A new law in NJ, set in 2025 created a process where parents can request that their child be excused from certain topics and activities in class due to religious reasons. While the state has previously allowed this for health and physical education, the new law provides a clearer pathway for families to align their students' public school education with their own personal faith.
How does a teenager maintain humanity in a world where trust isn't so easy? Rick Yancey’s young adult novel, The 5th Wave goes into the horrifying reality of aliens coming to earth and 16-year old Cassie Sullivan's desperate fight for survival.
A Cabaret night was held by the Theatrical Society from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM on January 9 at the Nutley Elks Lodge.
Plans have been acted on to move students from the sixth grade of Lincoln, Radcliffe, Washington, Yantacaw, and Spring Garden to John H. Walker Middle School after years of discussion and planning. With about 625 students already occupying JHWMS in grades 7 and 8, the addition of around 300 sixth graders from the five elementary buildings means the current layout of the middle school isn't cutting it, and serious renovations had been made to accommodate them.
Bevere Bakehouse has been a gourmet cookie and cupcake producer based in Caldwell, NJ since May 5th of 2020. The Bakehouse functions through accounts on Facebook and Instagram with a following of over 1000 where bakers stand by for people to order batches of their ready-made cookies and other sweet treats. They feature flavors like Lemon blueberry cheesecake, Coffee Cake, and S’mores; but, what’s even sweeter is the baker behind it: Ariana Coniglione.
A few weeks ago, I dined at Sonoma Bistro, a place well known for its vibrant atmosphere. As I walked into the front doors of the Mexican restaurant Sonoma Bistro Bar and Grill on Passaic Avenue, I was greeted by the rush of lively music and delicious aromas. Colorful murals of Mexican art lined the walls, and festive decorations were all around me. There were floor to ceiling windows showing off the bustling street of Passaic and letting in beautiful light which my family and I greatly enjoyed.
Nutley High School has a broad spectrum of clubs for students to participate in. It is a way to educate themselves on topics they already know about or are interested in. These clubs range from coding, to jazz, to the arts, to robotics, and many more.
On March 21, 2019, Nutley High School students took a trip all over town to follow the footsteps of important town leaders for Government Day. The students visited significant sites and met important people who contribute to the town in multiple ways. Through this experience, they understood what it’s like to keep Nutley running and how much responsibility it takes to have such an important job.
Eric Sebek Takes on Pippin
Eric Sebek, 17, is a junior at Nutley High School and stars in this year’s spring musical, Pippin. Eric isn’t new to singing and acting though. His father, Christian Sebek, sang opera around the world, and was even in the broadway play, Phantom of the Opera, for five years. Eric’s brother, Zach Sebek, also sings opera and plays the saxophone.
The NHS Girls Basketball season kicked off with tryouts the Monday after Thanksgiving, November 27, 2017. Tryouts took place for seven days, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The pool of girls trying out this year was small, with 25 girls competing for spots on the freshmen, junior varsity and varsity teams.
