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In the United States, around 37 million teens utilize social media apps and spend are 4.8 hours per day on various social media apps According to data obtained in 2023, girls spend slightly more time on social media than boys.

[Photo] Impact of social media on teen mental health

By: Aysia Collazo, Reporter
April 11, 2025
Starting Quarterback Dylan Chiera getting mentally focused before the big game

[Photo] Balancing academics, sports, student life

By: Cory Pascarella, Reporter
April 11, 2025
Due to high prices in grocery stores, many people do not buy eggs or limit their buying. Inflation rates have experienced average rates to go to 37.04% per year.

[Photo] Egg prices rise as the bird flu spreads

March 27, 2025
Due to the Avian Bird Flu, many customers are notified about why prices have been so high. With the price range to be around $8-10.

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These celebrities are gone but not forgotten. This article celebrates you.

[Photo] Year in review: celebrity deaths

By: Amiya Leigh, Reporter
January 15, 2025
In a recent documentary on HBO about Yacht Rock they explain that Yacht Rock evolved from a group of comedians in the 2000's. They created a low-budget web series called "Yacht Rock," where they had these kind of imaginary alt history stories of these musicians in Southern California.

[Photo] Yacht Rock is pleasantly appealing

By: Hector Oliva, Reporter
January 31, 2025
Sadly, 43 athletes died in 2024 impacting the sports world.

[Photo] Athletes that died in 2024

By: Jayden Ferret, Reporter
January 11, 2025
Between natural disasters, wars and the erosion of women's rights, 2024 presented challenges to many across the world.

[Photo] Year of challenges : 2024

By: Hector Oliva, Editor
January 11, 2025
At the customer service counter, Daisy Amaya prepares to assist Shoprite customers with lottery purchases and rain checks.

[Photo] Importance of teenagers working in high school

By: Adrianna Pulecio, Reporter
January 30, 2025
The demand for sports psychologists is growing. These psychologists can help a player in a slump but can also manage rage, violence, assault, trauma, and expectations.

[Photo] How can psychology effect athletic performance?

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2025
Staying fit with other peers can not only be good for your physical but emotional health as well.

[Photo] Impact of physical fitness on teenager’s overall health

By: Abdelrahman Marghany, Editor
January 22, 2025
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[Photo] Mariella Spina

September 19, 2024
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[Photo] Laila Ribeiro

September 19, 2024
Colonia High School is an affluent building, which provides many opportunities for its students. 

[Photo] Are conversations important anymore?

By: Jaden Dominguez, Reporter
June 6, 2024
Eating fruit for breakfast has a number of advantages. It boosts your metabolism, stimulates your digestive track, and increases the rate of detox.

[Photo] Healthy lifestyle habits for teens and adults

April 23, 2024
In a New York Times article, "Nationally, an estimated 26 percent of public school students were considered chronically absent last school year, up from 15 percent before the pandemic."

[Photo] Student school absences on the rise

By: Brandon DeSouza, Reporter
April 30, 2024
According to the dictionary, a promposal is "an elaborately staged request to be someone's date to a prom." Are they required though?

[Photo] Are promposals necessary?

By: Jada Powell, Editor
February 1, 2024

Welcome back 2023

By: The Declaration Staff
January 11, 2024
Route 1 on Woodbridge gets covered in smoke after recent wild fire occur in Canada. New York City experiences worse air quality then the effects of 9/11.

[Photo] Side effects of forest fires

By: Elias Meli, reporter
June 16, 2023
Woodbridge Mall recently installed a few electric charging stations at the mall. These charging stations means there a less parking spots close to the mall entrance.

[Photo] Why Governor Murphy is an unpopular political figure

By: John Kucel, Reporter
June 1, 2023
Both Victoria Secret Pink and Bath and Body Works, has been around for over twenty years. But some more high end perfumes have been around for decades because their scent never goes out of style.

[Photo] Stores that have good deals on perfumes

December 19, 2022
Pictured are high school girls dancing at their senior prom.

[Photo] 2023 prom trends that will help create a perfect night

By: Victoria Sanchez, Reporter
May 4, 2023
Most parents attribute the trend of school conflicts getting worse as children strive to become famous on social media by the posting of these conflicts. Although a lot of this underlying aggression among these students has been emulated from their personal lives.

