BY JAMIE HAZEL Sports Editor The Cheerleading team travelled to Walt Disney World to compete in the Universal Cheerleaders Association National High School Cheerleading Championship from February 6-8. Accompanied by the drumline and dance team, they competed in a brand-new category, Varsity Spirit Program Game Day Live, where they placed fifth in the country. TheContinue reading “Cheer competes in new Nationals category”
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5th Graders take a Trip Around the World
BY KARIMA ABOUELKHIR At the Rooted in Culture Trip Around the World event on February 10, character ambassadors from each Old Bridge elementary school visited OBHS and learned about different cultures. 13 clubs set up posters and activities, such as dances and games, to share their diverse identities with the fifth graders. The presenters wantedContinue reading “5th Graders take a Trip Around the World”
A season of scoring, strikes, and spirit
BY LAYAL HAMIDO This winter, three Unified teams have represented teamwork and inclusion. Unified Basketball continues a tradition of success with a 9–6 record. The cheer team brought energy and spirit to every game, uplifting both players and fans. For the first time, OBHS introduced a Unified Bowling team, expanding opportunities for even more students.Continue reading “A season of scoring, strikes, and spirit”
Student-created STEM app
BY NICHOLAS LUCCHESI Right here at Old Bridge High School, students created a new app to help their peers who wish to grow their skills and experience in STEM. Teja Mareddy, with the help of Tanvi Mareddy, Manvir Singh, and Issac Choi, created the app. Senior Teja Mareddy and his peers created a website thatContinue reading “Student-created STEM app”
Bowling strikes again
BY JULIET KELLY The girls’ bowling team ended the season with a record of 10-10, and the boys finished with a 3-16 record, winning two out of their last four games. The girls came back strong after winning just two matches last season and losing in the first round of the NJSIAA Tournament. The girlsContinue reading “Bowling strikes again”
Gaining momentum
BY ANALISE SAINVIL After competing through a demanding stretch of games, the girls basketball team won three out of the last four, including an 85-76 victory over Woodbridge, to improve to 12-13 as the girls prepare for the NJSIAA State Tournament. In one of their strongest offensive performances of the season, the girls scored 85Continue reading “Gaining momentum”
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?”
Think, create, code
BY MICHELLE LAM On January 28, the Society of Women Engineers and Girls Who Code hosted their second Hackathon. The event encouraged students to think outside the box and use their skills to solve problems. The event gives students a starting point to explore coding and develop their technical skills. “[The purpose of this event was] to introduce opportunities to students who are interestedContinue reading “Think, create, code”
NJ bans cell phones in schools
SAFIJA SHATKU Clubs Editor On January 14, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation officially restricting use of cellphones and other internet-enabled devices in K-12 schools for the 2026-2027 school year. However, the bill leaves students wondering how districts will implement it and how it will affect students throughout New Jersey. Bill (S-3695), introduced in September 2024,Continue reading “NJ bans cell phones in schools”
Pep Rally freezes the crowd
BY ZOE CHIN On December 23, Old Bridge High School held its annual winter pep rally, bringing together students and staff in the gym for a fun-filled celebration just before winter break. The Dance Team, Afrobeats, Step Team, K-Pop, Indian Dance Team, Cheer Team, and teachers all spent weeks practicing to put on a memorableContinue reading “Pep Rally freezes the crowd”
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