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.

On March 13th, 2024 it was confirmed that the Nutley Board of Education was missing $7 million due to financial and accounting issues. Following this revelation, many changes have been made to our school system to compensate for the sudden loss of money, and some of these changes have had detrimental effects on students’ education.