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According to Leaders, by 2026 the sneaker industry is estimated to be worth $100 billion. By 2030, the sneaker resale industry is expected to grow $30 billion.

[Photo] Has Sneaker Reselling ruined the Sneaker Community?

By: Angel Gonzalez, Reporter
June 14, 2023
In the United States, Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government. Their meetings happens at the US Capitol in Washington D.C.

[Photo] Congress: corrupting elections through district hopping

By: John Kucel, Reporter
February 8, 2023
Holding grudges is something that can often cause a lack in mental and physical wellness. It something that causes much stress.

[Photo] Holding grudges: good or bad?

By: Dylan DaCunha, Editor-in-Chief
June 2, 2022
In the USA, International Women's Day has been recognized since 1911 but wasn't commemorated until 1978.

[Photo] Influential women of Colonia High School

March 31, 2022
Above is traditional Japanese food. When Japanese people practice 'kuchi zamishi,' these are various foods that they could be eating.

[Photo] October 7

By: Dylan DaCunha, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2021
With her tour dates in mind, Billie Eilish will be playing in New York's Citi Field in September at the Gonernors Ball Music Festival along with Post Malone.

[Photo] “Happier Than Ever”–Billie Eilish begins a new era with a bang

By: Arianna Angel, Club Reporter
May 27, 2021
The wait at the DMV is never something to look forward to. According to the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission, "In most cases, you can renew your license online, even if your renewal form says you are required to visit an agency in person."

[Photo] Experience at the DMV

By: Lauren Dugan, Reporter
May 10, 2021
The stunning imagery in Soul can put any viewer in a trance. The beautiful interpretations of the universe and Earth truly redefine what life is all about.

[Photo] Does Pixar’s “Soul” actually touch the soul?

By: Katherine Albuquerque, Editor
March 5, 2021
Stephen Chbosky is a novelist, screenwriter, and director who was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on January 25, 1970.

[Photo] Quote of the day- life & change

By: Alexa Leviten, Managing Editor & Public Relations
October 9, 2020
George Herman "Babe" Ruth Jr. was an American professional baseball player whose career in Major League Baseball spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935

[Photo] You just can’t beat the person who never gives up. – Babe Ruth

February 28, 2020
In defense of slavery and to prevent tariffs, Mississippi withdrew from the union. After the Civil War, Mississippi was left in worse shape financially than before the war.

[Photo] January 9, 1861

January 10, 2020
When taking the SAT, answer every question possible. Points are not deducted.

[Photo] October 21, SAT Tip of the Day

By: Dawayne De Rios
October 21, 2019
They always say yeehaw, but they never ask hawyee.

[Photo] June 14, 1923- First country music hit is recorded

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
June 14, 2019
Grease is one of the most iconic musical movies of all time

[Photo] June 13, 1978- “Grease” film debuts

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
June 13, 2019
Scary!

[Photo] May 21, 1908- First horror movie premiers in Chicago

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
May 21, 2019
12 years late, gay marriage became legal in all 50 states.

[Photo] May 17, 2004- Massachusetts becomes first state to legalize gay marriage

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
May 17, 2019
Bowling for Columbine is directed by Cannes film festival

[Photo] May 15, 2002- Bowling for Columbine premiers

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
May 15, 2019
Seen here is MLB legend and the holder of the MLB's longest hitting streak, Joe DiMaggio eating with star actress Marilyn Monroe.

[Photo] May 15, 1941- Joe DiMaggio starts 56-game hitting streak

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 15, 2019
Seen here is NBA and college basketball legend Bill Walton, who was able to win player of the year in college, and an MVP in the NBA.

[Photo] May 10, 1993- Bill Walton is inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 15, 2019
James Charles has become famous in the makeup YouTuber community in the last couple of years. He is one of the youngest YouTubers at only 19.

[Photo] James Charles broke a record of losing the most subscribers in less than 24 hours.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
May 13, 2019
Vertigo is a classic film noir movie

[Photo] May 9, 1958- Vertigo film released

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
May 9, 2019
Chess is considered a sport in the United States.

