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Esports on the rise

BY NADIA DERINGThe Esports team made it to the State Championships during the fall season and two players managed to reach GSE All-Stars. Multiple classes contribute to the team’s success in various ways, such as social media. In the fall season, the Rocket League and Super Smash Bros teams reached a major goal by makingContinue reading “Esports on the rise”

New look, same spirit

BY BAILEY OPRAMOLLAThis fall, the school store moved across the hall to a huge room with much more space for the students’ creativity to shine. The students running the store have updated their concepts of design and creativity. The schools store used to operate in a smaller room that consisted of a counter and someContinue reading “New look, same spirit”

Pep rally defies gravity

BY CAITLIN LAFLOWER On December 20, students and staff members participated in the annual winter pep rally to kick off winter break. Rapper Zay the Profit, the Cheer Team, Afrobeats, teachers, the Dance Team, FOR3V3R, the Indian Dance Team, and the Slaying Steppers put on performances. Continue reading “Pep rally defies gravity”

Girls Wrestling takes 4th in GMCs

BY MARIAMI PANTSULAIA The girls’ wrestling team has a strong 7-5 record. The girls team finished 4th in the GMC Tournament, and, after recently defeating North Brunswick, earned the #10 rank in the State. Roughly 25 wrestlers competed in each bracket, so reaching the top sixContinue reading “Girls Wrestling takes 4th in GMCs”

Knights shoot to top of Red Division

BY NICK FERRANTE The 11-5 boys wrestling team finished second in the GMC Tournament and moved to first place in the Red Division with big wins against schools like Monroe, Piscataway, Edison, Clifton, and Bridgewater-Raritan during the season, proving their resilience and determination against tough opponents and rivals. Continue reading “Knights shoot to top of Red Division”

Play Unified dunks on competition

BY DAYAMI VILORIA The Play Unified basketball team has racked up wins so far this season. They currently hold a record of 6-1, including four double-digit wins. The team has played their recent games exceptionally while having a fun time. “I feel that the team hasContinue reading “Play Unified dunks on competition”

Audience amazed at winter concert

BY SITAARA PATEL On December 19, the band performed the winter concert. Students from Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble showcased their talent and hard work. Some of the pieces played at the winter concert included “Ancient Carol Variants,” “O Holy Night,”Continue reading “Audience amazed at winter concert”

AFJROTC flies through inspection

BY ANGEL CHIARAVALLO The AFJROTC program performed in an inspection on December 3. They exceeded standards from the inspector, assistant regional director James Garcia. “The recent inspection was excellent! From our mass inspection to our unit briefing, we received an overall exceeding standard,” said Shayaan Qaiser,Continue reading “AFJROTC flies through inspection”

Outstanding musicians earn opportunities

BY KATELYN BUCHALTEREditor in Chief On November 24, five students, including Stephen Franzese, Andrew Houlgin, Christian Deserto, Sophia Pavon, and Mary Field participated in a performance with the TCNJ Honors Wind Ensemble and Honors Jazz band. The performance provided numerous enticing experiences for participants. “When IContinue reading “Outstanding musicians earn opportunities”

Senior sings for big crowds

BY SAM PRADO ROBERTS On December 29, January 7, and January 12, Meghan Valanzola sang the National Anthem and Canada’s national anthem, “O Canada,” to crowds of more than 5,500 people at events at the Prudential Center. Valanzola first received the call to perform at theContinue reading “Senior sings for big crowds”