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Ms. Marina DeVino sits at her desk grading papers
HHS recognizes distinguished math teacher
Rithvik Hari, News Editor • March 19, 2025

Each year, the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) awards the Edyth May Sliffe Award to teachers of mathematics in Middle School and High School across the United States and Canada. This year, Hillsborough High School’s...

Phones in hands, students walk down the stairs during passing time. Under the current policy students are permitted to use their phones between classes.
HHS Response to NJ Governor Murphy’s call for Classroom ban on Cell Phones
Rithvik Hari, News Editor • March 5, 2025

In his State of the State address, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy called for a statewide classroom ban on cell phones during classroom instruction Tuesday, January 14. School districts across the state have begun modeling...

Photo caption: The author Alexandra Tietjen looks at the app, which as of today, is back in the app store.
Time is ticking on TikTok
Alexandra Tietjen, Staff • February 14, 2025

Many of you have heard the news by now: The popular app TikTok that millions of people use everyday is getting banned. US officials and lawmakers accused the popular app of being linked to the Chinese government. The U.S....

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Senior Ava Clarke uses TicketMaster to view tickets for Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour.
Students scramble for tickets as concert season begins
Mai An Le, Staff writer • March 25, 2025

Knuckles cracked, laptop charged and open, and prayers intact—the tell-tale signs of a student preparing for Ticketmaster war. Getting concert...

Students show off their comfy UGGs of different styles and sizes.
Fashion Trends: Should I stay or should I go?
Emily Henderson, Staff writer • March 25, 2025

Students at HHS are all uniquely themselves. Some express themselves through the sports they play or the musicals they put on. Others express...

Library and Media Specialist, Mrs. Ashley Dermek wears her HEA merch in recognition of the Board of Education Meeting on
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What’s with the blue shirts?: The Hillsborough Education Association teachers’ union
Ava Clarke, Business Manager • March 19, 2025

As students, we crave a positive environment for learning, which our teachers and other faculty members provide. We students are hyper-aware...

Senior Savannah Serrano surveys her college options
Navigating the Path to Colleges
Jaslyn Londono, Staff writer • March 18, 2025

Graduating seniors face a tough decision: determining where they will live and study for the next four years.  Many seniors have chosen to...

Class of 2025: Community college or four year university?
Class of 2025: Community college or four year university?
Alexis Varneckas, Sports Editor • March 18, 2025

Hillsborough’s class of 2025 graduation is approaching quickly. While the class of 25’ seniors prepare to graduate, knowing that the next...

HHS recognizes top teacher and staff member
Rithvik Hari, News Editor • February 20, 2025

Each year, HHS staff members, parents of HHS students, or members of the Hillsborough community nominate two HHS staff members to be recognized...

The boro ice hockey team huddles up during the 6-0 shutout against Watchung Hills, during the annual teddy bear toss game.
Boro cinches first shutout as teddy bears fill the ice
Alexis Varneckas and Jaslyn Londono February 12, 2025

Hillsborough Hockey Team succeeded in taking a dub against Watchung Hills in the annual Teddy Bear Toss Game Friday Dec. 13. Students attending the game threw many teddy bears after the team’s first goal. Teddy bears thrown...

Senior running back and highlight of the Raiders' offense, Jackson Jankowicz, on the field.
Raiders Football Wraps Up Season with Winning Record
Sanjith Gnanajothi, Staff writer • December 16, 2024

The Hillsborough Raiders finished their 2024 football season with an overall record of 7-4. The hope for this year was real, even if the final result went against expectations. After falling in the playoffs, 35-30 to Rancocas...

Senior, Outside Hitter, Neha Tolpadi warms up before the big game against West Windsor-Plainsboro South.
HHS Girls Volleyball celebrates seniors
Bella Muriuki and Patrycja Skoczylas December 16, 2024

The varsity girls volleyball team celebrated their seniors at the October 15 game with packed stands decorated with vibrant ribbons and balloons. This annual event had attendance from Friends, family, and superfans holding...

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Staffers prepare to taste test the Crumbl cookies of the week
Staff Picks: Crumbl review week of Mar 24-29th
Ava Clarke, Leanna Joju, and Mai An Le April 1, 2025

We’ve all been there; you step up to the door, swing it open, and immediately are hit with a waft of cookie-air that changes slightly every week. This week, we were hit...

A true canvas of creativity: The Winter Arts Festival highlights HHS student talent
Afreen Sultan, A&E Editor • March 19, 2025

As visitors step in the Art Hallway of HHS, vibrant paintings, intricate sculptures and a true showcase of talent shines light into the space. People quietly move from...

Pianists Anny Noh and Laurina Guo perform a duet
Talent brews: HHS’s Coffee House presents a night of dreams to last a lifetime
Mariama Luckay, Features Editor • March 19, 2025

As students fill the commons clad in pajamas, they enthusiastically await the program ahead. Roaring voices crowd the room while friends greet each other with hugs and laughter....

“Chromakopia” album cover
Does “Chromakopia” deserve its number one spot?
Skylar Haynes, Guest writer • March 7, 2025

This generation is argued to be an army of phone-addicts by anyone over the age of 30. While we don't love to hear the constant scolding about our screen times, maybe we should...

Squid Game season two promotional cover
“Squid Game” Season 2: A deadly sequel
Rivkah Krinsky, Staff writer • March 6, 2025

Have you ever wanted to watch childhood games that punish losers with death, but award winners with lots of money? This is exactly what happens in Netflix’s show, “Squid...

Senior Flutists Gabriella Czechowicz, Isabella Kearney, and Alexa Gibson perform in the Wind Ensemble.
A night of musical magic at Hillsborough High School
Patrycja Skoczylas and Rithvik Hari February 11, 2025

Dec 4, 2024 was a magical day for many visitors as three of Hillsborough High Schools bands performed that night at 7pm. The concert was led by Jules Haran, director of the...

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Letter to the editor
Sean Cavanaugh, Junior • April 9, 2018

Dear editor, Students know that the amount of quizzes and tests that happen in the same day is stressful for them the night before when studying. This can happen at any time...

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Jillian Cuzzolino October 3, 2017

Dear Editor: Kneel. When a military member passes, the flag is taken off their casket, folded 13 times, and given to the family. This ritual is performed by a service...

Jeff Cowen and Elena Wei November 25, 2015

Dear Editor: The Voice's Alex Cole recently wrote an article, "Why America Should not Take in Syrian Refugees", advocating for the US to halt its acceptance of Syrian and...

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