Sierra Girgenti-Diaz, Editor
February 9, 2026
A hero is defined as someone who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, noble qualities, and confronting misfortune through strength, ingenuity, generosity...
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Walter McCann, Staff Writer
February 9, 2026
Everyone has a person who has made an impact on their life and that person for me is my mother. She picks me up when I fall down. She taught me to not change myself for anyone....
February 6, 2026
A loved one is someone important in your life who can affect the way you see and live life. This person in my life changed the way I go through life now....
HHS Student Profile: Adam Reilly
January 16, 2026
Adam Reilly is a junior here at Hawthorne High school. He is a 2 sport athlete, involved in Basketball and Track. Reilly is a strong student from academics...
Mia Canlas, Staff Writer
February 6, 2026
An idol is somebody who you look up to, inspire to be, and an encouragement to be your best self. My personal idols are my entire family, but more specifically, my brother....
January 16, 2026
It's a new year! It's time for everyone to make resolutions and try to achieve them for the year 2026. But the question is how do you do that? People set...
What is More Valuable than Gifts this Holiday Season?
December 4, 2025
During this holiday season, we as a society are constantly bombarded with advertisements promoting new products and deals for things we did not even know...
Jostin Rodriguez, Staff Writer
February 6, 2026
There was a time in my life when I thought I could no longer connect with anyone. That at my advanced age—18, to be exact—it was too late to build a close and strong relationship...
What Does It Take: Being an Olympic Athlete
January 20, 2026
The Olympics are one of those events that we always look forward to. From gymnastics to ice hockey and flag football, there's always a piece of every sport...
January 12, 2026
The Super Bowl is a very big event around the world. It's a massive cultural sports program and it can also be a fun way to spend time with family and...
Hawthorne Boys Basketball 2025-2026
January 8, 2026
Hawthorne Boys Basketball has started the season with a team record of 4-3 so far this year. They had a much better start of the season than they did last...
Jafet Saenz, Staff Writer
February 9, 2026
Mr. Schneider is a teacher who teaches world history at Hawthorne High School. I have had him as a teacher since my sophomore year at Hawthorne High School and from my experience...
A Heartfelt Tribute (And Thank You) To The One And Only Mrs. Pasquale
February 9, 2026
Events/Fundraisers: Dual Enrollment Night
January 8, 2026
How is Christmas Celebrated Around the World?
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Marcella Wolfe, Staff Writer
February 9, 2026
Everyone has someone who is a good influence on them in their lives, moms, dads, siblings, friends, grandparents. To me there are a few people who are very important, my parents....
February 6, 2026
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Hosanna Baker, Staff Writer
February 6, 2026
Jesus has had a profound impact on my life, shaping my beliefs, values and actions. Growing up I was introduced to his teachings through my family and church community. The...
January 20, 2026
Hawthorne High Schools' Media Center has so much to offer. The HHS Media Center is run by Mrs. Di Geronimo, who dedicates herself to keeping the media...
December 9, 2025
Winter is known as a gloomy time and the gloomiest part of the year. It doesn't have to be though: there are many activities for people to do. Whether...
Massiel Gonzalez, Staff Writer
February 9, 2026
In my life, many people have come and gone and many of them have left an impact on me. But the ones who have made the greatest impact and the only ones who are always going...
2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show: Bad Bunny
January 20, 2026
This year’s 2026 Super Bowl half time show will be presented by the Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. He will be headlining at Levi’s stadium in California...
December 9, 2025
The month of December is a constant countdown to Christmas day for many. The 25th of December is the day the kids wake up early in the morning and not...
A Century of Change: How Christmas Has Evolved
December 3, 2025
Celebrating the holiday of Christmas has evolved over the years just like we have. In fact, many studies show that the first ever celebration of Christmas...
The History of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 11, 2025
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a big, grand, magnificent celebration that happens every year on Thanksgiving day. Known for its iconic huge balloons...
Andrew Maskal, Editor
February 6, 2026
A powerful testimony can shine light in a world full of darkness. Being able to come back and give back from such a low place is an amazing thing. Being such a simple man...
Serena Peccini, Staff Writer
January 8, 2026
Health care is one of the most important things that we can have in the world, but due to cuts in Medicaid certain people aren't able to afford basic care for their conditions...
December 9, 2025
Artificial intelligence has entered classrooms faster than many expected, bringing both excitement and uncertainty. From essay-writing tools to automated...
¿Stigma Free or Stigma For Free?
December 3, 2025
Hawthorne High School, like many other schools in New Jersey, participates in the “Stigma Free” initiative, a campaign meant to promote understanding,...
Gwendolyn Rios, Editor
February 6, 2026
Rachel Ambrogio, is a fiance, mother of 2 dogs, and coach She is also a daughter, sibling and an aunt of two and a mentor to look up to. She is surrounded with so much love...
New Year’s Resolutions: Do You Have One?
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