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The First 100 Days: How Does Trump’s Second Term Differ From His First?
The First 100 Days: How Does Trump’s Second Term Differ From His First?
Owen McMullan, Spotlight Editor • April 29, 2025

After winning the 2025 election by a margin that surprised many, Donald Trump became the second U.S. president to serve two non-consecutive terms, with his second containing what...

An Important U.S. AI Investment
An Important U.S. AI Investment
Caroline Budzian, Staff Writer • March 17, 2025

On January 21, 2025, President Trump announced a private sector investment of up to $500 billion in Stargate to build AI infrastructure.  Stargate is an AI company created by...

Tragedy, Politics, and the Potomac River Mid-Air Collision
Tragedy, Politics, and the Potomac River Mid-Air Collision
Lucky Cofone, Staff Writer • February 8, 2025

Just before 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29th, an American Airlines flight carrying 64 passengers collided with a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River. All 67 people...

How do Natural Disasters Impact Public Education?
How do Natural Disasters Impact Public Education?
Julia Masso, Features Editor • June 2, 2025

In this past year, there has been an influx of natural disasters, devastating  multiple homes and establishments. Thousands of people have been...

The Rockettes Anniversary: 100 Years of Kicklines
The Rockettes Anniversary: 100 Years of Kicklines
Caroline Budzian, Staff Writer • May 7, 2025

On the morning of March 18, 2025, the Rockettes took center stage on The Today Show. They performed a dance number to Whitney Houston’s “I...

“The Dark Knight” (2008): An Interplay Between Heroic Action and Moral Corruption
“The Dark Knight” (2008): An Interplay Between Heroic Action and Moral Corruption
Jack Emra, Staff Writer • April 30, 2025

Christopher Nolan's “The Dark Knight” goes far beyond the typical superhero movie of its time. It consists of the typical heart-pounding...

Where will you leave your footprint this year?
The back loop of the school, designated as the primary drop-off and pick-up spot.
“We Want to Get to School Too”: the Parking Chaos
Sabrina Tomei, Opinions Editor • May 20, 2025

For many student drivers, the morning commute, including the subsequent parking, causes much unwanted stress and frustration. The parking lot, mostly occupied by seniors,...

College Tuition: Why Has it Gotten so Expensive?
College Tuition: Why Has it Gotten so Expensive?
Zuzanna Iwanowicz, Consumer Reviews Editor • April 22, 2025

In the past few decades, college tuition in the United States has soared to absurd levels. Higher education was once a path to opportunity and upward mobility but has now...

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Does College Board Really Know Students?
Julia Masso, Features Editor • June 2, 2025

During AP testing this year students faced a new challenge while already taking a rigorous exam. Undoubtedly, in this new world of technology,...

Fairfield Equity Coalition Wants You!
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Race Weekend: A Tutorial
Race Weekend: A Tutorial
Alexa Ferrante, Staff Writer • May 23, 2025

Formula 1 is considered the pinnacle of motorsport and for good reason. At speeds up to 233 mph, 10 teams compete in 24 races every year, driving for titles. There is the...

UCL Semi Final First-Leg
UCL Semi Final First-Leg
Dhruv Desai, Staff Writer • May 12, 2025

What a start to the Champions League Semi Final Between Barcelona and Inter Milan! The Match was filled with excitement and an incredible performance by both sides. As both...

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The Hunger Games Franchise Returns
The Hunger Games Franchise Returns
Teagan Weber, Sports Editor • May 27, 2025

The Hunger Games first became famous in the early 2000s when author Suzanne Collins released her original trilogy of novels following young heroine...

Rick Riordan’s Newest Release
Rick Riordan’s Newest Release
Alexa Ferrante, Staff Writer • November 8, 2024

New York Times bestselling author Rick Riordan just released his newest book, the Wrath of the Triple Goddess, on September 24, 2024. As another...

Stanley Cups, Are They Worth It?
Stanley Cups, Are They Worth It?
Peyton Malzewski, Prospect Staff Writer • November 22, 2023

Over the past year, Stanleys have been all the rage, coming in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. What’s not to love? Naturally, I got...

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