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Lily Borek

Lily Borek, Editor

Lily Borek is a junior at Colonia High School. She enjoys spending time with friends, watching horror movies and listening to music. Borek plans on going to John Jay College of Criminal Justice to pursue her dream of becoming a forensic psychologist. Borek loves reptiles and even has a leopard gecko herself named Nenos. 

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Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer

“Midnight Sun” by Stephenie Meyer switches Twilight’s perspective

By: Lily Borek, Editor
June 5, 2024
May 25, 1977- "Star Wars" Opens in Theaters

May 25, 1977- “Star Wars” Opens in Theaters

By: Lily Borek, Editor
May 25, 2024
May 24, 1883- The Brooklyn Bridge Opens

May 24, 1883- The Brooklyn Bridge Opens

By: Lily Borek, Editor
May 24, 2024
Going to prom with friends or your significant other is a big milestone for your relationship.

Is having a prom date necessary?

By: Lily Borek, Editor
May 23, 2024
May 23, 1911- New York Public Library Dedicated

May 23, 1911- New York Public Library Dedicated

By: Lily Borek, Editor
May 23, 2024
Tony has a better outlook in life due to her belief in meliorism. 

May 22, 1455- The War of the Roses begins

By: Lily Borek, Editor
May 22, 2024
May 21, 1881- American Red Cross Founded

May 21, 1881- American Red Cross Founded

By: Lily Borek, Editor
May 21, 2024
May 3, 1933- James Brown is born

May 3, 1933- James Brown is born

By: Lily Borek, Editor
May 3, 2024
May 2, 2011- Osama Bin Laden dies

May 2, 2011- Osama Bin Laden dies

By: Lily Borek, Editor
May 2, 2024
May 1, 1931- Empire State Building Dedicated

May 1, 1931- Empire State Building Dedicated

By: Lily Borek, Editor
May 1, 2024
April 30, 1945- Hitler dies

April 30, 1945- Hitler dies

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 30, 2024
April 29, 2004- WWII monument opens in Washington, D.C.

April 29, 2004- WWII monument opens in Washington, D.C.

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 29, 2024
April 26, 1984- Ronald Reagan visits China

April 26, 1984- Ronald Reagan visits China

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 25, 2024
April 25, 1917- Ella Fitzgerald is born

April 25, 1917- Ella Fitzgerald is born

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 25, 2024
April 24, 1800- Library of Congress established

April 24, 1800- Library of Congress established

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 24, 2024
High school students are constantly stressed which affects their mental health. Time management can help relieve some of the stress put on them.

Can stress be relieved by time management?

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 23, 2024
April 23, 1564- William Shakespeare is born

April 23, 1564- William Shakespeare is born

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 23, 2024
April 22, 1970- First ever Earth Day

April 22, 1970- First ever Earth Day

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 22, 2024
Oklahoma City bombing

April 19, 1995- Oklahoma City bombing

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 19, 2024
Chinese student protest

April 18, 1989- Chinese students protest against Government

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 18, 2024
Apollo 13 crew members

April 17, 1970- Apollo 13 returns to Earth

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 17, 2024
Apollo 16 on the moon

April 16, 1972- Apollo 16 departs for the moon

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 16, 2024
The Titanic

April 15, 1912- Titanic sinks

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 15, 2024
Franklin D. Roosevelt

April 12, 1945- FDR dies

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 12, 2024
Apollo 13 crew members

April 11, 1970- Apollo 13 launches to the moon

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 11, 2024
ASPCA

April 10, 1866- ASPCA founded

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 10, 2024
NASA's first American astronauts

April 9, 1959- NASA introduces United States first astronauts

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 9, 2024
Frank Robinson

April 8, 1975- Frank Robinson first black manager in MLB

By: Lily Borek, Editor
April 8, 2024
March 29, 1973- America withdraws from Vietnam

March 29, 1973- America withdraws from Vietnam

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 29, 2024
March 28, 1915- First American killed in WWI

March 28, 1915- First American killed in WWI

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 28, 2024
March 27, 1964- Earthquake rocks Alaska

March 27, 1964- Earthquake rocks Alaska

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 27, 2024
March 26, 1979- Israel-Egypt peace agreement signed

March 26, 1979- Israel-Egypt peace agreement signed

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 26, 2024
March 25, 1967- MLK leads march against the Vietnam War

March 25, 1967- MLK leads march against the Vietnam War

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 25, 2024
March 22, 1972- Equal rights Amendment passed by Congress

March 22, 1972- Equal rights Amendment passed by Congress

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 22, 2024
March 21, 1965- MLK begins march from Selma to Montgomery

March 21, 1965- MLK begins march from Selma to Montgomery

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 21, 2024
March 20, 1854- Republican Party Founded

March 20, 1854- Republican Party Founded

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 20, 2024
March 19, 2003- War in Iraq begins

March 19, 2003- War in Iraq begins

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 19, 2024
March 18, 1852- Wells and Fargo launches

