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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

Gianna Galesi

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor

Gianna is a third year Journalism student and section editor. She is a senior who loves to write and spends her free time reading and drawing. Psychology is the most interesting subject to Gianna in school. She believes that journalistic skills and habits are great, useful tools, which is why she joined the newspaper. She is also a returning member of the tennis team.

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Barrister Coffee House and Ridge Sweet Shoppe are opening in Basking Ridge

Basking Ridge welcomes new small businesses

Gianna Galesi and Ava Highland
February 25, 2024

Barrister Coffee House and Ridge Sweet Shoppe are opening in Basking Ridge

Tyces Everyday Hero award is on display in the English hallway

February Everyday Hero: Tyce Hanratty

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
February 26, 2024

Tyce's Everyday Hero award is on display in the English hallway

Silje Emery 24 and Shannon Meeks 25 are student spotlights for the month of March

[Photo] March Student Spotlights: Shannon Meeks and Silje Emery

March 2, 2024

Silje Emery '24 and Shannon Meeks '25 are student spotlights for the month of March

A poster celebrating Betsys Everyday Hero Award hangs in the B-wing

January Everyday Hero: Betsy Lezme

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
January 26, 2024

A poster celebrating Betsy's Everyday Hero Award hangs in the B-wing

The girls tennis team took home the sectional title for North 2, Group 2.

Girls tennis captures sectional championship

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
November 14, 2023

On October 17, girl’s varsity tennis won its Sectional Finals in a tight match against West Morris Mendham (3-2).  After drawing the first seed—a preliminary ranking that players receive before...

A group of students dress up as famous murder mystery game Clue characters

Halloween costumes reflect 2023 pop culture

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
November 7, 2023

There is only one time of year where a zombie can be spotted next to a Barbie, or Taylor Swift alongside Batman. This is the day that all corners of pop culture unite, creatively showcased in costume-form...

The New iPhone 15 in updated light green color

[Photo] Apple’s iPhone 15 and 15 Pro offers new features

Alex Vascellaro, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023

The New iPhone 15 in updated light green color

The Bernardsville Cinema featuring their upcoming film festival.

Bernardsville Cinema hosts first annual film festival

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
October 4, 2023

From October 27 through October 29, the local Bernardsville Cinema will be hosting its first annual film festival. The event will begin that Friday with a small kick-off party for both filmmakers and those...

This years Met Gala outfits displayed on the Vogue website

Recap of 2023 Met Gala

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
May 5, 2023

Each year, the first Monday in May marks one of the world’s most prestigious events in fashion—the Met Gala. Initiated by Anna Wintor, editor-in-chief of Vogue since 1998, this highly coveted gala...

Student takes a moment from class to recollect themself

Student Speak: Recent influx of shootings is a symptom of a greater illness

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
April 27, 2023

Perhaps the most alarming statistic of 2023 is the fact that at least 163 mass shootings have occured in the United States—that is more mass shootings than the number of days this year so far. In the...

Lyrics from Taylor Swifts Paris on her recent album Midnights.

[Photo] Taylor Swift entitled to privacy following her breakup

Ava Highland, Editor-In-Chief
April 20, 2023

Lyrics from Taylor Swift's "Paris" on her recent album "Midnights."

Rescue and patrol teams responding to damages caused by earthquake

Earthquakes shake Turkey and Syria

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
March 6, 2023

In recent months, earthquake-prone Turkey has faced the largest disaster that it has seen in about eighty years. At 4:17 a.m. on February 6, an earthquake with a 7.8 magnitude struck southern Turkey along...

The Last of Us cover screen, as presented on Hulu streaming service

[Photo] “The last of us”; is it worth the watch?

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
February 5, 2023

"The Last of Us" cover screen, as presented on Hulu streaming service

25th annual Putnam county spelling pee stage cast and crew

A look into our spring productions

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
February 15, 2023

On the weekend of March 10, the Bernards Theater Department will be staging “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!” This musical surrounds “a diverse group of quirky elementary students who...

The ex-Duke and Duchess of Sussex walking together in London, England

Audience reception of “Harry & Meghan” docuseries

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
January 5, 2023

On December 8, 2022, Harry & Meghan debuted on Netflix. In their self-titled documentary, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sought to address their retreat from the Royal Family, having abandoned their...

Trailer of Tim Burtons series, Wednesday, now streaming on Netflix

[Photo] Review of Tim Burton’s “Wednesday”

Morgan Sikes, Staff Writer
November 27, 2022

Trailer of Tim Burton's series, Wednesday, now streaming on Netflix

Image via creative commons featuring planet Earth dressed for the Holidays

Shopping ethically is essential this holiday season

Gianna Galesi and Emma Swope
December 5, 2022

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, people are hunting for the perfect gift for their friends, family, and other loved ones. In the pursuit of finding budget friendly options, they run the risk...

sequel of Damien Leones Terrifier, Terrifier 2, trailer found on Youtube

[Photo] Damien Leone’s Terrifier 2 hits theaters

Rajan Gandhi, Opinions Editor
October 12, 2022

sequel of Damien Leone's Terrifier, Terrifier 2, trailer found on Youtube

Charli DAmelio and Mark Ballas perform a jive to Little Mixs Grown

[Photo] Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas win season 31 of Dancing with the Stars

Victoria Brothers, Staff Writer
November 22, 2022

Charli D'Amelio and Mark Ballas perform a jive to Little Mix's "Grown"

BHS’ Journalism class meeting with Bedwell’s
fourth grade newspaper staff

Crimson staff mentors Bedwell journalists

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
November 14, 2022

Inspired by the writers of the Bernards High School publication, The Crimson, the fourth grade students of Bedwell Elementary School created a newspaper of their own. Mr. Thurlow, teacher of technology...

Destruction from the Crimea bridge explosion during the Russia vs. Ukraine war

Russia bridge explosion

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
October 15, 2022

On Saturday, October 8, 2022, a massive fireball struck the Kerch Strait Bridge in Kyiv, Ukraine. This bridge acted as the only link between Russia and the Russian-occupied Crimea peninsula in southern...

Roger Federer giving his farewell afer his final match at the 2022 Laver Cup

R. Federer and S. Williams retire after legendary careers

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
October 3, 2022

Roger Federer giving his farewell afer his final match at the 2022 Laver Cup

The release of Top Gun: Maverick

The release of “Top Gun: Maverick”

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
June 9, 2022

Over 30 years since the release of Tom Cruise’s Top Gun (1986), the highly anticipated sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, finally hit theaters in the U.S. on May 27, 2022. The original film follows the story...

A recent tweet posted by Elon Musk

Elon Musk buys Twitter and plans for future implements

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
May 16, 2022

Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, has recently secured a deal with Twitter. Musk, the company’s largest shareholder, finally decided to purchase it outright for $54.20 a share, an evaluation of a...

A PopsNight performance from years past prior to the pandemic

PopsNight returns to BHS

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
April 10, 2022

On Thursday, April 28, the BHS choral department will be hosting PopsNight, making a return since 2019 due to the outbreak of COVID-19. PopsNight is unlike a traditional high school concert. With a lively...

One example of Kanye Wests most recent posts on Instagram

Kanye West and cancel culture take over social media

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
March 18, 2022

Nearly 26 years since the start of his career as a successful producer, designer, and rapper, Kanye West continues to make headlines across the internet. West has certainly sparked fierce controversy in...

2/11 wordle of the day was finally guessed with only one remaining attempt left

The psychology behind the puzzle game’s explosive popularity

Gianna Galesi, Features Editor
February 9, 2022

2/11 wordle of the day was finally guessed with only one remaining attempt left

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