[Photo] Quick solution of filming a fight has prevailed over defusing it

May 16, 2023
Coaches are not to enter the running area, or the field event areas, during the meet, and they are not permitted to communicate with their contestants in these areas. This rule will be enforced and may result in the disqualification of the contestant. 2. A “coaches box” will be established near the finish line if possible.

[Photo] Other Notable Victories

April 25, 2023
This year's NJSIAA tournament had six new rules introduced. Since there are no more paper entries, schools have to be sure to submit entries have been submitted in a timely manner.

[Photo] Best of the best from NJSIAA Indoor Track Group Championships

April 25, 2023
For many spring is a time of rebirth but is also is a time of many religious holidays.

Observing religious holidays can pose obstacles

By: The Declaration Staff
April 7, 2023
You have to love yourself first, before loving others. Many look for love in all the wrong places, instead of working on the love within.

Why everyone should watch rom-coms

By: The Declaration Staff, Reporter
February 10, 2023
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[Photo] Dylan Miller

January 31, 2023
Located in the second floor English bathroom, the dispenser provides free menstrual products to teens. Because more teen girls use pads instead of tampons, their is a shortage of pads in the dispenser.

[Photo] SLAC installs free dispensers in Colonia High bathrooms to promote menstrual equity

By: Rachelle Saerang, Editor
October 14, 2022

Social & Emotional Learning: how to manage stress

By: The Declaration Staff
April 25, 2022

Start the conversation – love yourself

By: The Declaration Staff
April 3, 2022
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Spanish Heritage Month

By: The Declaration Staff
January 6, 2022
After having their 2020 season cancelled due to Covid, the CHS boys' volleyball team was more than ready to serve up a W this season.

[Photo] Boys’ Varsity Volleyball: CHS defeats JFK

By: Roopindar Notra, Reporter
May 21, 2021
Mrs. Allen's Block 3 English class now has 13 students in the room five days per week.

[Photo] In-person learning: Zega making the right choice

By: Dylan DaCunha, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2021
Fans have been restricted and players must have their temperatures logged, but the games will continue indoors.

[Photo] How well are COVID protocols being used for sports?

By: Roopindar Notra
April 8, 2021
In the United States, according to The Vision Council, around 164 million American adults wear glasses. They also predict that those numbers will rise by 2050 due to more and more cases for nearsightedness.

[Photo] How eyes are affected by screen time

January 25, 2021
As schools flip-flop from hybrid to remote, schedules are constantly changing which may pose problems for parents and students.

[Photo] COVID-19’s impact on school

By: Haley O’Neill, Reporter
December 8, 2020
With COVID-19 cases still on the rise, more and more schools are going virtual instead on in-person instruction. Empty lockers tell the story of how education is changing due to the pandemic.

[Photo] Impact of COVID-19 on private and public schools varies

By: Colin Thompson, reporter
December 7, 2020
Only 8% of people like horror movies and of that 8% majority are Millenials according to CivicScience.

Invoke the Halloween spirit with these must-watch shows

By: The Declaration Staff
October 22, 2020
To stay safe, people have resorted to making masks out of household objects. Some crafters and seamstresses have begun making custom masks for essential workers and the general public.

[Photo] Positive things people have done during this pandemic

By: Alexa Leviten, Managing Editor & Public Relations
May 8, 2020
After four years a patriot,seniors find it hard to say goodbye

[Photo] What an underclassmen needs to know to survive high school

September 17, 2020
Please practice the safety measures being enforced due to the virus!

[Photo] COVID-19: The pandemic that has shook the world

By: Sasha Chiriboga, Reporter
April 2, 2020
Empty shelves and empty cases, where the food will be no more. This is what many of the shelves at supermarkets and Walmarts look like when people panic.

[Photo] Hoarding supplies is dangerous

By: Sara Attia, Reporter
March 20, 2020
What happens during this game determines who advances in the GMC tournament, so the pressure was on the Patriots.

[Photo] Colonia Girls Basketball team defeats the Zebras, 47-22

By: Alexa Leviten, Managing Editor & Public Relations
March 12, 2020
Whether you have someone or not, this Valentine's Day celebrate love. Love yourself, love a friend, or love a significant other.

Romance is in the air

By: The Declaration Staff, Reporter/Editor
February 4, 2020
On his way to a touchdown, Senior Kenneth Shinski, wide receiver, runs the field on a completed pass

[Photo] Colonia Patriots Football fights for a playoff spot

By: Jack Reilly, Reporter
December 2, 2019
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