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Twin Day 2018
October 3, 2018 | Amber ShahzadHudson Catholic decided to kick off Spirit Week 2018 during the second week of school, and Twin Day, held on September 20, was a total success.
It was time to partner up with one of my friends to twin with me. Seniors Lea … Read More
Hurricane Florence Attacks the East Coast
October 2, 2018 | Kai JonesHurricane Florence, also known as the tropical storm that struck the East Coast, formed in the late hours of August 31, 2018. Terminating power in many parts of the Carolinas, the storm dumped torrential rains and deluged various … Read More
Poetry: “Realize”
October 2, 2018 | Kayla McKinnonIt first happened when you showed up
At 2am with puffy, red eyes
My heart broke at the sight
You told me that she broke up with you
It happened again when we were ice skating
You grabbed my … Read More
Back In The Swing Of Things
September 30, 2018 | Alililah Adams-KillingsAs we make our way back into the swing of things at Hudson Catholic, everyone is hard at work–not just students, but teachers as well.
We spoke to a few new teachers at our Hawks’ Nest: Mr. Liam … Read More
The Best Albums of 2018 Countdown
September 30, 2018 | Bernard Guzman15. My Dear Melancholy by The Weeknd
My Dear Melancholy serves a collection of six songs that use the grime and fragility of broken relationships. Recollecting his early EPs back in 2012, this album goes through a magical R&B Night with … Read More
Poetry: Autumn Love
September 30, 2018 | Sofie AlexanderThe feeling that there is no longer a need for shorts and tank tops will always be the most comforting thought to run through my mind
Taking the over sized sweaters and fur-lined boots out of storage to keep me … Read More
The Thirst Project Comes to HC
September 30, 2018 | Jhelaine PaloOn Wednesday, September 19, The Hudson Catholic student body and staff gathered in the school gymnasium for an assembly about the issue of unsafe drinking water all over the world, hosted by the non-profit organization The Thirst Project.
The Thirst … Read More
Women Demand Answers from Senator Flake
September 29, 2018 | Sofie AlexanderOn Friday, September 28, Senator Jeff Flake of Arizona, a Republican, released a statement through his staff that he was indeed going to vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh, which would lead to a larger Senate vote determining … Read More
Mr. Gazzale: An HC Legend
September 28, 2018 | Matthew Nanguy 1Even those students who have not had Mr. Gazzale as a teacher know him from his warm daily greetings and the “sucrose” he likes to give out to the members of our winning teams. This is all a … Read More
Analysis: Brett Kavanaugh’s Judiciary Hearing
September 27, 2018 | Pamela Rodriguez 1At 6:49 p.m., four and a half hours after the Judiciary Hearing for Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh began, it finally came to an end. Various breaks and powerful statements later, the Senate floor had closed along with … Read More
Spirit Week 2018 Review
September 26, 2018 | Ian Kan and Quincy SlayThis year’s spirit week was filled with fun and excitement.
Monday. We kicked off the week by having a Hawaiian dress down day. It was very interesting seeing everyone dressed in their Hawaiian attire because the … Read More
Personal Essay: Next Flight
September 25, 2018 | Sofia Santos 2Say you, a galvanized traveller, are perched upon your airplane seat on the way to the marvels of Europe. You are beyond eager, your chest buzzing. Months ago, you spontaneously bought this ticket with your bonus check. You … Read More
How to Start the School Year Right
September 24, 2018 | Arlette Huesca 1Organization. It is so important to have everything organized so that you can have a great start to the year. I recommend obtaining a planner so that you can write down all your homework. There are many apps out that will … Read More
Poetry: Inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s “If”
September 21, 2018 | The Commentator Editors
If you can make use of all your spare time when all around you Is fading there wont be blame to place on others;
If you can forgive and let go of your past formed by others; But make … Read More
Op-Ed: Why NY Democrats Didn’t Vote for Cynthia Nixon
September 21, 2018 | Pamela RodriguezOn Thursday, September 13, 2018, New York held its gubernatorial primary elections between the state’s two Democratic candidates, incumbent Gov. Andrew Cuomo and actress/activist Cynthia Nixon.
Throughout the campaign season, the two have been going head to … Read More