The Crimson

Standardized Testing Shouldn’t be a Graduation Requirement

Shannon Harzula, Editor-In-Chief
March 24, 2020

Not too long ago more than half of U.S. states required that students pass an exam to graduate. With the NJ SLA quickly approaching, state testing has become a hot topic. States have been using standardized...

Field trips are not beneficial

Shannon Harzula
January 27, 2020

In middle school, students would always look forward to their class trip. Once high school began, field trips took on a different meaning, usually being reserved for the students in electives or extracurriculars....

Halloween should not be changed

Shannon Harzula, Editor-In-Chief
November 5, 2019

For centuries, Halloween has been celebrated across the globe. The holiday was introduced to America in the 1930’s by Gaelic immigrants and since then, Halloween has been celebrated every year on the...

Girls Soccer has big goals and is ready to prove themselves

Shannon Harzula, Editor-In-Chief
September 20, 2019

After a tough loss to Ramsey in the semifinals Girls Soccer is ready to show everyone what they are capable of. The girls have been working hard since the preseason and the team has high hopes to improve...

Freshmen gym exemptions should be revoked

Shannon Harzula, Opinions Editor
October 12, 2017

With the new school year upon us there are many prevalent changes, one of those changes being freshmen gym exemptions. Freshmen have never had the option of gym exemptions in the past and should not...