[Photo] There are 204 squares on an 8×8 chess board.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
May 2, 2019
Seen here is all-time boxing legend Muhammad Ali, who was able to defeat Jimmy Young in '76 for the heavyweight title.

[Photo] April 30, 1976- Muhammad Ali beats Jimmy Young in 15 for heavyweight boxing title

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 1, 2019
Black Panther is an iconic marvel movie that has by far one of the most diverse casts that the modern movie universe has ever seen.

[Photo] April 18, 2018- “Black Panther” becomes first film in 35 years shown at commercial cinema in Saudi Arabia

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
April 18, 2019
Seen here is NBA legend Michael Jordan going up for a layup against the Boston Celtics during the 1987 season.

[Photo] April 16, 1987- Michael Jordan scores 3,000 points in a season

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
April 17, 2019
In Living Color is a very popular sketch comedy show that ran for 4 years.

[Photo] April 15, 1990- “In Living Color” premiers on FOX

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
April 15, 2019
For the love of all that is good in this world, please get your kids vaccinated.

[Photo] April 12, 1955- Polio vaccine is deemed to be “safe and effective”

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
April 12, 2019
MLB 1960s

[Photo] April 8, 1968- Baseball’s Opening Day is postponed because of MLK’s assassination

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
April 11, 2019
Seen here is the Big Ten conference logo using Rutgers colors, as all their athletic teams joined the conference just a few years ago.

[Photo] April 3, 2007- Rutgers women’s basketball makes it to the NCAA Championship

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
April 5, 2019
Seen here is former Lakers guard Kobe Bryant getting ready to shoot a free throw.

[Photo] April 2, 2010- Kobe Bryant signs a three-year deal with the Lakers

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
April 2, 2019
Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" is named to be the 11th most popular song of all time

[Photo] March 29, 2005- “We Belong Together” is released by Mariah Carey

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
March 29, 2019
The spring musical this year is "Chicago" set in Chicago! Come see it!

[Photo] The “Windy City” has nothing to do with the weather in Chicago.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
March 27, 2019
Metallica is a rock band that was formed in 1981 in California. It is considered a staple band for rock culture.

[Photo] Metallica is the first and only band to play on all seven continents.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
March 21, 2019
Seen here is the team photo for the UCLA Bruins in 1964, who would go on to win the NCAA Championship in that same season.

[Photo] March 21, 1964- UCLA men’s basketball completes the perfect season

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
March 21, 2019
Seen here is a more current example of women's hockey, but it shows how it is still around to this day.

[Photo] March 19, 1990- First women’s’ ice hockey tournament ever takes place

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
March 20, 2019
Seen here is Yankee Stadium, which was the home of the Yankees for over 60 years.

[Photo] March 12, 1903- Yankees approved as members of the American League

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
March 15, 2019
Jay Z is one of the most iconic rappers of all time

[Photo] February 22, 2017- Jay Z becomes first rapper in Songwriters Hall of Fame

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
February 22, 2019
This movie was also turned into a Broadway show.

[Photo] Beauty and the Beast was the first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
February 15, 2019
thank u, next has broken records faster than any other album and artist in history, especially for a female.

[Photo] thank u , next from top to bottom

By: Jada Davis and Kelly Branco
February 18, 2019
Seen here is Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, which was not finished until four years after the Dodgers moved from Brooklyn.

[Photo] February 7, 1958- Brooklyn Dodgers move to Los Angeles

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
February 8, 2019
New York, New York is an iconic Frank Sinatra piece

[Photo] January 7, 1985- “New York, New York” becomes New York’s anthem

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
February 7, 2019
The original Broadway cast of Rent launched some stars into their careers like Indina Menzel who played Maureen. All of the original cast members sang "Seasons of Love" with the Rent Live cast members at the end of the musical.

[Photo] Take It or Leave it: the flop that was Rent Live

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
January 29, 2019
Seen here is a picture of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrating last year's Super Bowl win by holding out the trophy just moments after the actual game.