March 18, 1852- Wells and Fargo launches

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 18, 2024
March 15, 1767- Andrew Jackson was born

March 15, 1767- Andrew Jackson was born

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 15, 2024
March 14, 1879- Albert Einstein is born

March 14, 1879- Albert Einstein is born

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 14, 2024
March 13, 1991- "Paris is Burning" Premiers in Theaters

March 13, 1991- “Paris is Burning” Premiers in Theaters

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 13, 2024
March 12, 1894- Coca-Cola sold in glass bottles

March 12, 1894- Coca-Cola sold in glass bottles

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 12, 2024
March 11, 1989- "Cops" debuts

March 11, 1989- “Cops” debuts

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 11, 2024
March 8, 1669- Mount Etna began rumbling

March 8, 1669- Mount Etna began rumbling

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 8, 2024
March 7, 1999- Stanley Kubrick died

March 7, 1999- Stanley Kubrick died

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 7, 2024
March 6, 1475- Michelangelo is born

March 6, 1475- Michelangelo is born

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 6, 2024
March 5, 1770- The Boston Massacre

March 5, 1770- The Boston Massacre

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 5, 2024
March 4, 1974- "People" magazine launches

March 4, 1974- “People” magazine launches

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 4, 2024
March 2, 1904- Dr. Seuss is born

March 2, 1904- Dr. Seuss is born

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 2, 2024
March 1, 1692- Salem Witch hunt begins

March 1, 1692- Salem Witch hunt begins

By: Lily Borek, Editor
March 1, 2024
February 29, 1916- Two ships sink in North Sea Battle

February 29, 1916- Two ships sink in North Sea Battle

By: Lily Borek, Editor
February 29, 2024
Application from Shoprite careers tab. Applications have become more accessible on store's websites.

Finding a job as a teen

By: Lily Borek, Editor
February 27, 2024
February 27, 1922- Supreme Court defends women's voting rights

February 27, 1922- Supreme Court defends women’s voting rights

By: Lily Borek, Editor
February 27, 2024
February 26, 1993- World Trade Center is bombed

February 26, 1993- World Trade Center is bombed

By: Lily Borek, Editor
February 26, 2024
February 25, 1948- Communists take power in Czechoslovakia

February 25, 1948- Communists take power in Czechoslovakia

By: Lily Borek, Editor
February 25, 2024
February 24, 1868- Andrew Johnson impeached

February 24, 1868- Andrew Johnson impeached

By: Lily Borek, Editor
February 24, 2024
February 23, 1945- U.S. flag raised during battle with Iwo Jima

February 23, 1945- U.S. flag raised during battle with Iwo Jima

By: Lily Borek, Editor
February 23, 2024
February 22, 1732- George Washington is Born

February 22, 1732- George Washington is Born

By: Lily Borek, Editor
February 22, 2024
Although audiences found the ending predictable, Sony Pictures suggested a happier ending where Lucy (Drew Barrymore) is cured.

50 First Dates is the perfect Valentine’s Day movie

By: Lily Borek, Editor
February 14, 2024
February 9, 1773- William Henry Harrison was born

February 9, 1773- William Henry Harrison was born

By: Lily Borek, Editor
February 9, 2024
February 8, 1725- Peter the Great died

February 8, 1725- Peter the Great died

By: Lily Borek, Editor
February 8, 2024
February 7, 1964- The Beatles Arrive in New York

February 7, 1964- The Beatles Arrive in New York

By: Lily Borek, Editor
February 7, 2024
February 6, 1952- Queen Elizabeth II Took the Throne

February 6, 1952- Queen Elizabeth II Took the Throne

By: Lily Borek, Editor
February 6, 2024
February 5, 1994- White Supremacist Convicted of Killing Medgar Evers

February 5, 1994- White Supremacist Convicted of Killing Medgar Evers

By: Lily Borek, Editor
February 5, 2024
February 2, 1887- First Groundhog Day

February 2, 1887- First Groundhog Day

By: Lily Borek, Editor
February 2, 2024
February 1, 2002- Journalist Daniel Pearl was Murdered

February 1, 2002- Journalist Daniel Pearl was Murdered

By: Lily Borek, Editor
February 1, 2024
January 31, 1865- Houses Passes the 13 Amendment

January 31, 1865- Houses Passes the 13 Amendment

By: Lily Borek, Editor
January 31, 2024
January 30, 1920- Mazda Car Company was Founded

January 30, 1920- Mazda Car Company was Founded

By: Lily Borek, Editor
January 30, 2024
January 29, 1820- King George III died

January 29, 1820- King George III died

By: Lily Borek, Editor
January 29, 2024
January 27, 1945- Auschwitz is liberated

January 27, 1945- Auschwitz is liberated

By: Lily Borek, Editor
January 27, 2024
2023 was definitely a year of interesting fashion comebacks. Some people chose the 80s, some the 90s, but a major comeback was 2000 and 2010's fashion.

