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Emily Spillar

Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief

Emily Spillar is a 17 year old senior at Colonia High School. Spillar is a varsity cheerleader for the school cheer team. In addition, she loves to dance, and dances for Dancin’ in the Spotlight in Rahway, NJ. Next, she is apart of the PTV news anchoring at Colonia High School, and is a homeroom representative for Student Council. She also is a safety ambassador. Spillar has 2 younger siblings, Elizabeth and Connor. When not in school, she loves to spend time with friends, and loves to write all kinds of genres. In the future, she hopes to attend school to major in Journalism.

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These heads are located in Easter Island, a Chilean territory

The heads on Easter Island statues have bodies

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 26, 2020
The name "cumulus" derives from the Latin cumulo-, meaning heap or pile.

The average cumulus cloud weighs around 1.1 million pounds

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 25, 2020
Ravens can live up to 10-15 years

Ravens in captivity can learn to speak better than Parrots

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 24, 2020
The most favorite candy is Reese's

The average American eats 25 pounds of candy each year

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 21, 2020
These white blood cells move throughout your eye when you look at the sky

When you look up at the blue sky and see white dots flying around, you’re actually seeing your own white blood cells

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 20, 2020
Barbie was founded in 1959

Barbie has had over 130 careers

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 19, 2020
Coca Cola was founded in 1892

You can remove blood stains on clothes with Coca-Cola

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 18, 2020
Valentine's Day is on Febryary 14th every year.

Every year, more than 36 million heart shaped boxes of chocolates are sold across the country

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 14, 2020
Pinball machines are seen in many different casinos

In New York City, pinball was illegal until 1976

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 13, 2020
Some people may think a Tomato is a vegetable, when it is a fruit.

The World’s Most Popular Fruit are Tomatoes

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 12, 2020
Sweden has a total of 10.12 million citizens

Sweden pays students $187 per month to attend high school

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 11, 2020
Mental Health in High School

Mental Health in High School

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 10, 2020
Google was founded in 1998

Every minute, 2 million searches are performed on Google

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 10, 2020
Mexico has a population of 129.2 million

Mexico has 69 official languages

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 7, 2020
Bill Gates has been a billionare for being the CEO of Microsoft

Bill Gates continued to fly coach until 1997

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 6, 2020
The Amazon Rainforest has been in the process of saving because of all the deforestation

During the past 40 years, at least 20% of the Amazon rainforest has been cut down

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 5, 2020
"Isn't It Romantic" was released on February 13, 2019.

“Isn’t It Romantic” brings laughter to Valentine’s Day

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 4, 2020
Self-driving cars can be seen in Teslas, Google Cars, etc.

In 2012, Nevada became the first state to issue licenses for self-driving cars

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 4, 2020
Coffee contains caffiene.

Coffee is most effective if consumed between 9:30 am and 11:30 am

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 3, 2020
Twitter was created in 2006 by Jack Dorsey

Year in Review: The worst Trump tweets of 2019

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 2, 2020
The average prison sentence is 5-10 years

The longest prison sentence served in the U.S. was over 68 years long

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 31, 2020
Bananas take about nine months to grow.

Bananas are curved because they grow towards the sun

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 30, 2020
Kangaroos have the lifespan of 8 to 12 years

If you lift a kangaroo’s tail off the ground it can’t hop

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 29, 2020
Finals are usually given after each semester

Finals Week: Too much stress for success

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 29, 2020
Bribery makes people lose tons of money every year

1.5 trillion dollars are paid in bribes every year

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 28, 2020
Nails are one of the most sensitive parts of the body

Nails grow faster in warm weather than they do in cold weather

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 27, 2020
Rabbits are Australia's most destructive animal

In Queensland, Australia, it’s illegal to own a pet rabbit unless you’re a magician

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 24, 2020
Monopoly was invented in 1935

The British royal family isn’t allowed to play Monopoly

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 23, 2020
Dolphins are one of the many underwater mammals.

Dolphins have been trained to be used in wars

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 22, 2020
E is one of the five vowels

“E” is the most common letter in the English language

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 21, 2020
The death penalty originated in 1990.

The Death Penalty is legal in 32 U.S. states

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 17, 2020
Original book cover done by Pocket Books

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” brings reality to young adult readers

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 16, 2020
McDonald's has been around since 1955

McDonald’s had 37,855 locations around the world in 2019

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 16, 2020
Gallstones will either stay in the gallbladder, or pass on.

Drinking more coffee may reduce risk of developing gallstones

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 15, 2020
There is currently $4.687 trillion in the world

Only 8% of the world’s currency is physical money

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 14, 2020
Balloons are a commonly used party favor

Earth’s helium supplies will run out within 25 years

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 13, 2020
Mars is between 33.9 million and 250 million miles from Earth

Mars has the largest dust storms in the Solar System

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 10, 2020
Starbucks sells everything from coffee to cake pops!

