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”

Winter Sports Preview: Boys Wrestling

BY MCKAILA MACARTHUR   Last season, the boys wrestling team finished with a  15-8 record. Overall, the boys wrestling team finished second in the GMC Red Division and reached the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group V Finals, and some individuals made it to the NJSIAA Tournament in Atlantic City.   This year, the Knights hope to take home more victories and win Sectionals. “Personally, I want to make it back to States and find a wayContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Boys Wrestling”

Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball

BY CAMILLE JOHNSON  Following an 11-15 season, a quarterfinal loss to North Plainfield in the GMC Tournament, and the loss of several standout seniors, the girls basketball team returns for the upcoming season with strength and momentum for a successful season ahead.   Seniors Payton Kmiec, Zoe Chin, and Julia Remotti return ready to lead the team to success in theirContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball”

Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball

BY LAYAL HAMIDO  With multiple players graduating or moving on, the boys basketball team enters the new season with opportunities for fresh talent to step into key roles. Coming off a strong season with a record of 15-11, this year’s team aims for an even better run.  Despite losing multiple strong contributors this season, the team remains confident and continues to look at the positives. “This yearContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball”

Dumplings done right

BY SIENNA BUCKLEY  On November 12, the National Chinese Honor Society hosted Dumpling Day after school in the main cafeteria. The event offered a fun way to experience Chinese culture through food.  Dumpling Day sought to showcase the role of food in Chinese culture and the sense of community it creates. “Food is such an important part of Chinese culture, and, from my experience, there’s something really special aboutContinue reading “Dumplings done right”

Winter Sports Preview: Track

BY SOPHIA GARRIHY  The winter track team has a big season ahead. For the many seniors returning to the team this year, this season’s races will conclude their high school running career.  As the season approaches, a lot of things have changed regarding the runners. “Last year, overall, we were a very young but potential-filled team. Last year planted aContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Track”

Winter Sports Preview: Girls Wrestling

BY JULIET KELLY  After making it to the quarterfinals for the state tournament last year, the team plans to work harder and come back better even with the addition of new team members. They ended last season with a record of 9-5, and many great wins.  The team will have to balance the loss of seniors with the gain of new members who bringContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Girls Wrestling”

Winter Sports Preview: Swimming

BY CATHERINE SHAPIRO After the swim teams’ challenging seasons last year, they go into this season optimistic. The Knights will have to overcome the loss of key seniors though new additions to the team, including new head coach Fallon Quiles and assistant coach Andrew Boriello. Despite the boys’ loss of two seniors, many swimmers from last year have improved fromContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Swimming”

Marching Champions

BY DAYAMI VILORIA  Social Media Director  The Marching Knights completed a memorable season, finishing with many victories and highlights. On November 8, the Knights won the US Bands Bands Group I Open State Championship and earned wins for Best Music, Best Visual, and Best Percussion. For the first time in 13 years, the Knights won the National Championship by earning a score ofContinue reading “Marching Champions”

Knights charge to State Finals

BY ANALISE SAINVIL  The football team powered through the second half of its season with steady defense, explosive scoring, and relentless determination, carrying the Knights into the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV Tournament Finals. They shut out opponents, grinded out close wins against rivals, and completed a historic playoff run before falling to Washington Township.  The team opened October withContinue reading “Knights charge to State Finals”