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Picking apples, 4-year-old William Allen looks for imperfections before placing them in a bucket. Battleview Orchards has 4 different varieties of apples to pick from.
Apple picking: places to go in NJ for fall family fun
By: Laila Ribeiro, Reporter • October 27, 2024

Looking for the perfect fall activity? Experience the best of autumn by visiting New Jersey’s apple-picking destinations, enjoying fresh apples, scenic hayrides, and more activities for a perfect fall day with loved ones. Alstede Farms (Chester, NJ) Alstede Farms,...

With over 25,000 students enrolled at Harvard, students thinking of enrolling are encouraged to see the campus in person before committing.
College overnight visits provide insight in decision process
By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief • October 22, 2024

For those going through the athletic recruitment process, nothing seems more intimidating than going on college overnight visits to meet the team. High school senior athletes are allowed official recruiting visits in which the school covers all expenses. Many recruits, however, choose to go on an unofficial overnight visit before their senior year. During an overnight recruiting...

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Clark does not need coffee to be motivated and moxie for his race.
How to get recruited for college athletics
By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief • June 14, 2024

Throughout high school, many student-athletes all across the world go through the process of how to get recruited to college athletics. Whether it is Division I, Division II or Division III athletics, thousands...

The Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) mission is to prevent vehicle-related-crashes. Are these signs helping or causing more crashes?
Funny highway signs in NJ cause distractions
By: Jada Powell, Editor • June 14, 2024

On the highway there have been signs informing people to pay attention to their driving, reminding them to wear a seat belt, or to not drive under the influence. These signs...

Colonia Boys' Basketball 2023-2024
Colonia vs. Middle Township boys’ basketball 2024
By: Dylan Maltez, Reporter • February 20, 2024

November 1st, 1968-Denny McLain wins unanimous Cy Young
November 1st, 1968-Denny McLain wins unanimous Cy Young
By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief • November 1, 2024

Denny McLain won his first Cy Young after posting a record of 31-6. He recorded 280 strikeouts and an ERA of 1.96. This performance was enough...

Girl Talk: Episode 1: Shopping addictions
By: Gabryelle Chouloute, Daniella Albuquerque, and Jada Powell June 12, 2024

Cultural Beauty: Episode 1: hair types and routines
By: Aurora Mena Barrios, Oreofeoluwa I. Gidado, Zanyiah Rivers, and Faith Ruth May 30, 2024

(Left) I started Acctutane in July of 2023, as you can see my acne was severe. (Right) Seven months later, I was coming to an end of my journey.
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Accutane may be the only cure for acne
By: Daniella Albuquerque, Editor-in-chief • June 5, 2024

Acne is a common factor that many teens, young adults and even adults deal with. According to the Amercian Academy of Dermatology Association,"...

"The fish wander too far from the safety of their protective anemones."
Word of the Day: Anemone
By: Oreofeoluwa I. Gidado, Editor • November 1, 2024
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A photo that captured the scenery of an Irish Glade.
Word of the Day: Glade
October 31, 2024
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The Bridge: Episode 16
By: Woodbridge TV September 18, 2024

Journalism 2 and 3 students pitched the idea of the show and worked on the production of this show. Students worked the cameras, teleprompter,...

Boys’ Volleyball season behind the scenes
By: Oreofeoluwa I. Gidado, Editor • June 17, 2024

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Try again. Fail again. Fail better. - Samuel Beckett
Try again. Fail again. Fail better. – Samuel Beckett
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Journalist Joseph Torres dressed in a Fall outfit poses in front of a shop
How to dress for fall without looking like a lumberjack
By: Joseph Torres, Reporter • October 31, 2024

Fall is the perfect time of year to snuggle and dress comfortably. Some refer to it as sweater weather because of its cool but comfortable temperatures. We must dress appropriately...

The Who's Tommy Revival is Sensational
The Who’s Tommy Revival is Sensational
By: Joao Julca, Reporter • May 30, 2024

The Who’s "Tommy" is a British Rock Opera created by Pete Townshend and The Who’s. Originally created in 1969 as a concept album it was later made into an odd experimental...

A chicken once lived for 18 months without its head.
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How did Friday by Rebecca Black come to be
November 1, 2024

Patrice Wilson, a co-writer for the song explained that he was writing different songs on a Thursday night till Friday morning. He then realized...

Bella Donna album by Stevie Nicks were the song Edge of Seventeen is featured on
The Edge of Seventeen
October 31, 2024
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Quaint sushi place, Sushi Suzuki offers a long list of options to try.
Sampling sushi
By: Oreofeoluwa I. Gidado, Editor • October 22, 2024

Sushi Suzuki is located at 15 New Street, Metuchen, NJ. They open at 11a.m. for lunch and remain open until 9:15p.m. Their menu contains hot and cold appetizers, sushi, sashimi,...

May 25, 1977- "Star Wars" Opens in Theaters
May 25, 1977- “Star Wars” Opens in Theaters
By: Lily Borek, Editor • May 25, 2024

On this day in 1977, the famous movie "Star Wars" opens in theaters.

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