The Crimson

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December 9, 2020

Good afternoon Judges. I would like to begin by addressing just how devastating Covid-19 and the global pandemic is. Approximately 1.34 million people have died from this horrifying virus and this number...

Senior Spotlight: Braden Fitzsimmons

Jane Holmes, Editor-In-Chief
December 9, 2020

This year is like no other, going to school three days a week at most with lots of restrictions. Nothing is normal and it almost feels as though it will be this way forever. The graduating class of 2021...

Great Debate: Cameras Off

John Perling
December 4, 2020

You roll out of bed. Your hair is a mess, you look terrible, you feel tired. “Cameras on!” are not the two words you want to hear. Students at the high school are against cameras, according...

Cameras On: Keeping it Face to Face

Sydney Kaul, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2020

Teachers have pursued their passions because they love interacting with children. They live for the moments when a student’s eyes light up with pride and joy. They work towards shaping the minds of young...

Why We Should Not Hand Out Participation Trophies

Matt Lesnik, Editor-In-Chief
November 13, 2020

Throughout the years, if you win a contest, or a sporting event, or anything for that matter, you normally get a reward. Whether that would be a medal, ribbon, trophy, or a gift certificate, you would...

The New Rotate and Drop Schedule: What Do the Students Think?

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
November 5, 2020

As we enter the second marking period, Bernards continues to adapt throughout these confusing times. While the hybrid schedule remains in place, students are now able to attend in-person school on Mondays,...

Great Debate: Benefits of Hybrid outweigh the benefits of Virtual learning

Jane Holmes, Editor-In-Chief
October 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a burden on people of all age groups, even the younger generation. As the start to the 2020-2021 school year approached many schools decided to go with the hybrid schedule...

What Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Death Means for The Supreme Court

Julie Gil
October 20, 2020

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing on September 18th has left many worried about her position in the Supreme Court of the United States. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a pioneer for women’s rights and...

Great Debate: Benefits of All-Virtual learning outweigh benefits of Hybrid

Norah Tobin
October 12, 2020

On March 13th 2020, President Donald Trump declared the Covid-19 virus a National Emergency. Immediately after, schools closed down, a travel ban was placed and American Citizens began quarantining for...

The Liability of Learning

Bridget Lim, Elise Johnson
May 5, 2020

There are 1.47 million teens right now in their homes across the country. Their lives have been consumed by homework, preventing them from going outside, socializing with friends, and even having a proper...

Distance learning is a good alternative

Jon Buckley
April 30, 2020

Due to the outbreak of Covid-19 in New Jersey Bernards High School enacted Remote Learning, which allowed education to continue at home since during quarantine. Remote Learning, despite students not being...

Distance learning is NOT a good alternative

Noble Avellino
April 30, 2020

It is without question that the COVID-19 pandemic has created remarkably unique circumstances. It was difficult to predict that our schools would have to shut down to prevent risk and exposure, and our...