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The Pogues have returned for a fourth season filled with adventure.
Bring it on Home OBX!
Outer Banks Season 4 came out Oct. 10-Nov. 7th and is being renewed for a fifth and final season.
Amelie Swiatek, A&E Editor • December 27, 2024
The mall is a perfect place to go to find variety of sales and a perfect gift for a loved one.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time for Sales
The Holidays are definitely the best time of the year, but it is also the season with the best deals in your favorite stores.
Sophia Angermund, Staff Reporter • December 18, 2024
Official "Wicked" Poster
Wicked: From Broadway to Theaters
Wicked began as a novel by Gregory Maguire, became a well-renowned Broadway play, and is now tackling screens. Following its release on Nov. 22, Wicked is rapidly gaining recognition as a film, amassing $358 million in under two weeks.
Julia Haines, Staff Reporter • December 18, 2024
Zach Bryan and Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
Breakup Bombshell
Country Singer Zach Bryan and Internet Personality Brianna LaPaglia recently split, followed by numerous accusations against Bryan.
Zoe Leitao, Staff Reporter • December 18, 2024
Sophomore Anthony Manna ice skating.
Winter Wonders: Fun and Festive Activities to Keep You Moving
Uncover the top 3 most common fun winter activities.
Izza Raza, Staff Reporter • December 18, 2024
Discovering The Benefits of KHS Lunch
Students and staff claim to not know the ingredients in school lunch, but Maschio's may have a solution.
Reagan Brush, Staff Reporter • January 30, 2025
                                                                                                                            Poster of audition times posted on the wall outside of the cafeterias at KHS.
Are you ready, kids?
KHS chooses Spongebob Musical for spring play.
Isabella Vuturo, Staff Reporter • January 30, 2025
The three sandwich order options at the deli bar in the cafeteria
Changes at the KHS Deli Bar
How the removal of custom sandwiches affects students
Samantha Galarosa, Staff Reporter • December 18, 2024
ChatGPT results when googled
Robot Revolution
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Schools Nationwide
Ava Gutkin, Staff Reporter • December 18, 2024
Mannequin baby used during the senior project.
Senior Baby Project: Navigating Parenthood
Seniors experience the ups and downs of parenthood firsthand.
Cara Rosenfeld, Staff Reporter • December 11, 2024
Fall 2024 Issue
Fall 2024 Issue
November 1, 2024
Cursive: Curious or Cursing?
Elisabet Nelson, Staff Reporter • January 30, 2025

In a technologically predominant world, people wonder if learning to write, print, or cursive, is necessary. Thanks to technological advancements, handwriting became obsolete. The world prioritizes efficiency so most schools...

Amarachi Okere at her 8th grade school dance.
Fighting Her Way
Carly Nowatka, Staff Reporter • January 30, 2025

According to the Social Security Administration, children only have a 25% chance of beating rhabdomyosarcoma cancer. Rhabdomyosarcoma (sarcoma) is a rare type of soft tissue cancer. It often starts in muscle tissue and...

New year, new school, new life
November 1, 2024

Adjusting to a new lifestyle is something people go through every day. This new routine may be joining a gym, finding a new career, or taking up a new hobby.  Kinnelon senior Jonny Papendick decided to not only change...

Drone flying over Kinnelon, NJ, on early Dec.
KHS Students Unnerved about Mysterious New Jersey Drones
Laura Solarino, Staff Reporter • January 30, 2025

Imagine looking up at the sky to see several car-sized drones flying above your town. In mid-November, law enforcement saw several drones in the sky at night in northern New Jersey. The drones in New Jersey...

The three business owners are outside a house they decorated.
Spruce Up Your Stoop
Aiyana Bula, Staff Reporter • December 17, 2024

A new local business, Spruce My Stoop, has begun dedicating its time to revamping homes with various services just in time for the holiday season. The creative team consists of three Kinnelon moms:...

Pictured is the welcoming and chic storefront of Comfort Kitchen Cafe, the newest Kinnelon eatery, which opened its doors in July.
The comfort of home
Lea Albik, Staff Reporter • October 4, 2024

A new cafe, Comfort Kitchen, opened this summer, replacing Lakeside Bagels, Deli, and Pizza. Comfort Cafe has much to offer, from sweet goods to fresh food and a welcoming environment.  Comfort is...

Kinnelon High School bowling team pictured winning NJSIAA Group One state championship last winter on NJ.com
Rolling into another successful season
Christian Carmichael, Staff Reporter • January 7, 2025

The Kinnelon High School bowling team is going to start their season very soon and they will have to get ready for what they’re going to do this winter season.  The team has a strong foundation because...

Picture of the Kinnelon girl's basketball practice on Nov 26, taken by Sofia Solensky
Game on
Kylee Dittmeier and Sofia Solensky January 6, 2025

As fall sports come to an end, the Kinnelon High School girl’s basketball team is beginning to prepare for their upcoming season. With a combination of new and old players, the season will surely be...

Winter sports kick-off
Winter sports kick-off
Alexandra Haines, Staff Reporter • January 5, 2025

Though the weather is getting colder, KHS students are warming up for the start of their winter sports seasons, including swimming, indoor track, wrestling, bowling, and fencing.  Winter Track Senior...

Influencers' Instagram posts.
Influencers Have Gotten Too Influential
Peyton Triano, Editor-in-Chief • December 17, 2024

Whether it’s Alix Earle, Katie Fang, or Kendall Jenner, these social media stars all have large followings that take their inspiration too far. An influencer's job is to convince their audience to buy...

"OnCourse" Correcting
“OnCourse” Correcting
November 1, 2024
Cover art for Sabrina Carpenter’s hit song “Espresso”
Pop is Back!
Owen Fernstrom, Opinion Editor • October 10, 2024