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Stand With Parkland
March 30, 2018 | Janae Van Burch
On Wednesday March 14, 2018, thousands of students across the country walked out of their classrooms to commemorate the 17 lives that where lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. There were nearly 3,000 reports of protests nationwide. Students from … Read More
Gun Violence in 2018 (So Far)
March 23, 2018 | Brianna Mackay and Pamela Rodriguez
We have been living in 2018 for fewer than 100 days and there have already been over 20 school shootings in America, putting us on pace to have the most school shootings in a year, ever. These shootings have … Read More
Women’s History Month: Ava DuVernay
March 23, 2018 | Janae Van Burch
March marks Women’s History Month. This year The Commentator has decided to create a collection of bios of impactful women in our society. The first is Ava DuVernay, a 45-year-old film director from Long Beach California.
Ms. DuVernay has directed … Read More
O’Neal Commits to UCLA
March 20, 2018 | Jon Francisco
On February 27, 2018, 4-star high school basketball player Shareef O’Neal committed to attend and play for UCLA, reportedJosh Gershon of 247Sports.
O’Neal previously committed to attend the University of Arizona on April 19, 2018, but later de-committed via Twitter … Read More
What is March Madness?
March 18, 2018 | Brianna MacKay
It’s that time of the year again.
The time that every college basketball fan has been waiting for is here: March Madness. Unless you are a serious sports fan, you probably don’t know that much about … Read More
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 18, 2018 | Jhelaine Palo
President Bill Clinton officially dedicated the month of March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in February 2000.
Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum. Colon cancer and rectal cancer … Read More
Betsy DeVos on 60 Minutes
March 18, 2018 | Pamela Rodriguez
Does our secretary of education know how schools work?
Last Sunday, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos appeared on the CBS television program 60 Minutes in an interview conducted by journalist Lesley Stahl. As the interview progressed, things got awkward–fast. It appeared … Read More
The Secret to Improving Your Mental State
March 13, 2018 | Arlette Huesca
In our lives we get tired of everything. We are stressed out, our hair is falling out, and we are breaking out. Why! Is too much homework? Personal issues? The SAT is right around the corner? Whatever it may be, here … Read More
Social Change at the 2018 Oscars
March 13, 2018 | Pamela Rodriguez
The 90th Oscars Academy Award Ceremony took place at the Dolby Theater, Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, March 4, 2018. It aired at 5:00 PM PST/ 8:00 PM ET on the ABC television network. This year’s ceremony was especially memorable … Read More
Commentator’s Senior Editor Commits to MSU Journalism Program
March 12, 2018 | Alazay Maldonado
The Commentator would like to congratulate senior editor Reggie Gonzales for his acceptance and commitment to Montclair State University, where he is a declared journalism major.
When asked what he is most excited about, Gonzales answered, “Advancing my journalism career.”
We … Read More
Hawks Boys Basketball Wrap Up
March 8, 2018 | Ian
Going into the 2017-2018 basketball season, the Hudson Catholic Hawks were ranked 4th overall in the entire nation and 1st overall in the state of New Jersey. They had a great season last year, winning the state section title over … Read More
Accepted Students Day
March 8, 2018 | Nicole Greco
Why not take your college out for a spin around the block before going all in?
Nearly every college hosts their own version of Accepted Students Day, a great opportunity to visit the schools prospective students were accepted into. Over the … Read More
The Ugly Truth About Meek Mill
March 4, 2018 | RaJohn Jones
On November 6, Meek Mill was sentenced to two to four years in state prison for violating his probation.
The Philadelphia rapper had been on probation for nearly a decade after being convicted on gun and drug charges at 21. … Read More
Shandong, the World Kite Capital
March 4, 2018 | Robert Wang
Go fly a kite!
You might not believe this, but the earliest known kites date back more than 2000 years. Though the exact origin is debated, it’s believed the home of the first kite was Shandong, … Read More
The Flu Isn’t Over Yet
March 4, 2018 | Jhelaine Palo
The United States has been hit hard with a flu epidemic within the first two months of 2018, and though we’ve passed the flu’s peak, we’re not at the end of flu season yet.
What is the … Read More