2023’s fashion encompasses lots of throwbacks

By: Lily Borek, Editor
January 26, 2024
January 26, 2020- Kobe Bryant dies

January 26, 2020- Kobe Bryant dies

By: Lily Borek, Editor
January 26, 2024
January 25, 1905- World's largest diamond found

January 25, 1905- World’s largest diamond found

By: Lily Borek, Editor
January 25, 2024
January 24, 2006- Pixar is bought by Walt Disney

January 24, 2006- Pixar is bought by Walt Disney

By: Lily Borek, Editor
January 24, 2024
January 23, 1957- Frisbees are created

January 23, 1957- Frisbees are created

By: Lily Borek, Editor
January 23, 2024
In "Santa Baby" Eartha Kitt talks about how she wants a light blue 54' convertible, a yacht, a deed to a platinum mine, a sable, stocking full of a duplex and check, Tiffany decorations and a ring for Christmas.

“Santa Baby” is one pricey Christmas song

By: Lily Borek, Editor
December 22, 2023
December 22, 1956- First gorilla born in captivity

December 22, 1956- First gorilla born in captivity

By: Lily Borek, Editor
December 22, 2023
December 21, 1891- First ever Basketball Game played

December 21, 1891- First ever Basketball Game played

By: Lily Borek, Editor
December 21, 2023
December 20, 1957- Elvis Presley is Drafted

December 20, 1957- Elvis Presley is Drafted

By: Lily Borek, Editor
December 20, 2023
December 19, 1998, former President Bill Clinton impeached

December 19, 1998, former President Bill Clinton impeached

By: Lily Borek, Editor
December 19, 2023
December 18, 1620, Mayflower arrives at Plymouth Harbor

December 18, 1620, Mayflower arrives at Plymouth Harbor

By: Lily Borek, Editor
December 18, 2023
In 2023, Doordash had 37 million active users." DoorDash had 550,000 partnered restaurants and grocery markets on its platform in 2023."

Food delivery gift cards the perfect Christmas gift for teens

By: Lily Borek, Editor
December 13, 2023
Home Alone is a comedy/family movie based on a curious 8 year old boy, Kevin McCallister. This movie is a perfect holiday movie for people of all ages. 

Home Alone is the perfect holiday movie

By: Lily Borek, Editor
December 13, 2023
December 13, 2003- Saddam Hussein Captured

December 13, 2003- Saddam Hussein Captured

By: Lily Borek, Editor
December 13, 2023
December 12, 1980- Da Vinci's notebook sells for $5,126,000

December 12, 1980- Da Vinci’s notebook sells for $5,126,000

By: Lily Borek, Editor
December 12, 2023
December 11, 1941- Germany Declares War on United States

December 11, 1941- Germany Declares War on United States

By: Lily Borek, Editor
December 11, 2023
December 8, 1980- John Lennon dies

December 8, 1980- John Lennon dies

By: Lily Borek, Editor
December 8, 2023
December 7, 1941- Pearl Harbor bombed

December 7, 1941- Pearl Harbor bombed

By: Lily Borek, Editor
December 7, 2023
December 6, 1884- Washington Monument is Completed

December 6, 1884- Washington Monument is Completed

By: Lily Borek, Editor
December 6, 2023
No alcohol sing drawing (Cliparts) banning,signs,no,alcohol,sing

December 5, 1933- 21 amendment is ratified

By: Lily Borek, Editor
December 5, 2023
Photo credit: Photo via Marcus Winkler via Flickr under creative commons license. "Cancel culture" is a term that has been used over the past decade on social media. Some say people are getting "cancelled" for no reason other than being human.

Is cancel culture beneficial or problematic?

By: Lily Borek, Editor
November 6, 2023
November 6, 1860- Abraham Lincoln elected president

November 6, 1860- Abraham Lincoln elected president

By: Lily Borek, Editor
November 6, 2023
November 5, 1968- Richard Nixon elected president

November 5, 1968- Richard Nixon elected president

By: Lily Borek, Editor
November 5, 2023
November 4, 2008- President Barack Obama elected as America's first Black president

November 4, 2008- President Barack Obama elected as America’s first Black president

By: Lily Borek, Editor
November 4, 2023
November 3, 1957- Soviet Union launches dog into space

November 3, 1957- Soviet Union launches dog into space

By: Lily Borek, Editor
November 3, 2023
November 2, 1983- Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday is declared

November 2, 1983- Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday is declared

By: Lily Borek, Editor
November 2, 2023
November 1, 1946- First NBA game played

November 1, 1946- First NBA game played

By: Lily Borek, Editor
November 1, 2023
October 31, 1517- Martin Luther posts 95 theses

October 31, 1517- Martin Luther posts 95 theses

By: Lily Borek, Editor
October 31, 2023
October 27, 1904- New York City Subway opens

October 27, 1904- New York City Subway opens

By: Lily Borek, Editor
October 27, 2023
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