(Originally published March 2022) … everyone becomes devoutly religious when there is potential to skip a day of school.… avoiding assessments becomes a competitive event for second semester seniors.… at any given moment there are at least ten pairs of airpods waiting to be claimed at the lost and found.… you thought the pajama pants …
By LAASYA UDUPA, junior (Originally published March 2022) ON MARCH 18, Hawkeye hosted their movie night featuring Turning Red, from 6-9 PM. Hawkeye Movie Night was a rousing success throughout the school, with a turnout of 140-150 people. This event is hosted annually by Hawkeye for both students and faculty to enjoy a movie and …
By NISHANTH BHARGAVA, junior (Originally published March 2022) ON FEBRUARY 24, Russia launched an array of missile strikes at major Ukrainian cities and sent troops beyond their borders. Russian incursions on Ukrainian territory have been occurring since 2014 and must be condemned as illegal and unjustified. From tried-and-true sanctions to direct military action, it seems …
By SHASHWATH THYAGARAJAN, junior (Originally published April 2022) THE JP GIRLS LACROSSE team is looking forward to showcasing their talents this season and proving their doubters wrong. With an accomplished roster of both veterans and newcomers, the Hawks are prepared to fight for each victory until the very end. The team is looking to improve …
By SARIKA AKULA, senior (Originally published March 2022) ROOFTOP GARDENS. Putting greens. Valet parking. No, this isn’t your next vacation— it’s the academic future waiting for you at colleges like the University of Kentucky, the University of North Florida, and High Point University, respectively. In recent years, colleges have been competing in a veritable “amenities …
By SAANVI NARULA, freshman ON MARCH 25, Mr. JPS took place in the auditorium with a completely sold-out show. This event has been an ongoing tradition at JP Stevens for several years, but in-person productions were put on hold due to the pandemic. The doors opened at 6:30 PM, and the show lasted from 7 … Continue reading
By LAASYA UDAPA, junior THE EDISON CHRISTMAS TREE Lighting Ceremony occurred on December 1, 2021, at the Edison Light Tower. This significant ceremony, which involved exciting performances from the skillful JP Stevens Brass Band and the talented JP Stevens Chamber Choir, was a rousing success, with many viewers commenting on the amount of fun they … Continue reading
By GRACY BHARDWAJ, senior IN NOVEMBER, the JPS Chamber Orchestra performed in Washington D.C. with the talented and esteemed symphony orchestra of the Catholic University of America (CUA). The piece performed by the high school and university students was an introduction of “La Gazza Ladra” by Gioachino Rossini. The chamber orchestra played in conjunction with the university orchestra to … Continue reading
By DYLAN BRETT, junior AT ONLY 33 YEARS OLD, Tim Tebow has made himself known in the sports world for having one of the most wild and eventful athletic careers. He began his career as a promising young star quarterback at the University of Florida, where he quickly rose to stardom. In 2007, Tebow took … Continue reading
By SYONA BHANDARI, junior FOR CENTURIES, Western nations have established a global order that they maintain through trade and military enforcement. If developing countries attempt to strengthen their own military in order to limit their dependence on Western nations, they would disrupt this system. The militarization of developing countries undermines the global order, causes detrimental … Continue reading
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