About The Commentator
Five Black History Heroes You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
February 24, 2021 | The Commentator 1
Garret Morgan:
Garret Morgan was an African American inventor and businessman who started off as a sewing machine mechanic. He opened up a repair shop, and later a tailor shop with his wife after parenting his revamped and enhanced sewing … Read More
Opinion: Our Children Aren’t Learning
February 24, 2021 | Rachel Hennessey
The past year has been unforgettable to say the least. The results of the continuous spread of COVID-19 have been catastrophic and have resulted in life changing drastically for everyone. For almost a year now our lives have been different. … Read More
Opinion: Progressivism in Sports
February 20, 2021 | Ryan Salmon
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.
Progressivism is something that … Read More
Is Prom Worth It?
February 1, 2021 | Cydney Smith
Transitioning from middle school to high school is pretty epic. Going from doing everything as a class under adult supervision 24/7 to walking to the cafeteria with a few friends while Snapchatting is a very big difference.
As a high … Read More
Opinion: Realigning BLM
January 31, 2021 | Ryan Salmon
A lot of people tend to see the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement as one that is daring and inspiring, and in many ways they are right. But on the other hand, what we have seen is just a shadow … Read More
Goodbye, Ms. Hoffman
January 30, 2021 | Sofia Gellada
After five years of teaching religion, Ms. Shannon Hoffman is saying goodbye to Hudson Catholic. Ms. Hoffman was hired in the summer of 2016 and will be leaving just as we head into winter break. She will be moving on … Read More
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