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With the increasing temperatures, the demand for air conditioning in classrooms become more apparent.

Too Hot to Learn

SCARLETT GIL ’27 and HALEY FERDINAND ’26 November 14, 2025

We are melting. Edison High School (EHS) has over 2,383 students circling the hallways and classrooms every single day. A building with an overcapacity of students becomes unbearable without any room to breathe. Why does this...

Apple has just released the new iPhone 17, but is it really worth the hype—and the money?

Is That New iPhone You’ve Been Eyeing Actually Worth It?

VINAY RAJAN ’29 and VISHNU VENKAT ’29 November 2, 2025

Every year, Apple releases their latest iPhone, claiming the newest iteration to be the finest technology to date. In September 2023, Apple released the iPhone 15 Pro, the first iPhone ever crafted with aerospace-grade titanium....

As the new school year starts, the question arises whether or not school should start in August or September.

When Should School Begin?

ADVIK MISHRA ’27, Staff Writer October 16, 2025

Every year, as July winds down, a familiar question resurfaces across the nation: During what month of the year should school start? In states like Georgia and Arizona, students are already sharpening their pencils in early August....

One small mark for English grammar, one giant punctuation for clarity.

The Oxford Comma is Here to Stay: Goodbye Ambiguity, Hello Clarity.

EMMA MERCADO ’28, Entertainment Editor September 25, 2025

Not too long ago, we were reading the memoir Night by Elie Wiesel in English class, and one day, we were assigned homework that required us to identify the contrast between self-preservation and family commitment, as well as maintaining...

Donald Trump has been reelected as President of The United States, taking office in January. What are his major policies, and how do they impact us?

Is Trump’s promised “Golden Age” a Reality or a Hoax?

CHELSEA AYEKE ’28, Staff Writer June 6, 2025

At six years old, I was too young for the 2016 election—at the time my biggest concern was the amount of Goldfish in my snack container and what episode of Bubble Guppies would play on Nickelodeon. Nine years later, the things...

Budget cuts for schools have impacted districts across New Jersey, limiting opportunities for students and placing limitations on school programs.

NJ School Budget Changes: Who Wins and Who Loses?

VIHAAN RAJAGOPAL ’28, Features Editor June 5, 2025

As the 2025-26 school year approaches, schools will face growing challenges in maintaining their facilities, covering utility costs, and meeting the needs of thousands of students. Although this year’s school funding for New...

Technology has caused a sense of apathy and social disconnect among teens.

The Apathy Epidemic — A Consequence of Technology?

CASSANDRA PERERA ‘27, Staff Writer June 5, 2025

There is an unmistakable difference between the student culture of today and that of decades past. There is a general sense of apathy, the feeling of indifference, and a lack of social investment among students that has recently...

Waking up in the morning for school is such a struggle for students. Would starting school at a later time benefit students?

Too Early to Learn?

ADVIK MISHRA ’27, Staff Writer May 19, 2025

The Dilemma Every morning, EHS students drag themselves out of bed, many times even before the sun is up, to make it to school on time. However, by the time the 1st period bell rings at 7:40, many of us are still tired from a...

With the new generation being exposed to new experiences in high school, how will they balance all of these disturbances?

Is Gen Z seriously serious?

ABHIGYA SINHA ’26, Staff Writer May 15, 2025

Gen Z students from EHS often take various aspects of life seriously. However, we sometimes struggle to identify which areas genuinely deserve our attention. Some individuals prioritize relationships, while others focus on academic...

Personal music preferences can reflect deeper emotions and desires and, in turn, a larger identity in time.

“Tell me what you listen to, and I’ll tell you who you are.”

ZEYNEP KACAN ’26, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

What distinguishes a Future listener from a Taylor Swift fan? One screams to “Throw Away” while the other cries to “Cardigan.” Music is more than a simple melody— it’s a mirror. The most trendy songs on social media...

ChatGPT, a well-known AI platform, is blocked on school-issued devices, emphasizing the ongoing discussion over the use of AI in education and whether the chatbot acts as a learning tool or promotes academic dishonesty.

AI: The Misunderstood Material in School

SANJAY PARISA ’28 and MATTHEW TAM ’28 April 25, 2025

Imagine it is a Thursday evening, tomorrow is Friday, and since the marking period is coming to an end, you have four tests consecutively starting from the moment you walk into class. Now, you want to study for those important...

Technology and social media are taking over students' lives, creating pressure and isolation while pulling them away from real communication with friends and family.

Taking A Break From Technology

TANUSH KANDPAL ’27, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

In the current digital age, students consistently find themselves using different types of technology—whether that be on the morning bus ride to school, for class activities, during lunch and study hall, or during a free period....

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