Review: Captain America Civil War

Political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability when the actions of the Avengers lead to collateral damage. The new status quo deeply divides members of the team. Captain America (Chris Evans) believes superheroes should remain free to defend … Read More

Yes, Race Still Matters

When Thomas Jefferson voiced America’s outrage at British oppression, he wrote, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty … Read More

Review: Midnight Special

The government and a group of religious extremists pursue a man Roy (Michael Shannon) and his son Alton (Jaeden Lieberher) a young boy who possesses special powers. Accompanying them along the way is state trooper Lucas (Joel Edgerton), and a … Read More

Review: 10 Cloverfield Lane

After surviving a car accident, Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) wakes up to find herself in an underground bunker with two men. Howard (John Goodman) tells her that a massive chemical attack has rendered the air un-breathable, and their only hope … Read More

Review: Batman v Superman

It’s been nearly two years since Superman’s (Henry Cavill) colossal battle with Zod (Michael Shannon) devastated the city of Metropolis. The loss of life and collateral damage left many feeling angry and helpless, including crime-fighting billionaire Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck). … Read More

Interview: A Career in Film

In anticipation of Hudson’s upcoming Career Day, The Commentator‘s Senior Editor Samuel Tuero decided to sit down with his brother Jonathan Fuentes to discuss the young filmmaker’s up-and-coming career.

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Boys B-Ball Makes It Five in a Row

Hudson Catholic defeated St. Peters Prep 74-55 in the Hudson County Tournament Championship on February 27, 2016. Our Hawks saw a big night from Marion Williams, Luther Muhammad, and Jahvon Quinerly as they combined for 66 points to ensure the … Read More

The Witch: A Genuinely Horrifying Experience

The Witch, set in the early 1600’s, follows an exiled Puritan family as they set up their new home on the outskirts of the vast, forbidding woods. William (Ralph Ineson), along with his wife Katherine (Katie Dickie), their daughter Thomasin … Read More

Ed Agresta Makes the Days Count

On Thursday, February 4, Hudson Catholic brought in guest speaker Ed Agresta to “get the dragon off the student body’s back.”

Ed Agresta works as a mental skills coach and motivational speaker educating young minds around the country. It was … Read More

If You Can Pay, You Can Play: The Problem with Travel Baseball

During the summer of 2013, while playing for the Ramapo Rangers, I was introduced to the world of travel baseball. Our team was comprised of 12-15 players, each of whom had tried out and made the team. We were expected … Read More

A New Hope for a New Generation

Star Wars: The Force Awakens, one of the most emotionally thrilling and satisfying films of the year, follows new characters Poe, Finn, and Rey, on the quest of a lifetime. The characters all come from different places, yet all find … Read More

Opinion: The Threat of Global Warming

When earth’s temperatures rose just a few degrees over the course of a few thousand years, an ice age ended. The global climate is now projected to warm up a few more degrees, albeit, at an accelerated rate. While this … Read More

Senior Hawk Spotlight: Nalani DeJesus

As students enter their senior year of high school it is somewhat of a bittersweet feeling. As freshmen, we seem to believe that we have all the time in the world and that we will be in high school forever. … Read More

Vladimir Putin’s Syria Operation

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been making headlines this past week with the bombings in Syria. Astounding footage was caught of Russian missiles being launched from the Caspian Sea, soaring through the skies of the night, and exploding … Read More