Starbucks offers 87,000 different drink combinations

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 9, 2020
Sleeping helps release stress from the body

We lose over a pound of weight during sleep by exhaling

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 8, 2020
Astronauts are trained to be space professionals

Astronauts in space can’t tell if their bladders are full

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 7, 2020
Nike was founded in 1964

Nike’s famous logo was created in 1971 for just $35

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 6, 2020
The Eiffel Tower lights up for different events

It is illegal to take photos of the Eiffel Tower at night

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 19, 2019
Starfish have four or five arms

There is a starfish with 40 arms

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 18, 2019
"Noelle" Review: Disney Plus brings a gift to the Christmas season

“Noelle” Review: Disney Plus brings a gift to the Christmas season

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 17, 2019
Rats have a lifespan of 2 years

Newborn rats can survive underwater for 40 minutes

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 17, 2019
A baby may also dream a lot, and it makes parents wonder

Babies don’t dream for the first few years of their life

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 16, 2019
These researchers help pandas in captivity

Panda researchers have to wear panda costumes to work with cubs

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 13, 2019
These computer mice are used to help people direct through their keyboard

The first computer mouse was made out of wood

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 12, 2019
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons License

Koala Bears can sleep up to 22 hours a day

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 11, 2019
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons License

Every ton of recycled paper saves around 17 trees

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 10, 2019
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons License

Polar Bears have a sharp sense of smell

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 9, 2019
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons License

40% of twins create their own language

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 6, 2019
Photo via Flickr under the Creative Commons License

2nd Street is the most common street name in the United States

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 5, 2019
Photo via Wikipedia under the Creative Commons License

A single human being’s DNA contains as much information as fifty novels

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 4, 2019
Photo by Woodbridge Middle School used with permission

Woodbridge Middle School changes school dynamic at Colonia

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 3, 2019
Photo via Flickr under the Creative Commons License

Americans throw away around 70 pounds of clothes every year

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 3, 2019
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons License

Wearing jeans is illegal in North Korea

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 2, 2019

Turkey wasn’t on the menu at the first Thanksgiving

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 27, 2019
Photo via Pxfuel under the Creative Commons License

The first powderpuff game was October 20, 1945

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 26, 2019
Photo via Flickr under the Creative Commons License

The voices of Mickey and Minnie Mouse got married in real life

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 25, 2019
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons License

Johnny Depp used to be a telemarketer

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 22, 2019
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons License

Siberian Tigers love to swim

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 21, 2019
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons License

A Pistol Shrimp can make a noise loud enough to break glass

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 20, 2019
Photo via National Park Service under the Creative Commons License

Children grow faster during Spring

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 19, 2019
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons License

Amazon’s largest warehouse is as big as 17 football fields

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2019
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons License

All Bran is only 87% bran

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 15, 2019
Photo by Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons License

Contagious yawning is a sign of empathy and a form of social bonding

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 14, 2019
Photo via Flickr under the Creative Commons License

Denmark throws cinnamon at single people on their birthday

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 13, 2019
Photo via SketchPort under the Creative Commons License

Brain freeze is actually called “sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia”

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 12, 2019
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons License

Frank Sinatra never learned how to read music

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 1, 2019
Photo via Flickr under the Creative Commons License

The term “Mischief Night” was created in New Jersey

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2019
Photo via Wikipedia under the Creative Commons License

The space between your eyebrows is called the “glabella”

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2019
Photo via Pexels under the Creative Commons License

You are 14% more likely to die on your birthday

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 29, 2019
Photo via ITN Distribution under the Creative Commons License

Poor acting leads to dissatisfaction in ‘American Poltergeist’

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 28, 2019
Hedgehogs' natural immunity comes from the erinacin in their muscular system.

Hedgehogs are immune to snake venom

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 28, 2019

CHS vs. Edison football game predictions

By: Emily Spillar, Jack Reilly, and Sasha Chiriboga
October 25, 2019
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons License

There’s a restaurant built in a gratto

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 25, 2019
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons License

Some Greenland sharks were born before the English Civil War

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2019
Photo via Library of Congress Blogs under the Creative Commons License

Japan suffers 1,500 earthquakes every year

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 23, 2019
Photo via Flickr under the Creative Commons License

Japan consists of around 6,800 islands

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 22, 2019
Junior Class Officers pose for a picture during the pep rally

Colonia takes on Spirit Week 2019

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 21, 2019
Photo via Needpix under the Creative Commons License

The first TV advertisement was broadcasted in 1941

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 21, 2019
Photo via Wikipedia under the Creative Commons License

The world record for holding one’s breath is 22 minutes

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 18, 2019
Photo via WIkimedia Commons under the Creative Commons License

Sea Otters hold hands while sleeping

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 17, 2019
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons License

Car accidents are the number one cause of death for people under 35

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 16, 2019
Photo via Flickr under the Creative Commons License

The Longest Wedding Veil Was the Same Length as 63.5 Football Fields

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 11, 2019
Photo via Sketchport under the Creative Commons License

Sarcasm can promote creative thinking

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 10, 2019
Photo via Vandenberg Air Force Base under the Creative Commons License

The word PEZ comes from the word peppermint

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 9, 2019
Photo via Flickr under the Creative Commons License

Foreign Accent Syndrome is a rare side effect of brain trauma

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 8, 2019
Photo via Wikpedia under the Creative Commons License

Ulysses S Grant was fined $20 for speeding on his horse

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 30, 2019
Photo via Pixabay under Creative Commons License

Should everyone receive a trophy?

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
June 18, 2019

Sophomore Class Video

By: Emily Spillar and Sasha Chiriboga
June 11, 2019
Celeste Ng has written another book.

Celeste Ng provides everything for young adults in Everything I Never Told You

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
June 3, 2019
Labeled for reuse, photo via Pixabay.

Why High School relationships don’t work?

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 29, 2019
The hockey team lines up before their game starts, to listen to the National Anthem.

Woodbridge Township’s Hockey Team Suffers Tough Loss on Senior Night

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 6, 2019
Photo Credit: Urban Nest Realty

Popular trends to be left in 2018

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 17, 2019
The lit Christmas tree in Avenel!

Avenel hosts its first Christmas tree lighting

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 23, 2018
Photo Credit: Photo via Netflix under the Creative Commons License

Netflix’s new movie is a modern day Christmas classic

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 15, 2018
Last year's basketball team advanced to the GMC championship. Will they make it back to the RAC again this year?

Preview of the 2018-2019 Boys’ Basketball season

By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2018
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