“Stats”

I wake up before the sun can rise, with a bare back and swollen eyes.

But that does not matter; I got kids to care for.

Women in sub-Saharan Africa collectively spend about 40 billion hours a year … Read More

Poetry: “America”

America is now presented as a country in shambles To live here is more than a gamble There is no more black or white you’re surrounded by gray And you are persecuted if you happen to be gay An inner … Read More

Hello, Future Me

Hello, Future Me. I am you in the past.

I wonder if you accomplish everything thing you wanted. I’m hoping you made mom proud of you. I know we both suffered from this thing called anxiety. I was wondering … Read More

The Freshman’s Guide to High School and College

Freshman reader, you probably hate the position you are in.

Being the youngest and smallest in the school, you can enjoy having moved up from middle school, yet you still have three years left until you start your real life.

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College Dorm Essentials

YOUR GO-TO GUIDE FOR DORM ROOM DOs and DON’Ts.

1. BED SET – One of the most important things you will need in your dorm is a nice set bed set. Your bed will be the place where you will spend most of … Read More

Polar Vortex 2019

In times of extreme weather, it is important to remain inside, stay safe, and keep warm, as best you can. Read More

Favorite Actors: Who Are Yours?

Who are you favorite actors? Let us know in the comments!Read More

“My Life is Dope!”: An Interview With My Mom

Sitting on my mother’s bed, enjoying her company in our apartment in Jersey City, I decided to asked about my mother’s life. Being as close as we are, it’s surprising how I never understood how much she really went through. … Read More

Door Decor Mayhem

Every year around Christmas time, Hudson Catholic holds a door decorating contest to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Each homeroom puts their blood, sweat, and tears into decorating these doors and it gets really competitive. Students and teachers try … Read More

May the Best Woman Win

To some’s joy and others’ dismay, US Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Kamala Harris (D-CA) issued separate statements with their intentions to run for president in 2020. It can be said that these announcements were to be expected, as both … Read More

Society Through the Lens of a Teenager

Sitting on the floor of her quaint two bedroom apartment in the heart of Jersey City Heights, I discussed with 17-year-old Kalima Masum what it means to be a young black woman living in today’s society. She was hesitant to … Read More

Senior Year Checklist

Take note, underclassmen. Getting through high school is a bumpy road. Students typically experience many exciting as well as many not-so-exciting things during the first three years.

And then there’s senior year. While it is very enjoyable, it can be … Read More

2018: A Historic Year for HC Sports

2018 was filled with many exciting sports moments, from the Philadelphia Eagles winning their franchise-first Super Bowl, to the Golden State Warriors winning their third championship in four years.

But pro sports teams weren’t the only ones with memorable … Read More

NFL Playoffs

The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs is set to take place this weekend, and for the teams that survived the Wildcard Round, it’s time to see what they’re really made of.

In the NFC, the defending champions Philadelphia … Read More

Get to Know Some of Hudson Catholic’s Student Musicians

There are so many talented musicians attending Hudson Catholic who go by unnoticed. The Commentator decided to interview some of them to get some better insight into their background in music. Seniors Sofia Santos, Nathaniel Pitao, and Christopher Mansur were … Read More