By JENNA YAN, freshman Although the young JP Stevens swim team is only in its second year as an official team, many of the swimmers are truly motivated and determined. Through their mutual support and encouragement, the swim team has been building up a positive attitude for the years to come. Prior to the beginning of … Continue reading
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Setting the Scene
By ERIC LI, sophomore Although volleyball sometimes gets less attention than soccer and football, the JP Stevens girls volleyball team has just as, if not more, intense matches. The team began its season with an impressive 6-2 record, which included a blowout victory in its home opener against North Brunswick. Although the team’s success cannot … Continue reading
Later, Deflater: Brady’s Overinflated Suspension
By RISHABH KAPOOR, junior Football has finally taken over baseball as America’s national pastime. Every Sunday, the entire league plays the game and teams are cheered on by their countless fans; whether at the stadium screaming in team-colored face paint or at home excitedly jumping and tipping over the snack table, fans of football have … Continue reading
Come on ref!
By RISHABH KAPOOR, sophomore Sports are as unpredictable as can be. But one thing that’s guaranteed to happen in any game of any sport is a close call a ref will make, a call that will certainly be argued by one team or the other. Fans of the team that got the bad side of … Continue reading
Work Hard, Pay Hard
By LAUREN TENCZA, junior As the salaries of professional athletes skyrocket, complaints have erupted regarding the fairness of their earnings compared to those of other upper-income professions. Besides the enormity of these contracts, the most cited reason is that these athletes do not contribute to the general population and play mostly for their own benefit. … Continue reading