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HoCo 19 Fashion Trends
January 23, 2020 | Multiple WritersBy Aaliyah Pacheco and Juliette Pangilinan
It’s the night of Hudson Catholic’s annual homecoming and the theme is an Evening in Paris. The students are glammed up and ready to show out. The grand event allows the student body to … Read More
New Faces on the Wall of Honor
January 23, 2020 | Multiple WritersBy Juan Teira and Connor McCall
On Friday, November 22, Hudson Catholic unveiled its newest additions to the Wall of Honor. These new additions were Frank Becht, Paul Lee, George Macchia, and Alberto Vasquez, all of whom specialized in various … Read More
Poem: “The Universal Weapon”
January 14, 2020 | Ashley OgandoThe echoes of the bullets firing shake a nation
As innocent and fulfilling lives are taken
Bodies, prayers, and shouts all seem to pile up
For some people, this riles them up
The cries of a mother holding her lifeless … Read More
Poetry: “I Still Miss You, Rufus”
January 14, 2020 | Saniya Tune 1I Still Miss You, Rufus
Remembering when I was in kindergarten is hard
Besides all the parts when we used to play in the school play yard
Holding hands as we walk back up from lunch
Making friends whose names … Read More
Fiction: “Just Another Day”
January 13, 2020 | Elizabeth McDonnellMy blaring alarm shakes me violently out of my sleep. I lazily slam my hand onto it to shut the damn thing up. I miss the first time and groan. I hit it repeatedly, still not opening my eyes, until … Read More
HC Tightens Safety Measures
January 13, 2020 | Soukeyna CisseAs our school continues to prepare students and staff for the absolute worst, a mass shooting it may be one going on at this exact moment in the United States.
From 1840 up to this year, there have been … Read More
Poem: “Hands Up”
January 7, 2020 | Juliette PangilinanPut your hands up,
Mommy needs to help you put on your shirt.
Put your hands up,
Simon says so.
Put your hands up,
This is your favorite summer jam.
Put your hands up,
The teacher won’t let you answer … Read More
Where The Two Political Parties Stand on Guns
January 2, 2020 | Julian TakaIn our time in America, our country is divided on the issue of gun control. Many are divided on their opinions on what should be done with our firearms. Many people throughout the country are wondering when an effective solution … Read More
Prose Poem: “Breaking News”
January 2, 2020 | Tynasyah Keith 1“In Breaking News, today there has been a school shooting. 13 people have been killed and 24 people have been wounded.” On April 20, 1999, the nation felt the first wrath of horror. The students of Columbine High School thought … Read More
Fiction: “Shears”
January 2, 2020 | Ra'saan StevensWhen I pictured my death, I never thought it would occur in a supply closet surrounded by dirty mops and cleaning agents. When I pictured my first school fight, I never thought I’d have to arm myself with a pair … Read More
School Supplies
December 16, 2019 | Angelo ChavezRegular school supples. They’re convenient. There’s nothing more to be said… except, there is.
For example, a ruler is really great for many things. They’re good for turning those crooked lines into straight lines. They’re good for measuring shapes … Read More
Leave the Innocent Alone
December 16, 2019 | Maya BealsProtect yourself from those who offend you, but leave the innocent alone.
You carry your gun with hate in your heart already willing to tear families apart. Your AR is loaded and suspended on your shoulders, but for who? What … Read More
Fiction: “When It Happens”
December 8, 2019 | Aiden ImranThe first time it happens, Caleb has no idea what’s happening, but Tafida clearly seems to be in the hang of this, and she tries curling herself into his chest. He looks down and realizes her breathing is erratic, and … Read More
Fiction: “My Sister’s Texts”
December 8, 2019 | Gianna Giordano 1I am telling you this is real. I promise. I can’t go through any of that again. Let me take you back, you need to believe me.
I woke up yesterday morning, brushed my teeth, got dressed… everything normal. I … Read More