[Photo] February 4, 2018- The Eagles stun the Patriots to win their first ever Super Bowl

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
February 5, 2019
Known for her creative and outrageous outfits, Gaga created an image for herself in the 2000s that was much different than any other artist at the time.

[Photo] Pop

February 12, 2019
Because of it's success stars like Indina Mezel rose to fame.

[Photo] The creator of RENT, Jonathan Larson, died hours before it’s Broadway debut.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
January 28, 2019
Because of this movie, Debbie Reynolds, only 19 at the time rose to stardom.

[Photo] In the iconic, “Singin’ in the Rain” scene, Gene Kelly had a 103 degree fever.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
January 24, 2019
Seen here is Giants stadium, where one of the greatest defensive players of all time, and Giants legend Lawrence Taylor played.

[Photo] January 15, 1994- Lawrence Taylor announces his retirement from the NFL

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
January 15, 2019
Seen here is late MLB legend Ty Cobb sliding into third base.

[Photo] December 18, 1886- Ty Cobb is born

December 18, 2018
Joe Dimaggio was famous for his love life with Marilyn Monroe

[Photo] December 11, 1951- Joe DiMaggio retires

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
December 11, 2018
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[Photo] December 6, 2017- Time Magazine names Person of the Year “The Silence Breakers”

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
December 6, 2018
Barack Obama served as the president of the United States from 2008 through 2016

[Photo] November 4, 2008- Barack Obama elected president

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
December 4, 2018
This African Bush Elephant can weight up to 12,000 pounds.

[Photo] Elephants are the only mammal that can’t jump.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 5, 2018
Apollo 12 was the sixth manned flight in the United States

[Photo] November 19, 1969- Apollo 12 astronauts landed

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
November 19, 2018
Seen here is New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, number 10 (left), being surrounded by approaching Texans players looking to sack him.

[Photo] Editorial: Giant failure on the gridiron

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
November 13, 2018
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[Photo] Behind the scene of Pocahontas

October 25, 2018
The population grows about 1.1% per year

[Photo] October 31, 2011- World population reaches 7 billion people

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
October 31, 2018
The leaked transgender memo has caused outrage in their community- is it justified?

[Photo] Transgender memo is setting back society

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
October 26, 2018
Pele dribbling past a defender during the 1960 season.

[Photo] October 23, 1940- Pele is born

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
October 23, 2018
The 1986 Government shut down happened during Ronald Reagan's presidency.

[Photo] October 16, 1986- US Government shuts down

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
October 16, 2018
Seen here are three of the Eagles starting offensive Lineman (left) and wide receiver Torrey Smith (right) who helped get this historic franchise their first super bowl win last season.

[Photo] October 15, 1933- Eagles play their first NFL game

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
October 15, 2018
Yankee stadium during one the Yankees games this past season. Also the sight of tonight's wild card game.

[Photo] October 3- Yankees vs. A’s Wild Card game

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
October 4, 2018
The hand jive was common in the 50's.

[Photo] The hand jive was invented in 1957 by a group of teenagers at the Cats Basement in London. They had no room to dance so they created the hand jive to have some fun!

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
October 4, 2018
Vince Carter is seen here playing for the New Jersey Nets, one of many teams he played for during his 21 year NBA career.

[Photo] September 25- 2000 Summer Olympics Basketball

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
September 26, 2018
A young child drinks at a segregated fountain in the late 1930s: a time period filled with language still used today.

first home varsity baseball game will be April 10

[Photo] Baseball and softball upcoming seasons

By: Jillian Pero, spring reporter
April 4, 2018
I surrender.

[Photo] capitulate – v. cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.

February 19, 2018
Darkening the Sky and image of the solar eclipse was taken on August 21, 2017

[Photo] A natural Phenomenon that darkens the sky

By: Frankie Brock and Jada Davis
January 30, 2018
The natural disaster Hurricane Maria

[Photo] The natural disaster that rocked the globe

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
January 30, 2018
Allred (right) with client Norma McCorvey ("Jane Roe" in Roe v. Wade)

[Photo] Roe v. Wade Decision

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2018
Portrait of the young and brooding Edgar Allen Poe.

