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Title IX: What does it protect?
By: Sophia Montesinos, Reporter • December 6, 2024

Sexual assault is a struggle no one should face especially in the school setting. Education is a necessity that shouldn't be interfered by such ignorance that'll leave you scarred. Students have a right to learn and to be protected so nothing can halt their education. What...

Being sick is not an excused absence. They will be marked unexcused and red in Genesis.
Doctor’s notes are not excused in Woodbridge Township
By: Alexa Beck, Reporter • December 2, 2024

At Colonia High School (CHS) you can have 8 unexcused absences per semester. This may differ per class such as marking period, health, and gym classes. Any absences after that can result in a loss of credit for that class. Policy per class There are many reasons why the number of unexcused absences varies per class. One of them is because of the duration of the class in the school...

Recent Sports Scores
It wasn't until 1973, that the NCAA was divide into Division I, Division II and Division III. D1 and D2 schools can offer scholarships to athletes, but D3 are not permitted to offer scholarships to play a sport.
Best of the best from NCAA cross-country championships
By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief • December 2, 2024

BYU cross country entered the record books after a dominant performance at the NCAA cross country championships. The women's team started the morning off winning their respective race, just before the men did the...

Because of the price of gas, many people struggle to pay for it. When giving others rides, receiving money for gas from them can be very helpful.
When hitching a ride, arguments arise on giving gas money
By: Ava Patuto, Reporter • December 5, 2024

Gas is very expensive and tends to drain very fast, especially on long adventures. The debate that stands is when catching a ride from your friends, should you provide gas...

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

December 5th, 1984- Rickey Henderson is traded to the Yankees
December 5th, 1984- Rickey Henderson is traded to the Yankees
By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief • December 5, 2024

The Yankees sent Jay Howell, Jose Rijo, Stan Javier, Tim Birtsas and Eric Plunk to the Oakland Athletics for Rickey Henderson in return.  Rickey...

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.
Features
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,"...

Korean Peninsula.
Word of the day: peninsula
By: Oreofeoluwa I. Gidado, Editor • December 6, 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

Goodbye . . . Hello (Starting Semester 2)
February 6, 2024

Valentine’s Day Interviews 2023
By: Declaration Staff April 17, 2023

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.- Eleanor Roosevelt
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.- Eleanor Roosevelt
November 29, 2024

CHS TikTok
According to Money Inc.," People started wearing them in New Zealand and Australia back during the 1960’s and the people that were wearing them were none other than surfers."
Are UGG Boots Worth it?
By: Rachel Tandean, Reporter • December 2, 2024

Popularity UGGs are trendy, comfortable, and fashionable, and the hype around the fall aesthetic gives them a huge popularity boost. The UGG brand started way back in 1974...

Billie Eilish preforms "Lunch" at Madison Square Garden.
Billie Eilish performs three sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden
By: Alexa Beck, Reporter • November 16, 2024

On October 16, 17 and 18, Billie Eilish performed three sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden. I attended the Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour on the 17th and had much fun....

Cover art for the album This Is... Icona Pop where the song I love It is featured on
Song of the Weekend: I Love It
December 6, 2024

Icona Pop and Charli XCX wrote this party anthem on May 9, 2012 and is featured on the album This Is... Icona Pop

Free Press in Cuba
By: Adrianna Pulecio, Reporter • November 19, 2024

Peru’s free press laws
By: Gabby Alva Medina, Reporter • November 19, 2024

AP Style: Attribution, headlines and time
By: Shane Litterer, Editor • November 1, 2024
AP Style: SEO/ Meta / Active Voice
By: Oreofeoluwa I. Gidado, Editor • October 24, 2024
AP Style Guide: Capitalization + Abbreviation
By: Rachelle Saerang, Editor • May 22, 2023
Three finger combo from the Canes restaurant. One of the five combos available for order.
Trying the viral Raising Canes fast food
By: Ava Patuto, Reporter • November 18, 2024

Raising Canes  has become a viral sensation to many individuals across platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. The debate that stands is whether it's as delicious as it's...

Quaint sushi place, Sushi Suzuki offers a long list of options to try.
Sampling sushi
October 22, 2024
13th Amendment Ratified
13th Amendment Ratified
By: Abdelrahman Marghany, Editor • December 6, 2024

On December 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery in the U.S. This marked a pivotal change post-Civil War. Lincoln deemed a constitutional amendment...

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