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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....

Buses wait at the high school for students to board. The board reinstated courtesy busing after it was cut in 2019 due the budget constraints.
Popular courtesy busing returns to Boro prior to cold weather.
Isabella Blanco, Staff writer • February 5, 2025

Some high school students may have been forced to walk, catch a ride from a friend or parent, or even bike to their school in Hillsborough. Since 2019, the Board of Education only offered courtesy busing, busing for all students...

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...

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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...

Owen Miller reads silently at the start of English II CP with Mr. Thomas Kida.
Sophomore English classes prioritize independent reading time
Sanjith Gnanajothi, Staff • February 20, 2025

This school year, sophomore teachers at Hillsborough High School have banded together to incorporate 10 minutes of independent reading time at...

Choir students perform “Can’t Help Falling in Love” for science teacher Ms. Karen Randazzo
About a million ways to spread love
Afreen Sultan, A&E Editor • February 19, 2025

Hearts, roses, chocolates, and heartfelt messages. In the month of February, these items can only be associated with Valentine's Day, and was...

All about the FAFSA form
Izabella Ahorrio, Staff writer • February 15, 2025

If you’re a high school senior, you’re likely bombarded with college applications, scholarship essays, and a growing list of assignments...

Red Cross Club members Nithila Sengottuvelan, Nitya Balasubramanian, Shaiana Jane Sanjiv, Valerie Ngo, Neha Dewkar, Hashika Faria, and Lian Chu provide snacks for the student blood donors.
Making a difference: Blood drive success
Patrycja Skoczylas, Photo Editor • February 5, 2025

December 3 was a day where students and teachers became heroes. The Red Cross blood drive has been a hit this year, from students and teachers...

A glimpse into Jeeya Patel's new children's book, The Adventures of Pablo and Pepas: When Pigs Fly
Hillsborough’s new up and coming author
Bella Muriuki, Staff writer • February 4, 2025

If you're in need of a new bedtime story for your little loved ones, Hillsborough High School's very own self-published student writer, Jeeya...

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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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...

A bridgerton glimpse: HHS Orchestra’s winter concert
A bridgerton glimpse: HHS Orchestra’s winter concert
Afreen Sultan, A&E Editor • February 11, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered what it might have felt like to live during the Bridgerton time period, ever felt as though you missed out on the time’s beautiful music and art,...

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...

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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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