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Fiction: “Just Another Day”
January 13, 2020 | Elizabeth McDonnellMy blaring alarm shakes me violently out of my sleep. I lazily slam my hand onto it to shut the damn thing up. I miss the first time and groan. I hit it repeatedly, still not opening my eyes, until … Read More
HC Tightens Safety Measures
January 13, 2020 | Soukeyna CisseAs our school continues to prepare students and staff for the absolute worst, a mass shooting it may be one going on at this exact moment in the United States.
From 1840 up to this year, there have been … Read More
Poem: “Hands Up”
January 7, 2020 | Juliette PangilinanPut your hands up,
Mommy needs to help you put on your shirt.
Put your hands up,
Simon says so.
Put your hands up,
This is your favorite summer jam.
Put your hands up,
The teacher won’t let you answer … Read More
Where The Two Political Parties Stand on Guns
January 2, 2020 | Julian TakaIn our time in America, our country is divided on the issue of gun control. Many are divided on their opinions on what should be done with our firearms. Many people throughout the country are wondering when an effective solution … Read More
Prose Poem: “Breaking News”
January 2, 2020 | Tynasyah Keith 1“In Breaking News, today there has been a school shooting. 13 people have been killed and 24 people have been wounded.” On April 20, 1999, the nation felt the first wrath of horror. The students of Columbine High School thought … Read More
Fiction: “Shears”
January 2, 2020 | Ra'saan StevensWhen I pictured my death, I never thought it would occur in a supply closet surrounded by dirty mops and cleaning agents. When I pictured my first school fight, I never thought I’d have to arm myself with a pair … Read More
School Supplies
December 16, 2019 | Angelo ChavezRegular school supples. They’re convenient. There’s nothing more to be said… except, there is.
For example, a ruler is really great for many things. They’re good for turning those crooked lines into straight lines. They’re good for measuring shapes … Read More
Leave the Innocent Alone
December 16, 2019 | Maya BealsProtect yourself from those who offend you, but leave the innocent alone.
You carry your gun with hate in your heart already willing to tear families apart. Your AR is loaded and suspended on your shoulders, but for who? What … Read More
Fiction: “When It Happens”
December 8, 2019 | Aiden ImranThe first time it happens, Caleb has no idea what’s happening, but Tafida clearly seems to be in the hang of this, and she tries curling herself into his chest. He looks down and realizes her breathing is erratic, and … Read More
Fiction: “My Sister’s Texts”
December 8, 2019 | Gianna Giordano 1I am telling you this is real. I promise. I can’t go through any of that again. Let me take you back, you need to believe me.
I woke up yesterday morning, brushed my teeth, got dressed… everything normal. I … Read More
Take Back Your Life
December 8, 2019 | Elizabeth McDonnellAs humans, we inevitably face conflict in our daily lives. Adversity has the potential to alter your life negatively. These events appear in unpredictable ways that are out of our control. However, we have the power to decide whether or … Read More
Opinion: Listen Up!
November 21, 2019 | Akshaye TamasarHudson Catholic is once again holding the Homecoming dance and looking for people to attend. It was originally scheduled for November 2, with at least 100 people required to sign up.
This, however, was a failure. Homecoming had to be … Read More
Spirit Week 2019
November 19, 2019 | Naomi FernandezSpirit week of 2019 was held from October 21 to October 25. It is an event in which is done every year as apart of Hudson Catholic tradition. Students can express themselves through clothing as opposed to wearing school uniforms … Read More
Democratic Primary Frontrunner Profiles
November 19, 2019 | Juan Teira- Former Vice President Joe Biden – Biden is currently in the lead in the 2020 democratic race, polling in at an average of 26% of voters. Biden was previously behind Elizabeth Warren in polling, but due to the recent impeachment … Read More