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The Hillsborough Township Municipal Building
Hillsborough Board of Ed is approved for increases in state aid through a raise in local tax levy
Amy Loeza-cortes and Mariama Luckay May 12, 2025

The Hillsborough Township Board of Education (BOE) received confirmation that their application to the state for the Tax Levy Incentive Aid was approved following budget cuts for the upcoming school year. This signifies the...

President Trump's administration moves to close the Department of Education : Here’s what you need to know
President Trump’s administration moves to close the Department of Education : Here’s what you need to know
Bella Muriuki, Staff writer • April 29, 2025

President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order moving to close the Department of Education (DOE) on March 20th. To clarify, President Trump does not have the authority to shutdown a Department created by Congress. However,...

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...

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Juniors Anvitha Banda, Louzia Chewaah,
Ariel Martinez, and Neha Dewkar
show off their dresses at Junior Prom.
How to get last minute prom Dresses
Essence Kelly, Staff writer • May 9, 2025

Juniors showed up to Prom this spring wearing show-stopping dresses on Friday, March 28th, and the Seniors at Hillsborough High School are starting...

 Seniors Rayna Vos, Olivia Kowal, Linnea Csernica, Lindsey Buisson, Demiana Moleski, Amanda Smith, Lauren Loniewski, Marissa Panchery, Eva Castano and Jessica Graham move the tassel of their graduation caps from right to left during the senior class dance.
HHS’s Friday Night Fever — Spirit Night — is here.
Ava Clarke and Mai An Le May 7, 2025

The Commons on Spirit Night is easily recognizable: seas of gray, blue, green, and black t-shirts, friends doing each other’s hair and glittery...

The STEM team stands with adviser Mr. John Askew and Mayor Ciccarelli.
Innovative minds gather for an afternoon at HHS’s first Stem Fair
Amy Loeza-cortes, Staff writer • May 6, 2025

Participants filled the commons, eager to show the hard work that they had poured into their projects and presentations. Tabletops showcased...

Endless Opportunities at HHS’s College Fair
Amy Loeza-cortes and Mariama Luckay May 6, 2025

The March 19 College Fair provided an opportunity for all students to gain information and build up a list of possible candidates of colleges...

Student volunteers hand out wristbands in the Commons on Thursday, April 24th, to prepare for Spirit Night
Preview: 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...

Senior Garrett Meyer faces off against a player from Hunterdon Central to start the game. Hillsborough defeated Hunterdon Central 9-6 on April 9.
Boys Varsity Lax prepares for a jam-packed season ahead
Rithvik Hari, News Editor • May 1, 2025

As the spring sports season kicks off, the Hillsborough High School Boys' Varsity Lacrosse Team is gearing up for a long and competitive season. After finishing the 2023–2024 season with a disappointing 6–12 record, the...

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...

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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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