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.
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...
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.
Legendary Basketball player Kobe Bryant is remembered by the Becton Community
Jenny Marcinkowski, Lead Editor: District Initiatives & Community Affairs
February 4, 2020
Kobe Bryant passed away in a helicopter crash at the age of 41 on January 26, 2020, in Calabasas, California. Seven others, including his 13-year old daughter, Gianna, were in a helicopter on their way to Mamba Academy. Bryant often trained Gianna and other players from her travel team at the location....
Editorial: 18 Things I Learned Before Turning 18
Noelia Moore, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2020
The day that nobody was waiting for has finally come; your favorite unknown, high school news reporter has just turned 18. This time (5:03 in the morning, if we’re getting technical) in 2002, the world was graced with the arrival of another nihilistic, introverted Aquarius who was destined to spend...
High Hopes For High School Musical Play
Noelia Moore, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2020
UPDATE: Purchase Tickets to High School Musical: On Stage! from TicketLeap Becton’s Theater Arts Department is setting the stage for its upcoming production of High School Musical: On Stage! the last weekend in February. Directing the play is Mrs. Michele Morrell, who previously directed Be...
The New Year Brings New Wins to Becton Basketball
Sarah Oehlmann, Editor: Sports, Clubs & Student Activities
January 10, 2020
Hey Wildcats, are you ready for basketball season? Well, it looks like our basketball teams are. To start the season, the Varsity Boys won the In-Season Tournament by defeating long-time rivals, the Aviators. Unfortunately for Hasbrouck Heights, they were unable to catch up, leaving the score at 69-56....
Editorial: Donald Trump Makes History Once Again…He’s Impeached
Noelia Moore, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2019
As of December 18th, President Donald Trump made history in becoming the third US president ever to officially be impeached. While this has been a prominent topic throughout the country over the past few months, many students, even those of the voting age, are unfamiliar with what this historic event...
Last Minute Gifts For Everyone on Your Nice List
Sarah Oehlmann and Nicolle Okumura
December 18, 2019
There is only one week left until Christmas and just 4 days until the first night of Hanukkah. If you are still having trouble finding the perfect gift for a special someone, look no further. We put this list together for all of you last-minute shoppers. From moms to best friends, little sisters to ...
Frozen 2 is a Hot #1 at Box Office
Noelia Moore, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2019
It looks like Disney just couldn’t “Let it Go” when it came to the wonder of their blockbuster hit Frozen in 2013. Now six years later, Disney has returned with Frozen 2, one of the most anticipated sequels of the year, which slid into theatres on November 22. Every kid between the ages of two...