BY SAFIJA SHATKU (CLUBS EDITOR) AND OLIVIA VAN DEURSEN (EDITOR-IN-CHIEF) On May 27, students from all four grade levels came together to take part in a fierce competition and tradition at Old Bridge High School: Battle of the Classes. The Flashback Freshmen, Surfs Up Sophomores, Juicy Juniors, and Speedway Seniors competed head-to-head in numerous events,Continue reading “Seniors speed to victory at BOTC”
Category Archives: Student Life
The need for NeeDohs
BY AMYAH GONZALEZ OBHS finds itself flooded with the newest trend: NeeDohs! NeeDohs appeared in stores in 2017, but early this year, they rose to fame. “I, personally, think the new internet craze over NeeDohs is very positive,” said Jasmine Elsherbini. “I always have a Needoh in my hand, and I love collecting them.” DueContinue reading “The need for NeeDohs”
The price of Artificial Intelligence
BY MARIAMI PANTSULAIA Finishing homework today involves more than textbooks and research; many students now turn to Artificial Intelligence to handle their assignments for them instead of using their own intelligence and creativity. It can be argued that the disadvantages of AI outweigh the benefits. AI, commonly used by high school students, helps improve learningContinue reading “The price of Artificial Intelligence”
Knights, camera, action
BY AMYAH GONZALEZ On February 26, freshmen lined up for “A Knight in Hollywood.” Over 200 students had a ball at this Hollywood-themed dance at the Ellen McDermott Grade Nine Center. This event made Old Bridge High School history as the first dance exclusively for freshmen. “It was great having a dance just for freshmen,”Continue reading “Knights, camera, action”
Valentine’s Day: Love it or leave it?
BY OLIVIA VAN DEURSEN Editor-in-Chief February 14, regarded as the day of love, clears stores of candy, cards, flowers, and gifts that people give significant others, friends, and loved ones. Despite the cultural commonality, some decide not to celebrate due to a recurrent idea that Valentine’s Day does not constitute a true holiday. The holiday’sContinue reading “Valentine’s Day: Love it or leave it?”
Stranger Things turns OBHS upside down
BY KAYLEE WEINGARTEN Student Life Editor On November 26, Volume 1 of the last season of Stranger Things dropped on Netflix. This season broke a record as Netflix’s biggest English-language debut with 59.6 million views in its first five days. The creators of the show, The Duffer Brothers, introduced new plot lines as well asContinue reading “Stranger Things turns OBHS upside down”
Sun, sand, and so many feelings
BY KAYLEE WEINGARTEN Over the summer, teens tuned in every Wednesday to watch the new episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty based on the novels by Jenny Han. The show, which focuses on a love triangle, has had viewers feeling the angst and emotions of the main characters. Brothers Conrad and Jeremiah have aContinue reading “Sun, sand, and so many feelings”
Coachella puts a pop back into festivals
BY: DAYAMI VILORIA The famous music and arts festival, Coachella, leaves people stunned every year. With fabulous outfits, celebrities, and music, the festival keeps a grip on viewers from everywhere. Coachella is known for its huge performances with a variety of artists from different genres. This year, Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, and TravisContinue reading “Coachella puts a pop back into festivals”
Proposed New Jersey bill bans cell phones in schools
BY OLIVIA VAN DEURSEN Events Editor In January, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy proposed a bill that would ban cell phone use in K-12 classrooms for non-educational uses at a minimum. The initiative aims to reduce mental health concerns and increase productivity. The bill (S-3695) would require all New Jersey schools to implement a systemContinue reading “Proposed New Jersey bill bans cell phones in schools “
Picking the perfect college
BY CAITLIN LAFLOWER As each new school year begins, many Old Bridge seniors start their college applications. After the daunting process of researching schools to apply to and anxiously waiting for admission decision updates, finally choosing where to enroll may overwhelm students unsure of what qualities to prioritize in their commitment for the next fewContinue reading “Picking the perfect college”
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