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Welcome to the New School Year!

Deborah Lee, Staff Writer November 14, 2022

It’s a new school year! As time goes by, students are now just beginning to ease into their schedules. This school year seems to be pretty interesting so far.! Let’s talk about one of the main...

School Mask Mandate Lifted in New Jersey

School Mask Mandate Lifted in New Jersey

Stefanie Waga, Staff Writer March 7, 2022

All around New Jersey, many schools have been lifting their mask mandate.  In early February, Governor Phil Murphy announced that this upcoming March, New Jersey's general face covering order would be...

Koalas: What They Didnt Tell You

Koalas: What They Didn’t Tell You

Ember Simmons, Staff Writer March 7, 2022

Koalas - at first, they may seem cute and cuddly, but think again: koalas are more disgusting than you could ever imagine. For starters, pap, a mushy, runny feces containing beneficial gut bacteria,...

A Historic Figure: Alexander Hamilton

A Historic Figure: Alexander Hamilton

Riley Raffensperger February 1, 2022

Alexander Hamilton is widely renowned for the musical "Hamilton" depicting his life. But does it really hit all the topics in his life? I don't think it does. Even though it may talk about many events...

Entrance to White Dog Christmas Tree Farm located in Hammonton, NJ.

Christmas Chaos; Early Shopping?

Regan Cody, Staff Writer December 7, 2021

Because of the pandemic people are frantic to get their presents early this Christmas, and because of late shipping and losses of jobs some people's gifts won't arrive on time for the holiday or possibly...

Renaissance Trip 4.5: Jersey Devil Golf Trip

Renaissance Trip 4.5: Jersey Devil Golf Trip

Michael McShane, Staff Writer November 8, 2021

Now I'm calling this 4.5 because it was a trip held for the students who did well in the 4th marking period last year. After receiving their Renaissance card, students headed to the Jersey Devil Golf Center...

Rain Garden at Hammonton Lake Park

Rain Garden at Hammonton Lake Park

Ember Simmons November 8, 2021

If you've ever been to Hammonton Lake Park, you may have noticed what some might think is a bunch of weeds across from the parking lot. This is the rain garden. Rain gardens helps improve water quality...

Fun with friends at the parade!

Trick or Treating in Downtown Hammonton!

Deborah Lee, Staff Writer November 8, 2021

On October 23rd, from 2:00-4:00 PM, anyone was welcome to trick or treat in beautiful, downtown Hammonton! Kids arrived dressed in their best costumes to get candy from people business owners. A ton of ...

Bathroom Closures: What Happened?

Bathroom Closures: What Happened?

Deborah Lee, Staff Writer October 12, 2021

If you’ve been on TikTok for a while, you probably  know about the Devious Lick trend. Recently, the Devious Lick trend happened in the Hammonton Middle School. Let’s talk about it. About 1 or...

Cruising through 8th Grade!

Cruising through 8th Grade!

Isabella Rivera and Yesvi Patel April 10, 2019

Dresses. Suits. Ties.  That is what everyone is shopping for, for the 2019 Cruise! Almost every eighth grader is going, and it is our first big dance. Everyone is really excited and waiting for May 17th...

Small Local Businesses

Shannon McAnney, Staff Writer March 27, 2019

Having a business isn’t as sunshine and rainbows as it may seem. In the bijou town of Hammonton, downtown is filled with endearing small business. From clothing stores like Sa-Dee’s to juice bars like...

Winter 19

Winter ’19

Mia Foy, Staff Writer March 13, 2019

The fall breeze has slowly ended. The cool crisp winter weather has just begun. Farmers are predicting this winter to be rather cold. Freezing others say. Dramatically the weather has gone from nice to...

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