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Drone or plane?
Mass hysteria or mass threat: Are the drones sighted in Hillsborough dangerous?
Bella Muriuki, Staff writer • January 22, 2025

According to reports from a resident, a drone struck a powerline in a field near the Lowes in Hillsborough on the night of December 12. Hillsborough, Millstone, Somerset and Somerville, Fire, Hazmat and Police authorities...

A covered water fountain station in the HHS Commons
BREAKING NEWS: All water fountains in HHS are no longer operational
Rithvik Hari, News Editor • December 19, 2024

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30 PM, New Jersey American Water alerted their customers to the possible contamination of public water. Households, businesses, and schools relying on public water were all informed of...

Staff and students wait outside while they wait for the rest of the building to be cleared during a Period 2 Fire Drill on December 10th.
Why are the Fire Alarms always on test?
Rithvik Hari, News Editor • December 17, 2024

Picture this: You’re sitting in class taking a quiz, when you hear the announcement: "The fire alarm is on test. If the alarm should sound, there is no need to evacuate the building." Instead of going back to your quiz,...

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Tiana showcases the cover for her brand new book, excited to open the next chapter of her life.
Recently published memoir chronicles the life of Boro student
Mariama Luckay, Features Editor • January 3, 2025

Abiding Adventures is an atypical story exploring the aspects of cult life, getting used to meeting people when moving to diverse places, and...

The SAVE animal shelter in Skillman, NJ houses up to 100 animals at a time and operates on donations. Photo courtesy of the SAVE Animal Shelter.
Animal Welfare Drive Spreads Pawsitivity
Patrycja Skoczylas, Photo Editor • December 16, 2024

If you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to help out animals in need this holiday season, then you're in luck. The Animal Welfare Club is...

Old Man Rafferty's is an American food restaurant famous for their "boom boom shrimp," according to local teachers.
In town teachers top tastes of Hillsborough
Roza Krinsky, Staff writer • December 13, 2024

   From all-American to Indian cuisine, Hillsborough’s food and restaurant options are loved by many. While most of these places are highly...

Spotify Wrapped At HHS
Spotify Wrapped At HHS
Isabella Blanco and Lara Reilly December 9, 2024

With countless different genres, millions of listeners, and artists, another musical year has now come to an end as the well awaited Spotify...

Vice Principal McCabe poses in her new office
Meet Christine McCabe, HHS’s Newest Vice Principal
Essence Kelly, Staff writer • November 26, 2024

Christine McCabe joined the school’s administration staff as the new vice principal. McCabe said she was inspired to become a VP once she stepped...

From left: Sophomore Crowe Gertsen, Sophomore Amelia Patterson, Sophomore Yash Godbole, Junior Inaya Siddiqui, Sophomore Elsie Kirwan, Junior Jacob Sacek, Junior Zac Staskiewicz
Here are Hillsborough High’s Halloween happenings
Ava Clarke, Business Manager • November 19, 2024

From cool costumes to class competitions, the Raiders at Hillsborough High celebrated Halloween with fun festivities.   As part...

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...

Varsity soccer players move quickly to take control of the game
Varsity Girls Soccer Comes to an End
Lara Reilly, Staff writer • December 16, 2024

As the weather gets colder and the first marking period comes to an end, the soccer season wraps up. Girls varsity soccer has officially finished their season. Ending with a 12-5-2 record, Coach Lennaert Bitter has had the...

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Wicked: Part 1 was released in theaters starting Nov. 22, 2024.
The Wildly Popular Wicked Movie; is it worth the hype?
Ava Clarke, Business Manager • January 22, 2025

Musical and movie fans alike have been racing to theatres to catch this highly anticipated adaptation of the timeless “Wicked.”  After two long years of filming, the...

Concert Choir performs joined by student accompanist Max Petrik
HHS Choir carols chorales of Christmas and Chanukah at their winter concert
Ava Clarke, Business Manager • January 22, 2025

Friends and family alike take their seats in the auditorium , excitedly waiting to be immersed into the winter wonderland of hums and belts that the chorus of HHS students...

Kelvin stands in front of the class with his horror movie slideshow
How Horror Movies Helped Kelvin Find His Voice
Afreen Sultan, A&E Editor • December 19, 2024

From his love for horror and his journey to an unknown place, Kelvin Alvarez’s story is one of passion, determination, and sharing his voice in a new environment. “The...

Terrifier 3 promotional movie cover features lead David Howard Thornton (published under fair use)
Terrifier 3 Terrorizes Teens
Kelly Vargasramirez, Staff writer • December 13, 2024

From the beginning (unlike other horror movies that contain a boundary between fictional and fake) this artist went above and beyond blurring the line between what was and...

The Radium Girls (left to right: Lily Duea-Ebner, Elsie Kirwan, Corinne Kramer) assemble around Grace Fryer (Julia Sauers) on the platform one final time.
HHS Theatre’s Fall Play Shines Bright
Afreen Sultan, A&E Editor • December 10, 2024

Lights dim. Audience members settle down. Actors take their places on stage. There is pin drop silence. Then, finally, lights-camera-action. HHS Theatre’s most recent...

Glinda’s Pink Potion and Elphaba’s Green Elixir
Wicked: the drinks; a review
Ava Clarke, Business Manager • November 19, 2024

Two drinks, one sweet and refreshing, one bold and earthy.  Together,  they symbolize the polarizing personas of Glinda Arduenna and Elphaba Thropp of Wicked, building excitement...

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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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