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...

Ever since we were young, we were taught about Columbus Day and how Christopher Columbus founded our beloved country. However, our teachers left out some important details of how America was really discovered. Columbus Day truly represents a celebration of genocide and brutality. When Columbus left on...

8 years of coaching and many trophies later, track and field coach Carmine DeNicola is closing this chapter of his life at NPHS. His departure marks the end of an era, leaving a lasting impact on the program. DeNicolas’s love for track and field started in his high school years, where he ran the...

“Leave only footprints,” is a common mantra in the recreational outdoor sphere. But when over 325 million visitors spend a combined 1.4 billion hours in America’s national parks, all those footprints start to add up. So, with more people than ever enjoying the great outdoors, how can we balance...

As college athletics continue to evolve, so do its players and the ways they promote themselves. As name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals are starting to become more popular among college athletes, many controversies have been raised over them. However, there are also a few advantages to these deals...

Artificial Intelligence has been around for a few years now and the effects of it are beginning to be seen in schools, movies, and journalism. When it comes to journalism, AI implementation can have fatal repercussions on the journalism system by causing ethical issues and will lead to many journalists...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has sparked widespread discussion and concern about its appropriate applications, particularly in education. The emergence of AI chatbots has introduced new ways of using the technology, accompanied by increased anxiety about its effects on academic environments. More...

My friends. The gym. My boyfriend. My sister. My family. My dog. Baseball.  Listening to music. This is a list of things students at NPHS say they find comfort in when they are struggling with mental health.  High school is known to strain students' mental health, whether...

And… Action! The musicals and plays directed by Mr. Craig Duke at New Providence High School are truly spectacular. However, no one knows the inner workings of these productions better than the cast, crew, and production team. From decision-making to the final performance, and everything in between,...

While many students know Mr. Parlavecchio as the laid-back U.S. History teacher at NPHS, football has been a central part of his life long before he stepped into the classroom. From starting as a young player in 2nd grade to earning a spot on the field in college, his passion for the game has only grown. "I...

When asked to think of a well-rounded teacher at NPMS, it’s hard to ignore someone who brings equal passion to his teaching and coaching roles. That teacher is Mr. Manns, an incredibly skilled educator and coach who consistently demonstrates his dedication to his profession. He has been teaching for...