Teachers ‘AI’n’t stupid: CHS faculty adapts with new tech
February 6, 2026
The switch from chalk to a smartboard hasn’t been the only change to education over the years. In recent years, teachers have been taking note of evolving student behaviors since the rise of artificial...
U.S. finds itself red, white and clueless:
Drake Heller and Nathaniel Natal
February 6, 2026
At the start of President Donald Trump’s term, it was said that “From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world. We will be the envy of every nation, and...
Actor or activist: When do protests turn performative?
Maple Lin and Savannah Williams
February 6, 2026
Whether it be protesting or posting, many have strong desires to advocate for their beliefs. With the increase of awareness in politics, there are many different ways people advocate. Activists are...
The fire is crackling, the hot chocolate is warm, and the Toys R Us catalog is lying at the doorstep. A few years ago, the only thing left to do was find a marker to circle the toys with. But in recent...

If time off is meant to give students time to rest, why do so many find themselves buried in assignments during holidays meant for family and recovery? After weeks of tests, projects and studying, many...

With the signing of an executive order, President Donald Trump didn’t just alter how the Department of War is referenced within the White House, he signaled an intense shift in how the United States...
Jokes are a great way to get to know, build trust and understand a person; they are conversation starters and relationship builders. When you don’t have a conversation starter, that’s when memes and...

Once a brisk chill hits the air, anticipation builds for celebrations like Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. However, Sophomore Sofia Fulo of Tinton Falls’s favorite winter holiday is the release of Spotify...

For the last ten years, fans of the Netflix original series “Stranger Things” have grown up watching beloved characters navigate The Upside Down, form friendships and solve mysteries, all while battling...

In a time of rising prescription prices and economic recession, many lower-income Americans rely on federal programs, which are being cut faster than those who need them can keep up. In 2023, the...

Whether the government should have control over women’s bodies has been an ethical debate for more than a century. Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, the issue has become more...

As Dr. Susan Moore lay in an Indianapolis hospital bed, she could not help but feel that she was being treated unfairly. Diagnosed with COVID-19, Moore, an African American, said that her doctor denied...

In her senior year cross country season, Helena Szep of Middletown shattered multiple Middletown High School North (MHSN) previous best times....

In the winter, most people go skiing or snowboarding; then, there are people who kayak in the snow. Snow kayaking, also referred to as snowboating,...

Major League Baseball (MLB) recently announced the implementation of the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system for the upcoming 2026 season,...
June 7, 2026
In opposition to the inadequate food, medical care and overall unsanitary conditions in an immigration detention facility in Newark, N.J., an estimated...
Fine print, big problems: Budget cuts spark drama for CHS clubs
November 25, 2025
The room was quiet and filled with confusion as the Communications High School (CHS) Drama Club deptmartment...
SGA “polls” together 2025 to 2026 council
June 16, 2025
At Communications High School (CHS), the Student Government Association (SGA) wants everyone to have...
CHS drama club’s “Chicago: Teen Edition” dazzled audiences
May 29, 2025
The Communications High School (CHS) Drama Club is known for its student-directed productions. Directed...

When she’s not at Communications High School, she’s competing around the world. From Canada to Ireland to the Netherlands, Junior Abigail...







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