The Inkblot

Survey of 115 students from Jan. 7 to Jan. 14, 2019.

Licenses drive up student spending

Mia Gallo January 25, 2019

Junior year of high school comes with a slew of new responsibilities: taking the SATs, starting the college search and for most students, getting their driver’s license. The frequent trips across Monmouth...

The first Thanksgiving was recorded to be in 1621.

Students share their Thanksgiving plans

Meredith Prud'homme December 12, 2018

Every year, towards the end of November, 46 million turkeys are sold nationwide, according to the University of Illinois. A meeting on the Plymouth Plantation between the pilgrims and the natives in 1621...

Woolley poses in front of a defaced mural of Saddam Hussein in Baghdad while covering the Iraq War in 2005.

Woolley: from newsroom to classroom

Emily Toro November 21, 2018

“I have always wanted to teach from the very first time I was in a newsroom,” said journalism teacher Wayne Woolley. CHS recently hired Woolley in September of the 2018-19 school year. Before...

Since his campaign in 2016, President Donald Trump has spoken of plans to curb illegal immigration by building a wall.

Undocumented immigrants struggle in U.S.

Meredith Prud'homme November 21, 2018

It’s an alarming time for immigrants across America, as the country races to catch millions of undocumented immigrants. With comments from President Donald Trump that refer to these people as an “infestation,”...

Immigration splits the globe

Immigration splits the globe

Kaitlyn Delaney November 21, 2018

As described by the American Immigration Council (AIC), the United States’ immigration policy is complex and often misunderstood. The policy consists of four main principles: the admission of skillful...

Immigrations costly effect on the economy

Immigration’s ‘costly effect’ on the economy

Neil Estrada November 21, 2018

It’s Thanksgiving dinner and the whole family is gathered around the table enjoying a delicious feast. Suddenly, one word throws the entire table into a frenzy: “immigration.” Despite being as...

Immigrants entering the United States through Ellis Island in 1902.

The evolution of immigration

Katherine Lombardi November 21, 2018

Hailed as the home of the “American Dream,” the United States continues to serve as a destination for immigrants from all over the world. While America has an established multicultural identity, the...

Megerle hits her stride in cross country career

Madison Beekman November 21, 2018

Growing up, senior Colleen Megerle of Colts Neck watched her parents and older siblings run. Now, her family returns the favor as she prepares for state championships. Megerle has been running since...

Each year, the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade is part of many Americans traditions for Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving festivities break tradition

Zoe Conner-Bennett November 21, 2018

Thanksgiving makes many imagine the smell of turkey and potatoes wafting in from the kitchen, watch the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade playing on the television or listen the chatter and laughter...

Sophomore Erin Carr of Wall submits her code for Intro to Programming on Google Classroom.

Coding classes ‘develop’ student success

Isabella Antoon and Meredith Prud'homme November 21, 2018

With over 49,000 computer science bachelor's degrees awarded to students in 2015, there has been a 15 percent rise from the previous year, according to Education Weekly. The world of computer programming...

Each fall, students across the nation participate in PSAT testing. The PSAT prepares students for the SAT and allows some test takers to qualify for National Merit Scholarships.

PSAT memes violate contract, help students relax after testing

Brigid McCarthy November 21, 2018

On Wednesday, October 10, following the PSAT/NMSQT examination, an unusual thing filled cafeteria’s and hallways around the nation: laughter.   Following the test, students all over the country posted...

Some are born with a smile

Some are born with a smile

Isabella Antoon 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...

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