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Fiction: “Soul Mates”
April 20, 2020 | Juliette PangilinanThey stayed up waiting for this moment. Ever since they were little, it was this day that meant the most to them. Alexa and Betty, short for Elizabeth. It was going to be their 16th birthday and their soulmate’s first … Read More
Sorrys and Softball
April 20, 2020 | Aaliyah PachecoIt was 2:45 pm when the bell rang. Everyone in my last period U.S history class knew exactly what it meant. Whatever the turnout was, we knew tomorrow wouldn’t be the same.
“Aye, what do you think is going … Read More
Fiction: “Sweet Dreams”
April 20, 2020 | Maya Beals“Coronavirus has just now moved up to having a total of 37,820 deaths and 165,659 recovered globally. We’re encouraging that everyone stay inside and follow the instructions on the quarantine to help decrease the upward trend in some of these … Read More
Fiction: “She Purred”
April 20, 2020 | Adam AzizThe daybreak had woken her up. The air was cool as the night’s showers had made it, and her damp fur was spiking around the edges. Nifty was along the corner, drinking out of the old soup bowl which had … Read More
Poem: “A Letter to an Old Friend”
April 3, 2020 | Rebecca HolderFrom the cherished memories, you gave me
To those times under the fig tree.
The friendship bracelets we made together
With our hearts feeling light as a feather.
Not even sure if it was just a handful of dimes,
I … Read More
If I Never Met You
March 11, 2020 | Multiple WritersBy Gianna Giordano & Juliette Pangilinan
High School students go through many ups and downs during the years and by the time they’re seniors they have met many people who have impacted their lives. No matter the lesson, it is … Read More
The Horror! The Horror!
March 10, 2020 | Multiple WritersBy Ashley Ogando & Victoria Sanders
Horror and history collide in one special classroom! The Commentator sat down with first-year US History teacher Mr. Gonzalez, who moderates the horror and sci-fi movie club.
Not only does Mr. Gonzalez love teaching the … Read More
Opinion: American Nightmare
February 20, 2020 | Juliette PangilinanEditor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the author. They do not reflect the opinions of The Commentator staff nor those of Hudson Catholic Regional High School.
The American Dream.
There’s a saying I used to hear when my … Read More
One Hawk’s American Dream
February 19, 2020 | Ra'saan StevensThe Commentator: Hey Julia! Thanks for coming. How are you today?
Julia Francesca Escarez: Hello! You’re welcome, and I’m doing pretty good. What about you?
TC: I’m doing fine, thank you.
JFE: No problem!
TC: Today I just have a … Read More
Opinion: The American Dream is a Lie
February 19, 2020 | Aiden ImranEditor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the author. They do not reflect the opinions of The Commentator staff nor those of Hudson Catholic Regional High School.
A full-time job after high school, marriage before a … Read More
“Real” Americans
February 12, 2020 | Adam AzizIt truly is a blessing to live in such an amazing nation, flourishing with technology, medicine, entertainment, and education. The United States often goes underappreciated. Especially during this time period, society is connected in a way unimaginable when compared to … Read More
Puerto Rico Waits
February 12, 2020 | Sofia EchandyThe colorful island of Purto Rico, home of the coqui, beautiful beaches and waterfalls, the palm trees that once stood tall over the sandy beaches and clear water–they now lean and cry out for help.
A slight tremor in … Read More
Lost
February 12, 2020 | Dhonye Bailey 4Growing up, I was always aware of who I was. Although I was just this little girl to the rest of my family, I knew I had the power and strength to be “the man of the house.” I was … Read More
Two Hawks, One Nest
February 11, 2020 | Soukeyna CisseHudson Catholic Regional High School is full of one of the most diverse student bodies in the country. We have all sorts of students here, from kids who live down the block, to kids who travel from Pennsylvania, to international … Read More
Fiction: “Spontaneous Robbery”
February 11, 2020 | Elizabeth McDonnellI’m currently slumped on my carpetless, hardwood floor. I sold my couch to pay for last month’s rent. My back hurts from sleeping on this cold surface every night. Not to mention I’m sick from yet another common cold.
With … Read More