Posts By Jhelaine Palo
Second Annual Lock-In is a Success
April 15, 2019 | Jhelaine Palo
A great number of students participated in the second annual Hudson Catholic school lock-in, which took place on March 29, 2019. The second lock-in was a great success, beginning at 7 pm on the Friday and lasting until 7 am … Read More
The Thirst Project Comes to HC
September 30, 2018 | Jhelaine Palo
On Wednesday, September 19, The Hudson Catholic student body and staff gathered in the school gymnasium for an assembly about the issue of unsafe drinking water all over the world, hosted by the non-profit organization The Thirst Project.
The Thirst … Read More
Typhoon Mangkhut’s Path of Destruction
September 18, 2018 | Jhelaine Palo 1
Typhoon Mangkhut, or locally known as “Bagyong Ompong,” landed on several parts of the Philippines and severe damage took place.
It has been confirmed that the death toll across the northern part of the country … Read More
Two HC Students Win FREE Taylor Swift Concert Tickets
May 29, 2018 | Jhelaine Palo
Earlier this month, The Commentator hosted a school wide raffle for two Taylor Swift concert tickets, to be held at MetLife Stadium on July 22, 2018.
Devoted Taylor Swift fans hoped to win two tickets for themselves … Read More
Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Presidents
May 14, 2018 | Jhelaine Palo
On June 17, 1972, five burglars were arrested at the Watergate complex in Washington D.C., starting the domino effect of putting together, piece by piece, the corrupt operation of the administration of former President Richard … Read More
Russian Woman Embalmed Alive
April 30, 2018 | Jhelaine Palo
Ekaterina Fedyaeva, a patient of a hospital in Ulyanovsk, Russia died because of a medical error in the operating room on April 5, 2018.
Ekaterina Fedyaeva, a 28 year old woman was diagnosed with ovarian cysts (fluid-filled sacs or pockets … Read More
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 18, 2018 | Jhelaine Palo
President Bill Clinton officially dedicated the month of March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in February 2000.
Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum. Colon cancer and rectal cancer … Read More
The Flu Isn’t Over Yet
March 4, 2018 | Jhelaine Palo
The United States has been hit hard with a flu epidemic within the first two months of 2018, and though we’ve passed the flu’s peak, we’re not at the end of flu season yet.
What is the … Read More
World Cancer Day
February 4, 2018 | Jhelaine Palo
On February 4, World Cancer Day is celebrated globally. It is a day to raise awareness about the widespread illness that affects millions of people in the United States and worldwide.
“We can, I can” is … Read More
Chilean Priest Sexual Abuse
January 25, 2018 | Jhelaine Palo
Pope Francis reopened a big controversy when he defended the Chilean Bishop Juan Barros, who was accused of covering up a notorious pedophile priest Father Fernando Karadima on January 16, 2018.
In the year 2002, the … Read More
Cooking Club Breaks Bread
December 21, 2017 | Jhelaine Palo
The members of the Cooking Club gathered in the Hudson Catholic Brothers’ Residence to put together their traditional Thanksgiving/Christmas dinner on December 12, 2017.
The annual Thanksgiving dinner was held as the members of the Cooking Club got together to prepare … Read More
Attack in Egypt
December 5, 2017 | Jhelaine Palo
On November 24, 2017, an Islam mosque named al Rawda was attacked by unidentified gunmen in Egypt.
The attack is concluded to be the deadliest terror attack on the country’s soil. Reportedly 311 people are dead, including 27 children. Additionally, … Read More
Special Assembly About Walk-a-Thon Held
October 12, 2017 | Jhelaine Palo
This morning, Principal Richard Garibell held an assembly regarding the upcoming spirit week and walk-a-thon, to be held during the last week of October.
The upcoming spirit week brings enthusiasm to the whole school. Various activities are … Read More
Mental Health Awareness Week
October 10, 2017 | Jhelaine Palo
Mental Illness Awareness Week is observed annually, during the first week of October.
This event is a good way to draw attention to mental illnesses that affect the majority of people living in the United States and … Read More
Girl’s Soccer Team Dominates Ferris
September 30, 2017 | Jhelaine Palo
The girl’s varsity soccer team played against Ferris High School on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at Lincoln Park. The game ended at 5-1 with the Lady Hawks getting their first win of the season.
In the overall game, junior goalkeeper … Read More