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Effects of media on high school students

Effects of media on high school students

Prakhya Bavanari and Sri Kakarla February 27, 2025

Media has a significant impact on high school students. It influences their academics, mental health and social interactions. Many social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat provide...

Procrastinating is a common problem amongst high school students.

The impact of procrastination on high school students

Prakhya Bavanari, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

Procrastinating is a common struggle for many of Bridgewater-Raritan High School's students, often leading to stress, last-minute cramming and lower grades. Whether it is delaying studying for a test or...

What high school students need to know on Rutgers University tightening admissions

What high school students need to know on Rutgers University tightening admissions

Arnav Bavishi, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

As many may have heard, being accepted into Rutgers University has become increasingly difficult over the past few years. With a declining acceptance rate, the state’s largest public university which...

Many high school students pursue a part-time job for early employment and skill development.

The world of part-time jobs for high school students

Arnav Bavishi, Staff Writer January 30, 2025

Balancing school, extracurriculars and personal life is challenging for many high school students, yet many choose to have part-time jobs to gain independence and valuable life skills. From gaining financial...

Achieving balance is high school is no easy feat.

Achieving balance as a high school student

Sri Kakarla, Graphics Editor January 22, 2025

Life as a high school student, even at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, can often be a blur of tests, projects and extracurricular activities. For many students, the focus on grades and having the...

What Makes a Good Christmas Song and Top 5 Christmas Songs of All Time

What Makes a Good Christmas Song and Top 5 Christmas Songs of All Time

Anthony Yenish, Staff Writer January 15, 2025

According to a 2018 poll on Statista, approximately 32 percent of listeners during this holiday season listen to Christmas music in the United States, and for good reason! As many gear up for the holiday...

Early action and early decision applications  allow students to receive their college results early.

Students wait in anticipation of Early Decision/Action results

Giselle Saravia, Staff Writer January 14, 2025

The time every senior has been waiting for has been cast upon us. Since freshman year, students have anxiously waited for the college application and decision process, which has consisted of a lengthy...

Social media usage has become a major trend in teenagers.

The controversy of social media use amongst teens

Anshuman Roy, Staff Writer January 13, 2025

Recently, Australia has banned social media usage for children under 16. This includes Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. As a result, controversy has since erupted with tech firms, youth activists and teenagers...

New Jersey high school football’s state playoff qualification format has a flaw

New Jersey high school football’s state playoff qualification format has a flaw

Andrew Arndt, Staff Writer January 6, 2025

High School football has a long history as one of New Jersey's most competitive and high-octane high school sports, with a massive social media presence and news coverage to boot. On Instagram, @njgridiron_...

The Role of Fitness in Teen Success

The Role of Fitness in Teen Success

Sri Kakarla, Social Media Lead November 19, 2024

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “fitness”? It could be the sound of an alarm pulling you out of bed early for a morning jog or the rush of finishing a last set...

Students can use physical or online IDs to enter the high school campus.

Online IDs: Were they effective or not?

Prakhya Bavanari, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

As the new school year began, Bridgewater-Raritan High School began to give students new online IDs in place of physical ID cards. Two months into the school year, a question arises: what do students...

What is the "sophomore slump"?

What is the “sophomore slump”?

Advika Prakash, Staff Writer October 25, 2024

What is the first thing that comes to mind from the word "slump"? It could be a constantly-ignored alarm at 6 a.m. or the screech of a school bus about to be missed. It could also be something more extreme,...

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