September 14, 2018
Many of the physical features we are born with have been written into our genes. They are undeniable, unchangeable truths about ourselves that make us who we are. But with a recent increase in knowledge...
Student spending increases over summer break
September 14, 2018
Anyone with a summer job can relate to the *NSYNC lyrics, “Thank God it’s Friday night and I just got paid.” Theoretically, this paycheck adds to savings to use year-round, but in reality the extra...
September 14, 2018
Happiness. A word believed to originate in the 15th century, it’s something we all feel, something we all consider uplifting, but it’s not something we ever really look to define. So, it is not...
September 22, 2018
“I didn’t realize the magnitude of this conference.” I said this several times throughout my five days at the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference, and I’ve been saying it ever since. When...
September 14, 2018
Bucket lists are enticing ideas on Instagram and Pinterest, but in reality they cause more harm than good. These lists continue to skyrocket in popularity, resulting in a pandemic of bucket list obsession....
September 14, 2018
It’s no secret CHS is full of perfectionists. From freaking out if a poster isn’t perfectly straight to restarting a project with one minor flaw, perfection lurks behind every paper and deadline. At...
Fashion world pushes for realistic beauty standards with models of all sizes, shapes and backgrounds
September 14, 2018 • No Comments
Thanks to a recent rise in inclusivity, unrealistic expectations in the fashion industry may be a thing of the past. Today, identical models do not fill runways as they have before. Now more than ever,...
“Queer Eye” sheds light on social issues while entertaining
September 14, 2018 • No Comments
I’ll be honest, I don’t remember the 2000s. But when I told my mom I was watching “Queer Eye,” her eyebrows rose. “Oh, you mean ‘Queer Eye for the Straight Guy’?” she asked. I didn’t...
Kendrick Lamar steals the show and stirs controversy with music Pulitzer Prize win
September 14, 2018 • No Comments
The prestigious Pulitzer Prize is often associated with extraordinary works of journalism and literature, awarded to the most influential pieces of the year. When the Pulitzer Prize Board announced the...
September 14, 2018
With hundreds of millions of avid soccer fans tuning in, the FIFA World Cup is the most watched sporting event in the world. France defeated Croatia 4-2 during this year’s final match, which drew an...
September 14, 2018
For athletes looking to continue their athletic careers after high school, the college application process has added pressures that start as early as freshman year. Senior Kiera Gill of Wall, a field...
September 14, 2018
One year ago, after breaking her ankle in two places during a softball game, senior Marisa Harczuk of Tinton Falls had just been cleared to start playing field hockey after three months without physical...
Lit Mag attends Dodge Poetry Festival
October 23, 2018
The Literary Magazine club attended the Dodge Poetry Festival in Newark on Friday, Oct. 19, where they...
SkillsUSA council attends the Central Regional Leadership Conference
October 14, 2018
SkillsUSA took its first trip of the year on Thursday, Oct. 4 to the Central Regional Leadership Conference....
SkillsUSA medalists attend kickoff to Kentucky
May 29, 2018
Three SkillsUSA members traveled to Forest Lodge in Warren, NJ on Thursday, May 24. The members attended...