Despite consistently creating inexpensive and high quality musical instruments, Yamaha remains an underrated brand in the guitar world. Their Pacifica and Revstar guitar lines are lauded as cheap alternatives to multi-thousand dollar guitar lines by bigger name-brand companies, but they still do not...

Puerto Rico, a Caribbean island, was first discovered by outsiders in 1493. Since then, the island has become a common tourist attraction due to its stunning scenery, the lively culture, and the food. The vibrant culture of African, Spanish, and Taino influences reflect on the music, the different dances,...

It’s that time of year again. With the NFL schedule for next season coming out, it’s time to take a look at some of the best games on the schedule for 2025-26. So get your popcorn ready and circle these dates on your calendar ASAP, because you’re going to be in for a treat. Baltimore Ravens...

Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder. The amount of teenagers affected by various eating disorders has risen at a concerning rate. Between the years 2018 and 2022, the prevalence of eating disorder related medical visits doubled (Journal of Pediatrics). Many factors played...

Calling 911 is something most of us can agree is an experience we wish to never have to endure. The universal emergency hotline has existed since 1968 as a means for citizens to call in any life-threatening emergency. However, as time has gone on, more issues have begun to emerge with the phone line. One...

At New Providence High school, Physical Education is many students' favorite class, because it's fun, and a relaxing aspect of their stressful schedule. Students enjoy physical education because it's like a break from their harder day-to-day classes. In gym class they can relax and pick what they...

Engines scream, tires smoke, and every millisecond counts. Formula One isn’t only a sport, it’s a worldwide phenomenon. According to Blackbook Motorsport, its global fan base grew to over 820 million in 2024, which was an increase of almost 90 million. With that being said, it’s no surprise that...

The science teachers at New Providence High School have had interesting lives before they accepted a position as teachers. Each one is different, so let’s take a look at how some of them got to NPHS. Mr. Cabrera Mr. Cabrera, a current teacher at New Providence High School, has taught Environmental...

Every day, the average human consumes around 15 to 20 grams of gluten, which is equivalent to 6-8 slices of bread. Now, imagine that you are diagnosed with celiac disease and are told that you can never eat gluten again in your life. While this sounds like a rare scenario, in the past few years, more...

“The biggest single, best predictor of how someone’s going to vote in American politics now is education level,” says Doug Sosnik, longtime Democratic strategist. It's evident that less educated voters tend to favor the Republican party, while more educated voters lean Democrat. The quality...

Midterms and finals have been a staple in the educational system, but are they really necessary? The traditional way of assessing high school and college students is through high-risk exams that can be damaging to students' mental health, their overall educational experience, and the damages that it...

Since the successful creation and testing of the first nuclear weapon on July 16, 1945, nuclear weapons have remained one of the greatest fears of citizens during wartime. Today, there are over 13,000 nuclear weapons worldwide, with the majority controlled by the United States and Russia. Given the increasing...