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Christia Assa

Christia Assa, Managing Editor

Christia Assa is a 17-year-old Senior at Colonia High School. Managing Editor of Social Media of The Declaration Newspaper, Assa has been a part of The Declaration for 3 years. Assa is involved in the school in various ways as she is a part of the choir, Black Student Union, Ecology Club and many more. Assa is also a mentor for the Big Brother Big Sister program and part of Congressman Frank Pallone Youth Advisory Council. She advocates for social justice issues and hopes to be a part of great changes in the world. To get away from the world, Assa enjoys listening to music and read. In the future, Assa aspires to travel and learn about different cultures. She loves to travel and discover new things! Most importantly, she loves to write about things she is passionate about. As a journalist, Assa strives to write content that interests not only herself but her readers too.

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Leaving many people homeless, Hurricane Ida destroys the home of many in 2021.

U.S. events that kickstart the new decade

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
February 15, 2022

Defining Our Identities Podcast

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
February 3, 2022
Seaside Polar Bear Plunge

5 activities to keep you busy this winter

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
January 20, 2022
Ripped a part, the toilet dispenser in the girls bathroom is destroyed.

Downside to the devious lick challenge

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
November 15, 2021
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Instagram adds a new pronoun feature

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
June 9, 2021
Today in History - June 3, 1965

Today in History – June 3, 1965

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
June 3, 2021
Today in History - April 29, 1967

Today in History – April 29, 1967

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
April 29, 2021
Today in History - April 19, 1775

Today in History – April 19, 1775

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
April 19, 2021
Today in History - April 15, 1861

Today in History – April 15, 1861

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
April 15, 2021
Today in History - April 13, 1931

Today in History – April 13, 1931

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
April 13, 2021
Today in History - April 1,  2001

Today in History – April 1, 2001

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
April 1, 2021
Today in History - March 31,  1889

Today in History – March 31, 1889

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
March 31, 2021
Today in History - March 30, 1867

Today in History – March 30, 1867

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
March 30, 2021
Today in History - March 29, 1974

Today in History – March 29, 1974

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
March 26, 2021
Today in History - March 25, 1199

Today in History – March 25, 1199

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
March 25, 2021
Today in History - March 24, 1853

Today in History – March 24, 1853

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
March 24, 2021
Today in History - February 16, 1840

Today in History – February 16, 1840

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
February 16, 2021
Today in History - February 5, 1969

Today in History – February 5, 1969

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
February 5, 2021
Today in History - February 2, 1913

Today in History – February 2, 1913

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
February 2, 2021
Today in History - January 28, 1986

Today in History – January 28, 1986

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
January 28, 2021
Looking back at 2020, exciting and historical moments in Pop Culture was made.

ReRun of 2020 Pop Culture Events

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
January 27, 2021

10 activities to do in quarantine

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
January 25, 2021

Today in History – January 19, 1966

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
January 19, 2021
Today in History - January 11, 1935

Today in History – January 11, 1935

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
January 11, 2021
We Were Liar is included in the ALA Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults for 2015.

We Were Liars is a page turning book

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
January 8, 2021
Having an abundance of masks, there are many designs to choose from.

Face masks that everyone’s masking for

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
December 22, 2020
Today in History - December 21, 1898

Today in History – December 21, 1898

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
December 21, 2020

Snow storm update

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
December 18, 2020
Today in History - December 17, 1903

Today in History – December 17, 1903

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
December 17, 2020
Today in History - December 16, 1773

Today in History – December 16, 1773

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
December 16, 2020
Today in History - December 15, 1941

Today in History – December 15, 1941

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
December 15, 2020
Looking out for the safety of their customers and staff, MyUnique Thrift placed signs all of the store on how to properly wear a mask.

Benefits to shopping for second-hand clothes

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
December 14, 2020
Today in History - December 14,

Today in History – December 14,

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
December 14, 2020
Today in History - December 11, 1816

Today in History – December 11, 1816

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
December 11, 2020
Today in History - December 10, 1931

Today in History – December 10, 1931

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
December 10, 2020
Today in History - December 9, 1793

Today in History – December 9, 1793

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
December 9, 2020
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Today in History – December 8, 1987

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
December 8, 2020
Today in History - December 7, 1941

Today in History – December 7, 1941

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
December 7, 2020
Today in History - December 4, 1874

Today in History – December 4, 1874

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
December 4, 2020
Today in History - December 3, 1993

Today in History – December 3, 1993

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
December 3, 2020
Today in History - December 2, 1823

Today in History – December 2, 1823

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
December 2, 2020
Today in History - December 1, 1955

Today in History – December 1, 1955

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
December 1, 2020
Today in History - November 19, 1863

Today in History – November 19, 1863

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
November 19, 2020
Today in History - November 18, 1872

Today in History – November 18, 1872

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
November 18, 2020
Playbill for the Waitress Musical at Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

Waitress the Book transformed into a Musical

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
November 17, 2020
Today in History - November 17, 1922

Today in History – November 17, 1922

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
November 17, 2020
Appearing on the the top charts for games on the app store, in first place is  Among Us.

Among Us has people across the world addicted

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
November 13, 2020
Today in History - November 9, 1960

Today in History – November 9, 1960

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
November 9, 2020
Today in History - October 29, 1929

Today in History – October 29, 1929

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
October 29, 2020
Today in History - October 28, 1886

Today in History – October 28, 1886

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
October 28, 2020
Today in History - October 27, 1904

Today in History – October 27, 1904

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
October 27, 2020
Today in History - October 26, 1949

Today in History – October 26, 1949

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
October 26, 2020
Today in History - October 23, 1942

Today in History – October 23, 1942

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
October 23, 2020
Today in History - October 22, 1963

Today in History – October 22, 1963

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
October 22, 2020
Today in History - October 21, 1945

Today in History – October 21, 1945

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
October 21, 2020
Today in History - October 20, 1955

Today in History – October 20, 1955

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
October 20, 2020
Today In History - October 19, 1932

Today In History – October 19, 1932

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
October 19, 2020
Today in History - October 7, 1963

Today in History – October 7, 1963

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
October 7, 2020
Babe Ruth appearing in front of thousands of fans at the Yankee Stadium.

Today in History – September 24, 1934

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
September 24, 2020
To make the chocolate and snicker-doodle mug cake above, it takes under 5 minutes to do.

2 easy mug cakes recipes to make at home

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
April 29, 2020

Ariana Sterlacci, 14 year older Trader

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
April 2, 2020
Releasing in 2007, P.S. I Love You was a box office success.

P.S I Love You will have you crying

By: Christia Assa, Managing Editor
February 20, 2020
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