Speech: Why My Vote Matters

Click play on the audio above to hear our Politics and Lifestyle Editor, Arlette Huesca ’19, give a rousing speech on the importance of voting. The full text of her speech can be found below.

“We hold these … Read More

What’s So Scary?

As the leaves grow browner and the breeze gets colder, Halloween approaches. Pumpkins carved and streets dimly lit, the youth nationwide anticipates the scariest month of the year. Boo! Happy Halloween!

The monsters under your bed, … Read More

Nikki Haley’s Unexpected Resignation

Nikki Haley, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, announced her resignation from her position with President Donald Trump on October 9, 2018. A press conference was held in the White House, D.C, that Tuesday morning, in which … Read More

Delightful or Distasteful?

When is a Halloween costume too much? As a society, we should know what to wear and what not to wear for this holiday. Some costumes can be perceived on social media as fun, but also careless and offensive to … Read More

Poetry: “Halloween Night”

T’was the week before All Hallow’s eve,

I was scared and couldn’t breathe.

As the monster emerges closely,

It’s a battle for my life mostly.

Watching my back as I run to the door,

But the door isn’t there … Read More

Poetry: “Toxicity”

Girl: “I’m as pure as water

Can’t you realize I’m someone’s daughter?”

Girl: “Once I give you love, you’ll just trade it away

Know that I’m a woman who has things to say.”

Boy: “Even water … Read More

Poetry: “My Hair”

My hair is my crown

Something I will not let fall down

There were times where I was ashamed

To embrace my voluminous mane

Thought I looked like a beast

Who hadn’t been slain

Or a wild animal … Read More

Opinion: It’s Time to Allow Phones in School

Our phones are a big part of our lives. From setting off our alarms in the morning, to ordering food, to endlessly scrolling through our social media feed, there is seemingly no end to the … Read More

Who Should Star in Space Jam 2?

Just a little less than a month ago, it was announced that NBA superstar, and one of the best players to ever play in the league, LeBron James would be the star of the sequel to the 1996 hit movie Space Jam. … Read More

Personal Essay: Sliding Doors

I still remember that chilly September morning in which the airport doors slid open and I was welcomed to a foreign land. Just hours prior I was bidding farewell to the prickling sun and clear blue waters of … Read More

Poetry: “Because I Love You”

Because I love you I’ll drop

Everything to make sure you’re okay

And by the chance that you aren’t

I’ll stay by your side until you’re you

Again

Because I love you I’ll support every decision because

You do … Read More

Poetry: “Switch”

There it goes! The machine that tread.

Labels carelessly placed and its scratches bruised,

with its unfinished polish, its capacity abused.

Its thin foil shreds have undergone many amends,

with once robust members now of awkward joint bends.

Trudging, … Read More

Hudson Catholic Golf Outing 2018

On October 5, 2018, Hudson Catholic hosted a golf outing which took place in Essex County Country Club to raise money to support the school.

The Essex County Country Club was a very glamorous location that had an incredible … Read More

Poetry: “Leaving the Mirror”

Mirror that is on the most farthest wall, Tell me the actions that have sent me forth. As I am the loneliest of them all, Going to a place that had no more warmth. Now leaving all those I know … Read More

Hispanic Heritage Month

Did you know that from September 15th to October 15th it’s National Hispanic/ Latino Heritage month? The first thoughts of September and October usually are the first month of school and Halloween, but it’s much more than that. Many Hispanics … Read More