The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson
The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson
The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson
Ella Patel

Ella Patel, Editor-in-Chief

Ella is currently a Senior and a four-year journalism student, as an Editor-In-Chief for the Crimson. She loves writing for the opinions section and designing the paper. She is in Student Council, Peer leaders, NHS, Garden Club, the Fencing Team, and more.

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Ella Patel '26, Riley Omlor '26, Elizabeth Chen '26, and Ria Lewis '26 participate in chess club with their peers during unit lunch.

Unit lunch strengthens the school community

Ella Patel, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2026

During a school day, there is one period on everyone’s mind: lunch. Lunch is a valuable part of a student’s schedule as it not only allows a break between one’s rigorous school schedule, but also...

Be the First to Answer all of the questions correctly and win a Starbucks gift card!

October issue scavenger hunt

Ella Patel and Andrew Tropp
October 8, 2025

The winner of the first Bernard's Crimson Scavenger hunt is Logan Stevens '26. Logan is the recipient of a Starbucks gift card for being the first one to fill out the form correctly. Stay tuned for the...

The penny has been slowly dying for the past few decades

The removal of penny just makes “cents”

Ella Patel, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2025

When you are walking down the street and see Abraham Lincoln’s shiny face, what would you do? You may pick it up and pocket it for later use, or just leave it as the value is of little worth.  As...

Due to budget cuts, BHS teachers no longer have printers in their classroom.

Removal of classroom printers causes controversy

Ella Patel, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2025

For the 2024-2025 school year, Bernards High School has cut costs in the form of printers. Due to budgeting issues, there are no longer printers available for use in teachers' classrooms. This adjustment...

The letter grade has become more important than the learning

Letter grades have become less important

Ella Patel, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2025

With school becoming even more strenuous and competitive over the course of the years, grades have become an even more crucial part of school. For the majority of students, grades are a deciding factor...

There are now three categories within the grade book: major assignment, minor assignment, and homework/class participation

New grade book sparks controversy

Ella Patel, 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 to the grading system. The new grading system was a separate...

A healthy diet should be better promoted, especially to teens

Healthy eating habits should be more encouraged

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

There are many dietary recommendations that the average person should follow in order to live a healthy life. For instance, according to a Harvard Study, the average man should drink 13 cups (8 oz per...

The GUTS concert started off with the burning of candles, used as a countdown till the show

GUTS tour performs across America and Europe

Ella Patel, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2024

Olivia Rodrigo’s 2024 GUTS tour hit off as a success. The tour spans from February 24, 2024, to August 17, 2024, in North America and Europe. Rodrigo’s tour consisted of 77 shows, with excited fans...

The Bernards High School fencing team celebrates their district accomplishments

Remarkable fencing season comes to an end

Ella Patel, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2024

The Bernards Fencing Team closes off a remarkable 2024 season. From the start of the season with both the boys and girls winning counties, to high placings in States, this season has been named a success....

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...

Inflation rates since 1930 (Data sourced from Investopedia).

Has the country entered a new Great Depression?

Ella Patel, Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2024

The Great Depression is characterized by high unemployment rates, increase in poverty, and low profits. While the hardships Americans face today are not similar to the aspects that caused the Great Depression,...

Changes to the internet at BHS leave students puzzled

The pros and cons of BHS’ new internet software

Ella Patel, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2023

Bernards High School has blocked social media and streaming platforms while using the school’s Wi-Fi. In addition to this, Bernards now tracks students’ activity online while using district owned devices,...

Physical differences between the iPhone 15 and previous models shown.

Apple’s new iPhone 15: too hot to handle

Ella Patel, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2023

Apple’s new iPhone, released on September 22, 2023, has run into some troubling issues. Users report the iPhone overheats and is easily breakable. According to Apple, the new iPhone is made out of titanium,...

five juniors enjoying the dance; from left to right: Meghan Robinson, Courtney Davis, Troy Stauffer, Kayla Najera, and Tessa Etergino

Winter formal in review

Ella Patel, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2023

On Friday, February 10, 2023, BHS’ first Winter Formal took place from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. in the school cafeteria. The dance had an entrance fee of ten dollars and provided drinks and snacks such...

Behind the scenes of the Crimson

Ella Patel, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2023

On March 13, 1928, the first issue of the Crimson newspaper was issued, meaning that the Crimson has been around for nearly 95 years. Since then, the newspaper has evolved immensely. The size and layout...

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