Favorite Actors: Who Are Yours?

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

Fiction: “Detective John O’Connor, BPD”

My name is John O’Connor and I am a detective in the Boston Police Department and this is my report on the events of January 16th – January 25th 2008.

My partner James Ryan and I were heading out to … Read More

Does Intention Matter?: A Guide to Genuine Kindness

As we reminisce on the preceding holiday season, many of us are putting to good use the presents we received from our loved ones, as well as silently gloating at the impressive ones we gave in return. There is no … 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

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

Christmas Gift Guide

1. Do not buy them a gift that’s actually for YOU. We have all been there! Get your loved one something that you believe they would genuinely use and love for themselves. Take yourself out of the equation
2. Notice the … Read More

Can Time Travel Ever Be Achieved?

When someone thinks of science fiction, one of the most prominent thoughts they might have would be time travel. Many movies and stories revolve around this topic, such as the Back To the Future series, Futurama, The Terminator, and many … Read More

Fiction: “You Are Now One of Us”

In the lab all day constantly doing work, it’s late and the sky is dark and gloomy.

As I begin to pack my briefcase to go home I hear multiple feet shuffling behind me. I turn around startled only … Read More

Surviving the Jersey Gardens Shooting

I’ve heard the phrase “running for my life,” but never knew what it meant until I heard two gunshots go off nearly 100 feet away from me.

I was taking a brief break from Black Friday shopping with my family, … Read More

Poetry: “Insecurities”

Stomach too big so you get a tummy tuck

Hair too short so you get extensions 

Breasts too saggy so you get a breast lift

Face too fat so you get Botox 

Making enhancements to God’s perfection is an … Read More