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Poster made for the Cookie Walk on November 27th
Girl Up Club sponsors ‘Cookie Walk’ to support UNF
Leah Sharpe, Staff Writer • November 26, 2024

On November 27th, Bernards Girl Up Club will host its annual fundraiser, the 'Cookie Walk'. Cookies will be sold in the glass hallway on the half day before Thanksgiving. This year, all proceeds go to the United Nations Foundation. Cookies will come in many varieties as each member of the club will be bringing a box of cookies each. To buy, a box is five dollars and can be filled up with any combination of cookies available. Girl Up Club is perfect for anyone who loves giving to the community...

The 2024 Fencing season will begin with a new coaching staff
BHS hires new fencing coaches
Charlie Quinn, Contributing Writer • November 25, 2024

With the fall sports season coming to a close, winter sports are upon us. Many teams are ready to pick...

The setup for the Mother's Day Terrarium Building event in May
Garden Club and Green Team look to make BHS more green
Olivia Highland, Contributing Writer • November 18, 2024

Being in a healthy environment is vital to a student’s learning and academic performance. When in a...

A wildfire seen in West Virginia in November, as states battle dry weather with increase of wildfires
Drought Warning is declared in New Jersey
Claire Taylor, Editor-In-Chief • November 13, 2024

On November 13th around 1:00 PM New Jersey American Water issued a mandatory water conservation notice...

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Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America for the third consecutive year.
Pickleball continues to take Bernardsville by storm
Andrew Tropp, Sports Editor • November 29, 2024

The days of pickup basketball and wiffle ball dominating the casual sports scene are over as the emergence of pickleball has blown the sporting world wide open. In the year 2024 it is estimated that over...

The NBA returns much to the excitement of many of its fans
NBA season begins with much anticipation
Rajan Gandhi, Opinions Editor • November 22, 2024

The NBA is back! On October 22nd, the 2024-2025 NBA season kicked off with the Boston Celtics vs the New York Knicks. This season has very high...

Bernards Boys soccer getting ready for a game against North Huderton
Another successful boys soccer season comes to an end
Will Simpson, Features Editor • November 21, 2024

Boys soccer has historically been one of the most successful programs at Bernards High School.  For the 2024 season, the Mountaineers hoped...

Girls Tennis varsity team celebrates their second consecutive State Sectional championship.
Girls Tennis wins second straight state sectional championship
Evelyn Noonan, Entertainment Editor • November 15, 2024

On October 15th, 2024 the girls’ varsity tennis team won the state sectional title against Mendham by winning 4-1. The girls' tennis team...

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A paper turkey on a classroom door in BHS
Thanksgiving traditions throughout BHS
Ashika Papishetty, Staff Writer • December 2, 2024

Thanksgiving is one of the most prominent holidays, as it brings families and friends together to acknowledge one another. The holiday originated in 1621 when the Wampanoags and the Pilgrims praised the...

Galinda and Elphaba together in the new movie, Wicked Photo Courtesy of Angelica Vera
Wicked hits theaters
Evelyn Noonan, Entertainment Editor • November 27, 2024

Twenty years since the first Broadway performance of Wicked, the first-ever movie-musical has made it to the big screen. Wicked the Musical is...

Rumors was performed on Nov 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the PAC
Rumors takes stage at PAC
Daniel Christie, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024

After last year’s success with Lend Me A Tenor, the BHS thespians return with another farce: Rumors by Neil Simon. This show is packed with...

The new Netflix releases have brought a lot of traction to the platform.
Menendez Brothers and Outer Banks brings traction to Netflix
Ana Coto Portillo, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024

Netflix has grabbed viewers' attention withtheir new recent releases of Outer Banks Season 4 and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story....

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Fall play cast preps for performance on Nov 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Seniors featured in Rumors leave their legacies on the stage
Brigid Duff and Charlotte Ferruggia November 14, 2024
On November 1st, 2nd, and 3rd the Bernards Performing Arts put on Rumors by Neil Simon. Seven seniors were part of the cast and crew and left their legacies on the stage. The show couldn't have done without them.
Lola Parente is named November Everyday Hero for her positive leadership
BHS senior, Lola Parente, is November’s everyday hero
Will Simpson, Features Editor • November 11, 2024

Lola Parente's kindness is evident in daily interactions. She always greets others with a warm smile, including classmates who might feel left...

Mr. Brothers enjoys his last time in Florida with the lacrosse team.
Mr. Brothers leaves years of coaching legacy
Jack Martin, News Editor • November 7, 2024

After 34 years of coaching, Mr. Brothers has decided to hang up the cleats and retire. He announced his decision at the Board of Education meeting...

Max Austin is a three year varsity starter and a team captain. He has seven career touchdowns for the team.
Athletes of the Issue: October 2024 fall sports
Finn Vaccaro, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024
Two powerful teams at Bernards High School - football and soccer keeps the fall sports rolling forward. These two players are leaders on the fields and in their teams. Congrats on a great fall season!
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Side by side of the Genesis and PowerSchool website home screens
Great Debate: Genesis vs Powerschool
Kya Patel and Brigid Duff November 25, 2024

Genesis, familiar to some but not all, has recently been added to Bernards High School as a new form of tracking grades. Genesis is a software company out of Jamesburg, New Jersey, that provides school...

There are now three categories within the grade book: major assignment, minor assignment, and homework/class participation
New grade book sparks controversy
Ella Patel, Co-Editor-In-Chief • November 21, 2024

With the introduction of Genesis to Bernards High School, there have been some changes. Aside from the new platform, there have been some updates...

An Instagram post of the water that the Pluckemin Presbyterian Church collected in their fundraiser
New Jersey inspires aid for those in need
Kristen Lee and Gaia Albeniz de Rinaldis November 19, 2024

In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall on the western coast of Florida, impacting Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Tennessee....

A screen capture of Outer Banks season 4 on the Netflix's website
Outer Banks season four divides viewers
Ashika Papishetty, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024

The first season of Outer Banks was originally released on April 14, 2020, and has gradually released the following three seasons over the past...

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Fall sports recap Episode 4
Ari Rosen, Andrew Tropp, and Julian Bonk November 24, 2024
BREAKING NEWS: Trump wins 2024 presidential election
Andrew Tropp and Ella Patel November 6, 2024
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