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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

Meghan Shelley

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief

Meghan is a senior at BHS, and this is her third year working as an editor for The Crimson. She especially enjoys writing and editing articles relating to entertainment and opinions. In her free time she enjoys reading, writing, baking, and hiking. She plans to pursue journalism in college.

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Against change

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
May 13, 2022

A bill introduced to New Jersey legislation in March 2022 suggests schools in the state adjust start times to no earlier than 8:30 A.M. The goal of this bill would be to allow students additional time...

Key Club teacher dares return to Bernards

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
April 8, 2022

Yet another year of the Key Club sponsored “teacher dares” have rolled around. With all proceeds going towards research for Leukemia and Lymphoma, “Pennies for Patients” run by The Leukemia...

Will Smith smacking Chris Rock

Backlash against Will Smith lacks nuance

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
March 29, 2022

When viewers tuned in to the ninety-fourth annual academy awards, it is suffice to say they expected more of the usual; impedibly dressed stars, stale self-deprecating humor from Hollywood’s most prominent...

Teenage representation in media

Teenage representation in media

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 2022

     The culture surrounding society’s hyperfixation on youth is uniquely demonstrated with the media surrounding teenage stories. The “Coming-of-Age” genre has long been popular among all audiences...

All-virtual

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
January 28, 2022

September marked the first time BHS had a completely in-person student body since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020. Students and staff alike were elated to finally return to a semblance of normalcy,...

Preview of "spider-man: no way home"

Preview of “spider-man: no way home”

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
December 17, 2021

After almost two years in the pandemic, movie theaters seem to finally be recovering from their vast decline in patronage. While there have been recent blockbusters that have attracted viewers attention,...

Current elective format works

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
November 19, 2021

School electives present students with a unique opportunity to expand upon their interests, or try out a new activity while in class. Credit requirements in multiple different fields have students trying...

Demi Lovato Slams Frozen Yogurt Shop

Demi Lovato Slams Frozen Yogurt Shop

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
April 13, 2021

Demi Lovato has received her fair share of backlash online throughout the years. Lovato has dealt with insensitive “jokes” about her drug abuse problem and overdose since the public was made aware...

Virus continues to impact education decisions

Virus continues to impact education decisions

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
March 29, 2021

As the third marking period of the 2020-2021 school year comes to a close, and we enter the last few months of school, it is adequate to say the year has been a bit of a roller coaster. With virtual learning...

2020: One of the Hottest Years on Record

2020: One of the Hottest Years on Record

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
January 23, 2021

2020 is a year that will certainly live in infamy for many reasons. Convoluted with a global pandemic, wildfires, deadly bees, and political turmoil. However, one of the most devastating aspects that has...

The Christmas Star

The Christmas Star

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
December 26, 2020

The two largest planets in our solar system formed the highly rare “great conjunction” when Jupiter and Saturn came closer together than they have in roughly eight hundred years. On Monday, the conjunction...

Jupiter and Saturn are closer than ever

Jupiter and Saturn are closer than ever

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
December 23, 2020

The two largest planets in our solar system formed the highly rare “great conjunction” when Jupiter and Saturn came closer together than they have in roughly eight hundred years. On Monday, the conjunction...

Grammy's Face Backlash for 2020 Nominations

Grammy’s Face Backlash for 2020 Nominations

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
December 21, 2020

In late November when the nominations for the 2020 Grammy’s were announced, the world was angry and shocked at some of the artists and works that were snubbed. It only took a few hours for #TheGrammy’sAreOverParty...

Why Bernards Schools Should Shut Down

Why Bernards Schools Should Shut Down

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
December 2, 2020

The year that seemed like it would never end is finally coming to a close. After the previous few months, it is clear that everyone could benefit from some holiday spirit. However, the next few weeks are...

History made at the Emmy's

History made at the Emmy’s

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
October 15, 2020

A far cry from what viewers are used to seeing, this year's annual Emmy awards were filled with virtual guests and nominees, making up one of the most strange, yet historic Emmy’s ever. The seventy-second...

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