage. Since winning the election in November, President Elect Donald Trump has been causing all sorts of buzz in the media...

Smartpass: Smart or Tyrannical? 

Smartpass: Smart or Tyrannical? 

Sophia Mastice November 1, 2024

As young people living in a modern age, our lives naturally revolve around technology—our computers, tablets, and most importantly our phones. Recently, New Jersey schools have become increasingly strict...

Photo Courtesy of Caldwell University.

Should Turf Fields Be Replaced?

Sophia Mastice December 30, 2023

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,...

Cheerleading and pep band bring the spirit. Photo courtesy of Jostens

JCHS Fall Pep Rally

Sophia Mastice November 3, 2023

At the beginning of every school year, JCHS conducts its annual fall Spirit Week, and finishes the week with a pep rally. This year, the pep rally was conducted outside at Bonnell Field, and hosted by...

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JCHS Teacher Mrs. Dubas Retires after 16 Years

Sophia Mastice June 9, 2023

Mrs. Dubas has worked at James Caldwell High School for the past sixteen years teaching foods and clothing. Before teaching at JCHS she worked at many other schools prior, such as Ramapo High School and...

Photo courtesy of Seventeen

Outer Banks Season 3: Is It Worth the Watch?

Sophia Mastice April 8, 2023

This past week, the highly anticipated third season of the hit Netflix series Outer Banks was released.  Many students at JCHS are fans of the show, and watched the most recent season. Lots of people...

Photo courtesy of USA Today

Chiefs Win Super Bowl 57 in Historic Game

Sophia Mastice March 20, 2023

The Super Bowl is the most important game of the NFL season, where the best teams in the league face off against each other. Ever since 1967, it has been a beloved and iconic American tradition that draws...

Photo courtesy of KPTV

Tragic Idaho students case: have we become desensitized to true crime?

Sophia Mastice February 5, 2023

Tragedy strikes college community  On November 13, 2022, the bodies of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin and Xana Kernodle were found in their three level house in Moscow, Idaho. They were...

JCHS Thanksgiving Fundraiser in Honor of Jim Brown

JCHS Thanksgiving Fundraiser in Honor of Jim Brown

Sophia Mastice November 24, 2022

James Brown, principal of Grover Cleveland Middle School, also served as vice principal at James Caldwell High School. (Photo courtesy of the Caldwell Police Department, used with permission) Recently...

Relief Effort for Historic Hurricane Ian

Relief Effort for Historic Hurricane Ian

Sophia Mastice October 25, 2022

In the aftermath of hurricane Ian, many are concerned about the well-being of those affected in Florida. So far, a historically extensive search and rescue is taking place, as the amount of total...

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