About The Commentator
Announcement: Let the Debates Begin
January 29, 2021 | Rachel Hennessey
Here at Hudson Catholic, there have been many new additions to the daily routine for the 2020-2021 school year. The new sanitation stations, the new medical arts program, the new teachers, and now a new club.
Hudson Catholic has … Read More
Getting to Know Senior Justin Vilomar
January 29, 2021 | Sophia Wintonick
When presented the opportunity, I jumped at the chance to interview one of my first friends here at Hudson Catholic. Meet senior Justin Vilomar!
Vilomar is a team captain on both the boys’ soccer team and the boys’ volleyball team. … Read More
Op-Ed: Tear Gas or Free Pass?
January 13, 2021 | Bernadette Matutino
NOTE: This piece reflects the views of its author(s). It does not represent the views of The Commentator staff as a whole, nor is it intended to represent the opinion of Hudson Catholic Regional High School.
How do authority figures … Read More
Protruding Purples
January 11, 2021 | Rebecca Holder
Lustrous dark armor clanking as the stray
Shades of protruding purples, beginning to fade,
Seemed to look subdued by the dulling gray.
Too prideful to become weak and afraid,
She chased after the color that downplays
The growing despair to … Read More
Opinion: The Message Within the Disaster
January 11, 2021 | Erin Holloway
The Trumpets were blaring loud and proud!
On January 6, 2021, The United States Capitol was sieged, rioted and attacked by Pro-Trump supporters. As known by most if not all, Joe Biden was announced the winner of the Presidential Election … Read More
Top 20 Last Minute Gifts for Christmas 2020
December 22, 2020 | Multiple Writers
By Jaylene Santiago and Sofia Gellada
With Christmas only a few days away, it is now time to start placing the finishing touches to your pile of presents. If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift, this list may be … Read More
The Biden Transition
December 21, 2020 | Juan Teira
Election day has passed and the nation now has its President-Elect. Joe Biden was able to take back crucial states that Donald Trump took in 2016 for an electoral count of 306 to 232. Even as the winner was not … Read More
Top 20 Christmas Songs
December 15, 2020 | Nicholas Desloges
The holiday season this year, and I’ve got the perfect list of songs for you. Whether you wanna relax to some Christmas tunes or throw a small Christmas party, here are my top 20 for the season.
- Justin Bieber, “Mistletoe”
- Wham!, … Read More
A Hudson Catholic Soccer Star
December 7, 2020 | Ra'saan Stevens
When senior Genesis Maravillas steps onto the soccer field, the ground could not possibly beam more bright! The Hudson Catholic girls’ soccer team co-captain is no stranger to the thrilling and captivating sport. Since freshman year, she has stayed dedicated … Read More
A Conversation with Cook
December 6, 2020 | Ryan Salmon
At this point, most students are familiar with Mr. Joseph Cook. A relatively new face in the Hudson Catholic staff, Mr. Cook has a reputation for being a very smart man with an amazing knowledge of history and politics. The … Read More
Mr. DeLeon’s Past and Future
December 4, 2020 | Bernadette Matutino
Mr. Jaime DeLeon is one of the first smiles a student sees when walking through Hudson’s doors, though not everyone knows who he was before stepping into, and who he plans to be after stepping out of, Hudson Catholic.
So … Read More
Chemistry Legend Says Goodbye
December 3, 2020 | Sheila Perez
On what began as a fine morning during the quarantine period last May, the legendary chemistry teacher Mr. Anthony Marmora broke the news to his “birds” (as he called us) that he would not be coming back to the Hawks’ … Read More
BLESC’s Proud President
December 2, 2020 | Cydney Smith
Not everyone knows about BLESC.
The group’s acronym stands for Blacks in Law Enforcement Servicing the Community. BLESC president Anthony Smith is a Hudson County corrections officer. Not only does he protect the community, but he gives back as well.
Catching Up: Matea Robinson ’17
December 1, 2020 | Quinton Robinson 1
Hudson Catholic alumna and Eastern International College senior Matea Robinson ’17 looks back on her time at the Hawks’ nest fondly.
While her first year in college was “fun and adventurous,” Robinson described her school-life now in much different terms. … Read More
What About the Movies?
December 1, 2020 | Quinton Robinson
Ever since Covid hit, movies have been delayed indefinitely. The movies that were announced to come out this year all have been pushed back to next year, others even further. Many movies that people were looking forward to watching are … Read More