On April 26, the RIISE program headed to Brookdale Park where they competed in the 2023 Essex County Special Olympics event. Students with intellectual disabilities can compete in several Olympic-style events through the Special Olympics, a nationwide organization that divides the country into states and districts based on location.
Using gadgets has been such a huge part of people’s daily lives as an innovation that assists our daily practices. But to what extent is this still healthy? If anyone has ever wondered how much technology has taken over a teenager’s life, here is the average screen time in a high school student’s life.
On September 8th, Governor Phil Murphy announced a $26 million state grant to support universal preschool education. The state picked only 27 districts to receive a part of this grant, and Nutley worked hard to make sure it was one of them.
Whether they squeak, purr, or chirp, pets have been man's best friend for 10,000 years. In fact, according to The Zebra, 33% of the world's population owns a pet.
Growing up in the 2000’s, many fans caught the infamous “Bieber fever” from pop star Justin Bieber. Being a part of the Justin Bieber fandom came the support of his relationship known as “Jelena” between him and actor/singer Selena Gomez. In recent months, many teens in NHS and across the world have been consumed in all the new drama between Bieber’s ex, Selena Gomez, and current wife, Hailey Bieber. Information regarding this drama between Hailey and Selena has spread like wildfire through platforms like TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram.
The game of baseball has been America’s pastime for more than a century. For years, people have been going all over the country -- or have remain glued to their TV -- to watch their favorite MLB baseball team play nine-innings of pure, untimed baseball. However, installed for the 2023 season and seasons beyond, there are new rules which include different timers and time limits. The new rules have largely been the recipient of dismay and annoyance from fans, yet there is a portion that is in support of the time regulations.
Students interested in a career in the healthcare industry have a chance to begin studying for their future today through the Rutgers Allied Health Program. The idea for this program “allows students an opportunity to take college level classes related to health-sciences in high school,” said Jenna Rubino, the current K-12 science coordinator, and coordinator of the program which is available to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Close your eyes and picture a candle. It has a beautiful bright flame that seems like it could burn forever, so it just keeps on burning. Over time, the candle runs out of wax, the wick burns away, and the flame begins to dwindle, eventually dying out. The candle has used up all of the resources it needs to burn. Now, no matter how many times you try to light it, the flame will not come back.
Like other sports at NHS, participating in track can be demanding, especially for a student first entering high school. Team members are expected to stay in shape and train even on days when they don't have practice.
When then-freshman Roman Wingenfeld was searching for a club to join, it was during the year schools switched over to virtual learning as a result of COVID-19. Rather than attending the annual NHS Club Fair and getting to meet the co-presidents face-to-face, Roman found himself reading club names off an online sheet list.
As graduation is right around the corner, many seniors are looking into continuing their education this fall. In 2021, 61.8% of American high school graduates enrolled into a college or university. However, the tuition for post-high school education can be fairly expensive.
The high school held their annual College Fair in the gymnasium on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The event took place from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., with over 75 colleges in attendance, as well as the military, trade schools, and vo-tech schools present.
Scholarships are a type of financial aid that helps students pay for their education. They are awarded based on various criteria such as academic merit, financial need, community involvement, and other accomplishments. Scholarships are an essential source of funding for many students, especially those who cannot afford to pay for their education out of pocket. At NHS, students can apply for multiple scholarships, according to the Testing Coordinator Persis Aviles. “There are About 80 scholarships this year, which varies from year to year,” Aviles said.
Whether from a friend or a teacher, we've all heard the term senioritis, which is usually mentioned as a joke. In reality, a study by Omniscient showed that 78 percent of students experienced senioritis. So, what is it? More importantly, how does a student combat it?
“Chicago: Teen Edition” opened its doors on February 10, 2022, with a 5, 6, 7, 8. Set in Chicago during the Roaring Twenties with its lead murderesses, Roxie Hart played by Caroline Ritacco and Velma Kelly played by Valeria Flores, “Chicago” follows the story of Roxie Hart and her unique adventures on Murderess Row at Cook County Jail. It provides an incredible mix of scandal, jazz, fame, and humor with a hint of love.
Freshman Catalina Narvaez recalls the time when she first discovered the violin at the age of four. She was attending a concert with her mother, and she instantly saw herself as a musician. "I begged my mom to buy me one. From then on I officially started playing and practicing at the age of 5.” Since then, her goal has been to become a professional violinist.
The Race for the Holidays
A look into the battle for club fundraising during the holidays.
The February concert took place in the NHS auditorium on February 15 and exhibited both the orchestra and the band ensemble. There were about fifty students in the band ensemble and about forty kids in the orchestra. Drums were incorporated into all of the songs for the band. Percussion instruments were also used in many of the songs played in the show.
A swarm of students wait, some at the school counseling office’s three tables, others hovering by closed doors. Every ten-or-so minutes is punctuated by the new ID scanner’s beeps. It’s scheduling season, and brand-new to the lineup is NHS’ newest counselor, Erin Theodorou.
Community colleges are a great and affordable alternative to a four-year college. Essex County College (ECC) and Bergen Community College (BCC) are two colleges that some Nutley High School (NHS) students may choose to attend after graduation.
