Fiction: “One More Night”

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following piece involves references to suicide that some may find upsetting or triggering. If you or anyone you know needs help, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, 1-800-273-8255.

She hates her sister’s curtains, she … Read More

Poetry: “He Said”

He said,

there is too much,

For the both of us.

He said,

There is too little,

To be split.

The desire,

That also comes

With guilt.

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Poetry: “Blood, Guts, and Angel Cake”

By Paige Besante and Ra’saan Stevens

Housewife

Tonight I’ve soaked in cold bath water to hide every pore I bare.

The rose petals have lost their scent and I have rollers in my hair.

Cold air hits my skin and … Read More

HoCo 19 Fashion Trends

By 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

By 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”

The 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”

I 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”

My 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

As 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”

Put 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

In 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”

“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”

When 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

Regular 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

Protect 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