June 12, 2020
As quarantine continues, many people are experiencing rattling changes. Millions are out of jobs, countless are ill and it is much harder to access food, especially for families with lower incomes. During...
MVC closure delays teen road tests
June 12, 2020
For those turning seventeen in the past months, a huge milestone is on hold. With the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) closed for months, many teens, including many CHS juniors, weren’t able...
Students face COVID-19 restrictions in the workplace
June 12, 2020
A classic coming of age moment for many high schoolers is getting a job. It’s a sign of independence and maturity, as well as a chance to make money on your own. But now, as many things have been, this...
June 12, 2020
As children grow older, the necessity of participation awards often comes into question. It’s often difficult to let young children down by denying them recognition for their hard work and dedication....
June 12, 2020
There’s something to be said about receiving a handwritten thank you note in cursive. Sure, anybody can write a letter in print, but the lost art of cursive has a more sincere and personal effect. The...
June 12, 2020
Beauty. It is something nearly everyone wants to achieve, however many of these standards find it to be detrimental to society. Although the beauty industry has helped to produce fashion icons like Grace...
The Artist’s Block: Julia Kusmenko
June 12, 2020 • No Comments
Name of piece: “Inner Rainbow” Artist: Julia Kusmenko This piece is interesting to me because it happened by accident. We were assigned to draw a self-portrait for Illustration and Design, and...
New Neflix docu-series “Trial by the Media” sheds light on media coverage in court cases
June 12, 2020 • No Comments
“[For] high profile cases there are two trials: outside the courthouse and inside.” Donald Watkins, the defense attorney for the former CEO of HealthSouth, Richard Scrushy, had perfectly encapsulated...
Bands connect with fans during the pandemic
June 12, 2020 • No Comments
Stay-at-home orders all over the world have shut down concerts and museums for the foreseeable future. Musicians and artists have begun adapting to the challenge and have turned to the internet for help. Virtual...
October 19, 2019
Every time she steps on to the volleyball court, junior Brooke Stark of Manasquan has the same goal in mind: “To play the best I possibly can and to make sure that everyone on my team is ready to play.” This...
September 15, 2019
Tennis fans at CHS were filled with anticipation on Sunday, Sept. 10 as they watched number two seed Rafael Nadal of Spain defeat Daniil Medvedev of Russia in the men’s singles finals of the U.S. Open...
June 16, 2019
Sophomore Ava Turner of Middletown proved to be a pivotal player for her team this spring season, which became Middletown High School North’s most successful season in varsity softball history. As the...
September 2, 2020
On Friday, Aug. 28, 11 days before students in the MCVSD were set to return to classrooms using a hybrid in-person schedule, Superintendent Dr. Charles...
Clubs and class councils deal with fundraising issues
May 8, 2020
MCVSD students were notified that schools would be closed through Mar. 27 due to the novel coronavirus....
March 21, 2020
The Cultural Communications Club roots its beliefs in helping others, and recently extended that aid...
JSA elects council for 2020-2021 school year
March 21, 2020
On Thursday, Mar. 12, the Junior State of America (JSA) held their council election for the upcoming...