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The Crimson

The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson

The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson

Ashley Mundine '26 is in distress over the app TikTok being banned

Bill that could ban Tik Tok gets passed

Juliette Maro, Features Editor
April 13, 2024

On Wednesday March 15th, The House passed legislation that could ban TikTok in the United States. The house gave the company who owns the app, China-based ByteDance, an ultimatum. They can either Sell...

Bedminster Middle school and Bernardsville Middle School are not aligned in the core courses that they provide

Bedminster Middle School removes honors classes

Ella Patel, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2024

Bedminster Middle School has made a change to the 2023-2024 school curriculum. Honors classes, science and english, are both being removed from the curriculum. Both honors English and Science were made...

Digital SAT: A Shift Towards Modernization

Digital SAT: A Shift Towards Modernization

Vanshika Gupta, Contributing Writer
April 12, 2024

Gone are the days of rushing to bubble in answers with a No. 2 pencil on a scantron. On Saturday, March 9, CollegeBoard administered the digital SAT for the first time to students in the United States! The...

Side-by-side comparison of vintage slow fashion (left) and fast fashion (right) denim

Concerns regarding ethical practices in fashion arise

Emma Chrapowicki, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024

With the world of fashion having an ever-changing cycle of trends, the discussion of ethics is a constant. Controversy regarding unethical production practices have been particularly on the rise with the...

Instagram privacy settings do not always create safe media conditions

Social media creates an unsafe environment for its users

Ava Highland, Editor-In-Chief
April 11, 2024

In a time surrounded by technology, it yields many pros yet still has great detrimental effects. People of all ages are often found scrolling through social media platforms on a routinely basis. However,...

News should come from reliable sources and outlets, not social media.

Disinformation on social media spreads rapidly

Leah Simpson, Intro Writer
April 10, 2024

Researchers at MIT have found that fake news can spread up to 10 times faster than true reporting on social media. Many people rely on apps such as Instagram or Twitter to get their information even though...

Olivia Rodrigo's outfits may be considered inappropriate to younger audiences

Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS Tour content leaves some fans concerned

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
April 10, 2024

Olivia Rodrigo’s 2024 GUTS World Tour has left some of her fans perturbed. During opening night of her tour, she opened with “Welcome to the first f*cking night of the GUTS World Tour!”-- leaving...

Different states have varying acceptance rates depending on the amount of colleges and students who apply

if too long for issue: Different state colleges have varying acceptance rates

State colleges are receiving more applicants than usual

Brooke Schnabolk, Contributing Writer
March 6, 2024

In the year 2024, state colleges faced a significant challenge of handling a surge in the number of applicants. As a result, the acceptance rates for these colleges dropped, making it more competitive...

Trends relating to water bottles continue to drastically escalate over time

From Hydro Flasks to Stanley Cups, what’s the next water bottle trend?

Talia Kooch, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024

Trends come and go from clothes and hair styles, but also apply to water bottles. The items used to stay hydrated are now a part of the outfit and are used as an accessory. Where did it come from, and...

Current lights featured on at night during Bernard's football game

Turf lighting conversations gain momentum with BOE

Leah Simpson, Intro Writer
February 29, 2024

Poor lighting used to illuminate the Bernards turf is harming the student athletes. The current lights being used are small, portable and are very ineffective. The lights place setbacks on many sports...

Sleep deprivation has become a detrimental aspect of society, especially for teens

The detriments of sleep deprivation: Improve your sleep and mental health

Ella Patel, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2024

Sleep is a necessity for any person, whether it is a teenager, an adult or an infant. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) infants need more than 14 hours of sleep, teenagers...

The Deepswap website, an app and website that can be used to create deepfake images and content using AI.

Scandal at Westfield High School signifies need for AI regulations

Lyla Carey, Opinions Editor
January 29, 2024

New Jersey’s Westfield High School has recently become a center of attention and controversy following the disturbing news that a Westfield student allegedly created fake pornographic images of female...

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