By ALISHA SINGH, junior GOVERNMENTS AROUND the world use violence against their own citizens during times of unrest and civil disobedience. By creating bloodshed, they silence opposition against government policies and the ruling class. Crowd control tactics include the use of rubber bullets, batons, tear gas, and pellet guns, all of which are far more … Continue reading →

By SIYA SCINDIA, senior 5,671 MILES away from JP Stevens, on the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, lies the historic village of Hasankeyf. Located in southeastern Turkey, Hasankeyf is home to one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world, dating back approximately 12,000 years. Hasankeyf hosts ancient monuments and architecture built … Continue reading →

MRS. O’DONNELL is an English teacher at JP and has been teaching at various schools across Edison for the past 35 years. She earned her masters degree at Grand Canyon University, and has several certificates for teaching students with special needs. Mrs. O’Donnell’s passion for teaching was inspired by an experience during her junior year … Continue reading →

By AVINASH PUSHPARAJ, freshman ON JUNE 8, the JP Stevens JPawS Club hosted the Doggie Derby event which brought together the community of pets and pet lovers. “This is the second year that this event is being held. JPawS tries to raise animal awareness and that’s one of the purposes for this event.” said Mrs. … Continue reading →

By SHREYA LANKADA, sophomore GIRL UP held their first field day on June 3, under the supervision of Ms. Pawlikowski. Girl Up, a club that was only formed last year here at JP Stevens, focuses on helping and empowering girls in developing countries. The organization, founded in 2010, promotes gender equality and raises money for … Continue reading →