[Photo] Edgar Allen Poe is Born

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
January 19, 2018
Buble

[Photo] Michael Buble’s Christmas album is something everyone has to hear

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
December 6, 2017
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[Photo] Spread Some Christmas Cheer All Year With Ariana Grande’s Christmas and Chill EP

By: Alyssa Salvato, Fall reporter
December 13, 2017
Striking a pose at the end of the show the 2009 cast of Anything Goes leaves audience speechless.

[Photo] Anything Goes premieres

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
November 21, 2017
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[Photo] Elizabeth I  ascends English throne

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
November 17, 2017
Displaying confidence and leadership Franklin D. Roosevelt smiles for a photographer.

[Photo] F.D.R wins unprecedented fourth term

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2017
The Return of the King is the third and final volume of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, following The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers.

[Photo] The Return of the King is Published

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
October 20, 2017
A portrait of Jadwiga, depicts the First Female King of Poland royal essence and grace.

[Photo] Woman Crowned Queen of Poland

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
October 16, 2017
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[Photo] Optical Phonograph Patent

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
October 17, 2017
A trained bottlenose dolphin named K-Dog leaps out of the water during a training exercise in the Persian Gulf.

[Photo] Military Trained Dolphins

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
October 13, 2017
Fighting to the Finish these 1892 football teams were playing a complete different game then the one the world know today.

[Photo] First Nighttime Football Game Played

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
September 29, 2017
Indicating Rockefeller center as a Designated landmark of New York City, this plaque is a symbol of its importance.

[Photo] Rockefeller Center is Declared a National Landmark

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2017
Representing the legislative branch the Western front of the United States Capitol stands tall.

[Photo] Washington Lays the Cornerstone

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2017
College isn't for everyone. Trade fields may be the right path for you.

[Photo] Why A Trade Might Be Right For You

By: Thomas J. Lo Coco Jr., Spring Reporter
May 9, 2017
The woman supposedly fell off after unbuckling her seat belt.

[Photo] Woman dies at Disneyland

By: Michelle Remite-Berthet, Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2017
As a result of World War II, the U.S. dropped atomic bombs in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

[Photo] Japan attacks Pearl Harbor

By: Michelle Remite-Berthet, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2016
The 1930s-1960s Hollywood star died of an intracerebral hemorrhage

[Photo] Cary Grant dies

By: Michelle Remite-Berthet, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2016
The award-winning song by the King of Pop lives on after more than 30 years.

[Photo] Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” premieres

By: Michelle Remite-Berthet, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2016
The League of Nations formed as a result of the Paris Peace Conference that ended the First World War.

[Photo] League of Nations meets for the first time

By: Michelle Remite-Berthet, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2016
With acceptance rates as low as 4.69%, college seems inaccessible as ever.

[Photo] Should college applications have a price?

By: Michelle Remite-Berthet, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2016
The show ran for 28 seasons and ended in February 2002.

[Photo] “Disneyland” premieres on ABC

By: Michelle Remite-Berthet, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2016
Clinton turns 69 today, and was born in Chicago.

[Photo] Hillary Clinton is born

By: Michelle Remite-Berthet, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2016
Construction for the George Washington Bridge started in 1927.

[Photo] George Washington Bridge opens

By: Michelle Remite-Berthet, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2016
The Niagara Falls is actually the border between Ontario, Canada, and New York, USA

[Photo] Man goes over Niagara Falls and survives

By: Michelle Remite-Berthet, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2016
As a result of his musical skills, Neil Young is known as one of the greatest guitar legends of all time

[Photo] Neil Young removes nodes

By: Michelle Remite-Berthet, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2016
Invented by John Stevens, the steamboat had an active use throughout the 18th century.

[Photo] First steam-powered ferry boat takes first trip

By: Michelle Remite-Berthet, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2016
Cats has won The Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical and a Tony Award for Best Musical.

[Photo] “Cats” the musical opens

By: Michelle Remite-Berthet, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2016
The Mormon church stands in Salt Lake City, Utah

[Photo] Polygamy outlawed by Mormon Church

By: Michelle Remite-Berthet, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2016
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