A May Celebration: Catherine Kim is Becton’s Student of the Month
Jenny Marcinkowski, Lead Editor: District Initiatives & Community Affairs
June 16, 2020
"...believe in yourself to guide you to where you want to be."
Reopening The Country
Jenny Marcinkowski, Lead Editor: District Initiatives & Community Affairs
June 16, 2020
"If we open up, and do exactly what we were doing in March, we’re going to see a huge increase in cases..."
Becton shows just how Strong it really is.
Jenny Marcinkowski, Lead Editor: District Initiatives & Community Affairs
June 3, 2020
For the Becton 'family', social-distancing has not stood in the way of being together.
Staying as “Close” and as Far Away as Possible
Anthony Berrios, Staff Writer
June 3, 2020
With the Coronavirus massively affecting daily life, our friends and family need to be there for each other. But how do you stay social when you are supposed to be social-distancing? Though most of us are focused on the physical health issues plaguing our world, right now, this pandemic, as a result,...
JulieAnne Fossett has been chosen as April’s Student of the Month
Jenny Marcinkowski, Lead Editor: District Initiatives & Community Affairs
June 3, 2020
JulieAnne Fossett has been picked as Becton’s April Student of the Month. “I feel honored, excited, and also surprised because I wasn’t expecting to be chosen but I feel proud that I did,” said the student of the month. Fossett was honored with a video at the district board meeting as well as a visit by her admini...
How Covid-19 Has Already Changed Our World
Jenny Marcinkowski, Lead Editor: District Initiatives & Community Affairs
May 1, 2020
Across the United States, Coronavirus cases are surging with New York, New Jersey, and California having the most cases. As of March 31, 2020, the United States has 164,719 positive cases with 3,170 deaths according to the John Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. In the U.S., unemployment claims are...
Samantha Zawadski Scores Student of the Month for March
Sarah Oehlmann, Editor: Sports, Clubs & Student Activities
May 1, 2020
Senior Samantha Zawadski has been chosen as the March Student of the Month. As a star athlete, homecoming queen, and honors student, Sam Zawadski is the epitome of a well-rounded student. When asked about the honor, Zawadski expressed that, “so many others do amazing things, so being chosen is an ho...
A ‘Soaring…Flying’ Review of Becton Theatre Art’s High School Musical: On Stage!
Noelia Moore, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2020
Becton’s Theater Arts Department performed their rendition of High School Musical: On Stage! on February 28th and 29th, showcasing some of the school’s newest talents among the underclassmen. The play, which was directed by Mrs. Michele Morell, assistant directed by Mrs. Kara Sozzo, and choreographed by Mis...
Editorial: “Feminism” is not a Bad Word
Noelia Moore, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2020
"Feminism calls for everyone to have access to the same chances and opportunities, no matter their gender identity."
The real problem with the Pink Tax
Jenny Marcinkowski, Lead Editor: District Initiatives & Community Affairs
March 11, 2020
The pink tax is a form of gender-based pricing that is often put on products that women and non-binary people use. Much of the time, a similar cheaper product can be found targeted to men.
Carnaval: Here at Becton & Around the World
Anthony Berrios, Staff Writer
March 11, 2020
On February 20th, Carnaval started for all to enjoy around the world in notable places like Italy, New Orleans, Brazil and of course, East Rutherford, NJ. On March 6th, Becton Regional High School made its own celebration come alive. Italy: Every year people mark the day on their calendars to visit Ve...
Krispy Kreme: Opening Date and What to Expect.
Anthony Berrios, Staff Writer
March 9, 2020
When you think of Krispy Kreme, you think of their savory, unhealthy but delicious glazed doughnuts. Krispy Kreme’s doughnuts have been widely recognized as one of the best since they were founded in 1937. While most people in the Meadowlands have to settle for doughnuts at places like Dunkin’ and lo...