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8th grade English teacher Nicole DiLonardo describes the teaching styles she employs in her classroom.  (Photo from https://resilienteducator.com/classroom-resources/teachers-how-to-find-cheap-books-for-classrooms/)
Exploring the methods of an English teacher
Anushka Das, Sophia SIngh, and Alya Amer October 28, 2024

English teachers play a crucial role in shaping students’ thinking and communication skills. Nicole DiLonardo’s teaching methods reflect her dedication to diverse approaches. These engage and inspire her students at Iselin Middle School. DiLonardo teaches using a mix of different styles so that...

 The Outsiders Broadway opening (Ponyboy)
The Outsiders Broadway Trip
Maaya Villaflor, Afreen Bhatti, and Mah Rukh June 6, 2025

The Outsiders was written by S.E. Hinton in 1967. The Socs, the rich teenagers, live on the West side of Tulsa, Oklahoma, while the Greasers, a poor working-class group, reside on the East side. Tensions rise when Johnny, a Greaser, kills Bob, a Soc....

Chessboard: This photo shows how the chessboard is set up and used during games.
Exploring Chess: Insights and Inspirations Mr. McGann
Aniket Palla, Bhargav Simhadri, and Arman Grover April 8, 2025

Mr. McGann is the creator of the IMS chess club and an exceptional chess player. We are interviewing Mr. McGann to learn his thoughts on the chess club and the game itself. Our main focus is on chess strategies and tactics. What advice would you give...

This picture shows a player with a lot of money next to him which represents the Nil deals (photo from Eccker Sports)
Athletic NIL deals and how they are changing college sports
Ateeq Khaliq and Gursahib Singh June 6, 2025

  As high school seniors graduate, some choose to pursue college sports they started during high school. Some athletes might need...

Ben and Casey Affleck appear in a Super Bowl commercial. (Photo courtesy of https://people.com/super-bowl-2025-commercial-dunkin-ben-affleck-7-minute-dunkings-8788244)
2025 Super Bowl Advertisement Review
Suhani P. and Gabriella Martinez March 5, 2025

The Super Bowl, a loved event throughout all of America has several nostalgic commercials. This year the advertisements cost close to 8 million...

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Why the Dominican Republic is the Perfect Vacation
Dylan Ramirez, Staff Reporter • April 7, 2025

The Dominican Republic, established in 1844, is a beautiful country in the Caribbean, part of the island of Hispaniola. It is famous for its...

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All About Maharashtra
Pradyun Mandge, Reporter • June 6, 2025

  Introduction What’s up readers!I am from an Western Indian state called Maharashtra. I will tell you more about my Indian state of Maharashtra....

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