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”

Undefeated volleyball team set for success

BY DAYAMI VILORIA  The girls volleyball team has started the season undefeated in their first five games without even losing a single set. Last fall, the girls won GMCs and The Central Jersey Group IV Championship.   The girls began the season by defeating Woodbridge, 2-0. “We worked very hard during the summertime to prepare forContinue reading “Undefeated volleyball team set for success”

Boys golf swings to success 

BY LAILA MOHAMED-ALI  Ending off last season with an 11- 4 record, Boys golf ranked third in the blue division last season and started their 2025 season with five consecutive wins.  The team reflected on some achievements from the season. “The highlight was our winning streak and amazing scores. Also, getting a bye week inContinue reading “Boys golf swings to success “

Knights hold drive to save lives

BY CAITLIN LAFLOWER  On May 5, the high school’s American Red Cross Club hosted its annual blood drive with the national American Red Cross organization. The event took place in the main building’s back gym with stations set up for donors to have their vitals checked, gurneys to lay on while donating blood, and aContinue reading “Knights hold drive to save lives”

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”

Freshmen get a taste of France at Maloney’s

BY MARIAMI PANTSULAIA  On April 30, several freshmen French classes attended a field trip to the Maloney’s restaurant on Main Street in Matawan. Students had a chance to experience new food and another culture, while having fun with their friends.   Students tasted foods they had never tried before, such as chicken liver, which turned outContinue reading “Freshmen get a taste of France at Maloney’s”

Students enjoy delicious crepes

BY ATLEY GABRIEL  The French Honor Society hosted the La Fête des Crêpe event on April 28 in the courtyard. The event featured crepes made by the FHS using a variety of ingredients such as chocolate syrup, strawberries, whip cream, etc. The students enjoyed their crepes while spending time with friends.  Before the event, theContinue reading “Students enjoy delicious crepes”

JSU rises to the occasion with annual Challah Bake

BY SAFIJA SHATKU  On May 14, the Jewish Student Union held their second annual Challah Bake, an event where students took on the challenge of making challah, a traditional Jewish bread.  Around 30 students and faculty gathered to learn about challah and the steps it takes to bake challah.  JSU used this event to educateContinue reading “JSU rises to the occasion with annual Challah Bake”

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”