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HoCo 19 Fashion Trends

January 23, 2020 |

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

January 23, 2020 |

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”

January 14, 2020 |

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”

January 14, 2020 | 1

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”

January 13, 2020 |

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

January 13, 2020 |

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”

January 7, 2020 |

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

January 2, 2020 |

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”

January 2, 2020 | 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 |

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

December 16, 2019 |

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

December 16, 2019 |

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

HC Hall of Style

December 15, 2019 |

By Victoria Sanders & Cydney SmithRead More

Fiction: “When It Happens”

December 8, 2019 |

The 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 | 1

I 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