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Building Monitors Bryan Delisi, John Skikus, and Brandie Franco pose outside of their office at Hillsborough High School.
Security at Hillsborough schools
Rithvik Hari, News Editor • April 22, 2025

In recent years, the security of educational institutions has become an increasingly pressing concern not just at the local level, but at the national level. Students, parents, faculty, school administrators and politicians...

Anjana Iyer standing outside her shared classroom first period waiting for her students
Small town teacher makes big impact and receives national recognition
Bella Muriuki, Staff writer • April 9, 2025

On January 17th, 2025, Former President Joe Biden announced Hillsborough’s very own Anjana Iyer as a prize winner of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Iyer, a science teacher...

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...

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Student volunteers hand out wristbands in the Commons on Thursday, April 24th, to prepare for Spirit Night
Previews: Spirit Night 2025
Jaslyn Londono, Staff writer • April 24, 2025

One of the most anticipated days of the year is almost here. Our annual Spirit Night will take place, April 25. Each grade will participate in...

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’s winter champions among athletes
Alexis Varneckas, Sports Editor • April 15, 2025

As the winter athletic season came to a close, several athletes earned remarkable and memorable accomplishments in sports such as winter track, swimming and wrestling.  In indoor track, many congratulations were sent...

The New Jersey Devils advance to the playoffs
Alexis Varneckas, Sports Editor • April 15, 2025

With the regular NHL season wrapping up, NHL teams from all over the place look to advance further in each of their divisions with big goals anticipated, such as winning the Stanley Cup. Currently, the New Jersey Devils are...

Hillsborough Boys Volleyball team celebrating one of their wins against Ridge High School.
Raiders rule the court: Hillsborough Boys Volleyball sets the tone at home opener
Patrycja Skoczylas, Photo Editor • April 10, 2025

The Hillsborough High School boys volleyball team stormed into their home opener with intensity and determination on April 9th, defeating Watchung Hills in straight sets, 25-17 and 25-22. After a challenging start to the...

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Staff Picks: Crumbl review week of Mar 31st-Apr 5th
Staff Picks: Crumbl review week of Mar 31st-Apr 5th
Ava Clarke, Leanna Joju, Mai An Le, and Afreen Sultan April 11, 2025

While we transition from week one to week two, and the Sunday-scaries creep nearer and nearer as Sunday afternoon becomes the evening, we all know the remedy: the alleviating...

South Mixed poses after their dance
A showcase of talent and tradition: Inspirasian 2025
Afreen Sultan, A&E Editor • April 9, 2025

Imagine watching a gigantic compilation of some of your favorite songs take place right in front of your eyes, complete with newly choreographed dances. This is exactly...

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...

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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...

Kneel
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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