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

Madison Ferruggia

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor

Madison Ferruggia is a Senior in her third year in Journalism. She's written and edited for the News section every year. Madison is a member of both the winter and spring track teams at BHS. Her favorite part of working on the newspaper are the graphic and layout part of the class, and hopes to continue doing this in the future!

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Olivia Rodrigos 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...

Dr. Hogge shares European map featuring France and surrounding countries, all attending the Olympics.

[Photo] Hijabs banned for French athletes at 2024 Summer Olympics

Alex Vaccaro, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023

Dr. Hogge shares European map featuring France and surrounding countries, all attending the Olympics.

The BHS Crimson journalism class interviews news reporter Erin Kennedy.

The BHS Crimson interviews Erin Kennedy

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
November 16, 2023

The BHS Crimson journalism class interviews news reporter Erin Kennedy.

Students facing punishment for drug and alcohol use may spend time in the ISAP room

BHS Drug Policy: Are all of the punishments beneficial?

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
January 11, 2024

According to ERIC, 75.6% of high school students have used substances including cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, etc. and almost half of all high school students are current users of these substances. Almost...

In-Depth layout done by Madison Ferruggia 24 for In-Depth: Sexism in the workplace

Sexism in the workplace

Madison Ferruggia and Ella Patel
December 12, 2023

In-Depth layout done by Madison Ferruggia '24 for "In-Depth: Sexism in the workplace"

Board of Education campaigns spark controvercy through Somerset Hills community

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
November 24, 2023

The Somerset Hills Board of Education has recently commenced its elections, where board members ran for president and other various seats on the board. The Board of Education Elections took place on November...

The credits for Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour shows appreciation for fans and viewers

“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” allows all fans the concert experience

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
November 21, 2023

Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” has influenced fans across the globe, drawing massive crowds and sold out stadiums to each of her concerts. The tour has received so much attention that not all fans...

Taylor Swift performing in her nationwide Eras Tour

Taylor Swift’s private jet use sparks environmental controversy

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
November 3, 2023

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is traveling over 145 locations, with concerts attracting thousands of people to each location, according to Statistica’s recent publication. According to CNN Business, the...

Third-year latin teacher Mr. Ciocco poses with his his girlfriend

Teacher Feature: Mr. Ciocco

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
October 9, 2023

Mr. Ciocco is in his third year of teaching at BHS. Coming from a Latin and Ancient Greek History background, Mr. Ciocco is teaching five different courses this year at BHS.   Not knowing what...

BHS students ready for Junior Prom. NorthJerseyDroneShots gave us permission to use this photo.

Junior prom takes the dance floor

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
April 22, 2023

The Junior Prom, taking place on April 21, 2023, was a huge success. The prom generated almost the entire Junior class’ turnout, as well as many students taken as dates from other grades. The dance was...

Photo of a silhouette of a tree during the sunset

Artist of the Issue: Sophia Ford

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
March 24, 2023

This month’s artist of the issue was awarded to senior Sophia Ford. Sophia was awarded the spotlight for her photography. She started photography during her freshman year. She has taken all the photography...

Overview of the current turf and track; Big B is centered in the middle.

New renovations to hit the turf this summer

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
February 16, 2023

After ten years of wear and tear use, the turf has seen its time. Suggestions, discussions, and speculations of replacing the turf have been circulating during recent months. The Board of Education has...

Final score from the hockey teams’ game
at Prudential Center

Hockey begins the season in the winners column

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
January 3, 2023

The Bernards Hockey team has been highly successful through the recent seasons. The team has won the majority of their games, going 4-1-1. Coaches Paul Manore and Daniel Spautz lead a coed team that spans...

Coffee shop updates outdoor appearance and seating, which will soon be followed by updates and expansions indoors

The Coffee Shop announces upcoming expansion

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
December 30, 2022

The Coffee Shop in Bernardsville has been a local hotspot for years. Located in Olcott Square, the diner is a popular for Bernardsville residents of all ages. Bernardsville’s move to revitalize our...

The Coffee Shop bought out storefront adjacent to pre-existing Coffee Shop. It is now being used as additional dining space

The Coffee Shop announces its expansion

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
December 29, 2022

The Coffee Shop in Bernardsville has been a local hotspot for years. Located in Olcott Square, the diner is a popular for Bernardsville residents of all ages.  Bernardsville’s move to revitalize...

Vape Detectors enter BHS in hopes to protect student health

Vape Detectors enter BHS in hopes to protect student health

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
October 6, 2022

The use of e-cigarettes has become an epidemic that has swept through the entirety of the United States rapidly. The Truth Initiative, a prominent organization founded to eliminate youth smoking, has cited...

Boys and Girls Fencing mid-season review

Boys and Girls Fencing mid-season review

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
January 19, 2022

Bernards High’s fencing team has been crushing their competition so far. They’ve had matches against Homedell on December 16th, Watchung Hills on January 7, and Somerville on January 6. The girls fencing...

View of Bernardsville Center

Bernardsville Center faces staffing issues

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
December 20, 2021

Whether stopping by before work to get a coffee, stopping for bagels in the middle of the day, or picking up an after-school snack, the Bernardsville Town Center has always been an active part of our community...

First year without cheer team at Bernards High School

First year without cheer team at Bernards High School

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
November 22, 2021

Since Bernards High School first started in 1907, there has always been a cheer team. There has always been a group of students at the football and basketball games cheering on the team. Athletic Director...

Stimulus checks are detrimental

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
November 8, 2021

Stimulus checks have affected each and every one of us, whether it be through stores closing in town due to understaffing or a direct family member collecting one. There is a huge amount of the population...

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