An Open Letter to The Graduating Class of 2017

I cannot believe the class of 2017 is going to graduate so soon! It’s crazy to think about and also somewhat sad.

However, I would like to take a moment to send a message to the seniors. I think you’ll like … Read More

Op-Ed: Why Your Mom Is So Important

This Mother’s Day, there is something you should remember: your mom is and should be the most important person in your life.

Always remember how awesome it is to wake up and give her a hug, or when she gives … Read More

Op-Ed: Hawks’ Nest Food Mess

This piece reflects the beliefs of its author(s). It does not represent the views of The Commentator as a whole, nor does it represent the opinion of Hudson Catholic Regional High School.

Hudson Catholic is a great school with many positives, but … Read More

Op-Ed: Fake News Hokum

This piece reflects the beliefs of its author. It does not represent the views of The Commentator as a whole, nor does it represent the opinion of Hudson Catholic Regional High School.

In a stunning twelve weeks of post-election coverage, the “Fake … Read More

Op-Ed: Gentrified City, NJ

Getting a cup of coffee. A simple morning routine for every working person across the country. Convenient, effective, and most importantly an affordable way to start your morning. But in downtown Jersey City, New Jersey, it is near impossible to find … Read More

Op-Ed: Headband Headache

This piece reflects the beliefs of its authors. It does not represent the views of The Commentator as a whole, nor does it represent the opinion of Hudson Catholic Regional High School.

Recently there has been an announcement of a … Read More

Op-Ed: Unhappy Halloween

Hudson Catholic maintains very strict rules and regulations for its student body. For boys it’s no earrings, no beards; for girls, no color in their hair, and their skirts must be a certain length. All students must be dressed … Read More

Hurricane Matthew Leaves Catastrophic Destruction in Haiti

On October 4, 2016, Hurricane Matthew made its way to Haiti leaving many families displaced and others mourning.

The hurricane affected the Southern towns of Haiti such as Les Cayes, Port Salut, Jacmel, and Jérémie, the last of which being … Read More

Student Council Welcomes Class of 2020

Dear Hudson Catholic Class of 2020:

Welcome to our Hudson Catholic family!

We are the 2016/2017 Hudson Catholic Student Council. A few years ago we were in the same position as you are today. We really didn’t know how we … Read More

Why I’m a Feminist and You Should Be Too

If given the opportunity to change one thing about the world, what is it that you would change?

Most people responded to this question with short boilerplate phrases such as “End poverty,” “Stop world hunger,” or “Make world peace.” All … Read More

To Incoming Freshmen, From An Almost Sophomore

One day it was the first day of my freshman year, then the next day I woke up and the year was almost over. At least, that’s how it feels. The year has gone by so quickly. These past couple … Read More

Letters from the Senior Editors

Who would’ve thought that Journalism would be the best class of the year? School has never been my forte, let alone writing, yet this year something was different. I signed up for Journalism expecting another basic course about how journalism … Read More

Yes, Race Still Matters

When Thomas Jefferson voiced America’s outrage at British oppression, he wrote, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty … Read More

Opinion: La La La, I Can’t Hear You

To all my music lovers who rely on listening to music as a way to escape from reality, you might feel frustration about the recent announcements that students are no longer allowed to listen to music through headphones while transitioning … Read More

‘Knockout’ Returns

A knockout isn’t always a good thing.

After a recent recurrence in Patterson, NJ, it seems that the gruesome knockout game may unfortunately be back. The “game” is played by kids betting each other to assault innocent citizens on the … Read More