BY LAYAL HAMIDO On March 12, the Muslim Student Association held an Iftar event after school to celebrate the students participating in Ramadan. This year, MSA collaborated with Sayreville High School’s MSA to showcase solidarity. The Iftar brought people together during the holy month of Ramadan, letting students break their fast surrounded by friends. “IContinue reading “Full plates & fuller hearts for Iftar”
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Sprinkling pixie dust on senior year
BY OLIVIA VAN DEURSEN Editor-in-Chief Over 300 seniors left for the annual senior trip to Disney World in Orlando on March 7. Those who attended enjoyed four days of fun exploring the parks while enjoying the nice weather with their friends to celebrate 12 years of hard work in school. Anticipated by the seniors everyContinue reading “Sprinkling pixie dust on senior year”
Caring for the community
SAFIJA SHATKU Clubs Editor On February 27, Community Care hosted it’s Mind Over Matter event, centered on learning about mental health and taking care of oneself. The event allowed students a space to learn more about mental health while also having fun with multiple activities hosted by the Community Care board. Community Care hosted theContinue reading “Caring for the community”
Elements of style
BY AMYAH GONZALEZ The fashion club released their elemental 2026 winter magazine. The new winter magazine marks the fifth version of Divinaa. The fashion club invented Divinaa in 2021. “I’m proud of the growth the magazine had, and we wouldn’t have been able to do it without previous layouts and years to give us inspiration.”Continue reading “Elements of style”
Spring Sports Preview: Boys Volleyball
BY SIENNA BUCKLEY The boys GMC and NJSIAA Group IV Champion volleyball team plans to come back stronger than ever and repeat their past success. Last year’s team only lost one match and just five total sets, but they will have to adjust to losing several key seniors to graduation. Seven seniors have graduated andContinue reading “Spring Sports Preview: Boys Volleyball”
Spring Sports Preview: Boys Lacrosse
BY LISA TOOLEY After finishing 5-14 last season, the boys lacrosse team hopes to improve for the 2026 season. This year’s team features new coaches and the return of experienced underclassmen. With a new coaching staff, the team gets a fresh new start. “I expect to build a relationship with my new coaches Mr. LanzafamaContinue reading “Spring Sports Preview: Boys Lacrosse”
Spring Sports Preview: Baseball
BY JAMIE HAZEL (with Emma Heagen)Sports Editor Knights baseball opens the season on March 31 against Edison High School after returning from their annual Florida trip. Expectations remain high for the 2026 season coming off last year’s 18-11 record. Fueled by last season’s loss in the final round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 4Continue reading “Spring Sports Preview: Baseball”
Spring Sports Preview: Girls Lacrosse
BY CAMILLE JOHNSON After last year’s dominant season, defined by a 17-3 record, a perfect 6-0 record in the GMC Red Division, and a third consecutive GMC Championship, the girls lacrosse team returns, ready to keep their streak of success alive. The team prepared throughout the offseason to remain a powerful force in the GMCContinue reading “Spring Sports Preview: Girls Lacrosse”
From Capitol Hill to the classroom
BY KAYLEE WEINGARTEN Student Life Editor On March 23, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman visited AP Government & Politics students in the Old Bridge High School auditorium. The Congresswoman plans to retire in 2027, leaving the legacy of the first woman of color to represent New Jersey in Congress. This rare experience gave students the chanceContinue reading “From Capitol Hill to the classroom”
Spring Sports Preview: Softball
BY ANALISE SAINVIL The softball team returns ready to begin the new season after finishing last season with a 10–16 record and a 4–6 mark in the GMC Red Division. The team brings back nine varsity players, providing experience as the program looks to build on last year’s progress. The team competed through a challengingContinue reading “Spring Sports Preview: Softball”
