Today's teenagers are growing up in an age of fast fashion, food apps, and social media trends all of which control how they spend their money. From purchasing breakfast in the car on the way to school to searching the internet for clothing deals, many of today's teenagers spend money daily without a budget. Their spending is often controlled by friends, convenience, and staying current with what is popular. As prices go up and options increase, the question is: how much do teenagers actually need every week to be independent, included, and in charge?

Imagine walking in a classroom day after day and not hearing your home language, opening books filled with characters who look nothing like you, or noticing that your culture is missing from lessons and school events. For many students, it's their reality. When representation is absent, schools risk making students feel invisible, disconnected, and unsure of whether they belong. But when representation is present, everything changes.

From Music Theory classes, to the Marching Band, to zero period Orchestra, the various options that the Nutley Music Department offers to students at the high school is vast and unique. Whether a student wants to play an instrument, learn music theory, study popular music throughout the decades, or just perform with flags waving in their hands, the Music Department provides.

Laughter filled the auditorium as the cast of Once Upon A Mattress took the stage this past weekend, bringing the classic fairytale to life with humor, strong vocals, and plenty of unexpected moments that had the audience entertained from beginning to end.

Stepping into Diva Nails on Kingsland Ave. feels less like entering a nail salon and more like walking into a zen, positive atmosphere. The salon is clean, modern, wheelchair accessible, and even offers free Wi-Fi and gender neutral restrooms. Diva Nails is an appointment-only salon and has plenty of parking. This salon clearly aims to create a relaxing environment for all who enter.

We've all watched our phone screen glow at 2 am, sent a text or two, and maybe even watched a livestream. Although you may not be right next to the person you're texting, never before has a generation been so constantly connected. Yet the lack of sleep and emotional baggage still seems to wear us down.

Rod Stewart, Bruce Springsteen, Matt “Guitar” Murphy: all infamous names, all famous, and very influential musicians. They’re just a small number of musicians that Music Teacher Baron Raymonde has worked with over his long musical career. That’s right, Raymonde is a classic legendary performer amongst them and many others.

Seniors won the 2025 Raiderfest that took place on the Park Oval on May 28. 

The decades-old event that has been happening every spring blends the different interests and abilities of students and brings in a competitive aspect to it, setting the different grade levels to compete against each other. 

Throughout Nutley, many students have found fun – and fulfillment – in volunteering. Many events like the Parks and Recreation’s Princess Ball have been around for awhile, but a new program that's been brought into Nutley recently has made a big impact on the students involved, and also the volunteers. This program is the Bounce Out the Stigma basketball program, directed by former professional basketball player, Mike Simmel. 

Jude Duarte is a mortal living in Elfhame, a world where all of the inhabitants are beautiful, immortal faeries, and this one is important: not human. Did I mention they were beautiful? In The Cruel Prince by Holly Black, Jude is taken away to Elfhame by Madoc, her sister’s father, after witnessing him murder her parents when she was seven.

No homework days were first introduced to the Nutley school district last year, during the 23-24 school year. No homework days are days that the district has marked where teachers are prohibited from assigning homework, as a way to allow students to celebrate their respective holidays. 

The Nutley High School Orchestra performed its annual spring concert on May 13, 2025, in the school auditorium, presenting an evening of strong performances and diverse styles that emphasized their growth and teamwork throughout the school year.

Students taking art classes are set to celebrate their annual Nutley High School Art Show on May 21 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the auxiliary gym, where students from grades 9 through 12 will showcase a range of unique pieces.

Suzanne Collins is stepping back into the arena with her newest installment of her bestselling series, The Hunger Games. Originally released in 2008, the dystopian novel is one of the most well-known books in the world.

Every year, a special event called the Night of Nations is held at Nutley High School. This night is more than just a celebration; it is a night to showcase cultural representation, giving the students the chance to explore new cultures, most importantly promoting cultural diversity and inclusion within Nutley High School.

Teens in high school realize that growing up with divorced parents often turns out to be more difficult than they expected. Sure, it seems fun to think about, celebrating your birthday twice, or getting double the Christmas gifts. But, sometimes the disadvantages prove to be difficult for some teens to maneuver through as they deal with the challenges of mental health and academics.

Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice is an exciting horror story told by the main character, Louis de Pointe du Lac, who experiences becoming and living as a vampire. 

On the outside, Jennette McCurdy’s childhood appears lavish and pretentious; however, behind the scenes, her mother traps her in an emotionally abusive relationship marked by toxic publicity and silent suffering. I’m Glad My Mom Died is an unforgettable memoir by Jennette McCurdy.

Ramadan is a spiritual month that Muslims take part in. During the month where it is believed that the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam (peace be upon him) on Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power), Muslims worldwide fast from sunrise to sunset. Ramadan falls on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which gets pushed around two weeks earlier every year.

In the early months of the 2025 school year, Nutley’s musical theater group announced that they would perform Mean Girls the Musical as their yearly performance.