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Senior student Spencer Marso assists Commissioner of Education Lily Laux in making her own wooden scraper inside room 502.
Newly appointed Commissioner of Education visits HHS
Nicholas Rios, Features Editor • May 20, 2026

New Jersey’s Commissioner of Education Lily Laux visited the high school April 11, meeting with students, teachers and administrators. Laux took over after previous commissioner Kevin Dehmer stepped down February 24 for...

Arrows on the illustration showing potential for  an increase or a decrease in the superintendent proposed budget shared with the community at the March 22 Board of Education Meeting.
New budget proposed for the year 2026-7 with tax increase
Dhruti Patel, News Editor • May 6, 2026

In the Board of Education meeting on March 22nd the Superintendent presented a tentative budget for the 2026-2027 school year to the members and public. The BOE voted 5-4 after the discussion about long-term school funding...

Photo shows a water fountain in the 200s taped at the front and missing its side triggers, rendering it unusable.
What’s wrong with the water fountains?
Nicholas Rios, Features Editor • April 17, 2026

Students and teachers walk past the water fountains every day throughout HHS; however, no one uses them because of the assumption that they wouldn’t work if they were to try. After all, they’re wrapped in plastic, taped...

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A side by side visual comparison of the Hillsborough storefront (left) and Bridgewater Commons Gong Cha (right).
The Boba Battle: HIllsborough’s Newcomer vs The Bridgwater Icon
Sabrina Santiago-Cruz, Staff Writer • June 17, 2026

With the opening of a newGong Cha near our Walgreens at 706 US-206, customers seeking bubble tea can stop for a convenient treat in town, but...

Above is the last remaining image of Hillsborough High School pool
The Blue Wonder
Blanchard Nicholas, Staff Writer • June 11, 2026

Did you know that along Hillsborough High School’s amazing athletic amenities, they also had a pool? Absolutely! Along with the school’s...

Pictured left to right: Junior Sanjana Chiluka, Shreya Ghattu, and Annika Chadha pose during cocktail hour preparing for a night full of memories
Formal Fun: HHS Juniors dress up for a night to remember at Junior Prom
Afreen Sultan and Amy Loeza-Cortes May 20, 2026

A buzzing energy filled the air as the junior class hardly contained their excitement anticipating the joyful night to come. Antsy to rush home...

Artemis took a picture as they orbited the Moon, giving way to a picture of the Earth, rising from behind it.
Artemis II: The Next Step to Space Exploration
Julian Eckhart, Photo Editor • May 20, 2026

Artemis II was a test flight to learn whether the future Artemis missions would succeed. The entire Artemis program, created by NASA, aims to...

The students of RUSH gather for a group photo.
A New Club Makes Its Way to HHS: RUSH
Julian Eckhart, Photo Editor • May 8, 2026

Russian and Ukrainian Speakers meet in room 164 after school on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2:30-3:30 p.m.. Their goal is to provide a safe space...

A wide view of the Hillsborough High School gym as hundreds of students and parents gather to meet with representatives from dozens of universities on Monday, March 16, 2026.
College fair brings future opportunities to HHS
Bhuvana Vasantavada, Staff Writer • April 22, 2026

Hillsborough high school hosted its annual college fair in the school gym Monday, March 16, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event gave students...

Hillsborough YMCA, Bridgewater Sports Area, Hillsborough High School Gymnasium, and the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Facility. Photo credits to official facility websites.
Winter recap: Raider athletes go the extra mile
Rachel Corgo, Sports Editor • June 17, 2026

Girls Basketball Since their season opener 53-33 win against Princeton Day School, the team didn’t stop there. These girls gave it their all, owning a 21-7 season record all the way up to the 2026 NJSIAA Group 4 Girls...

Senior Aren Hidalgo finalizes the night off with a crushing pin over Princeton athlete.
Raider wrestling takeover
Sabrina Santiago-Cruz, Staff Writer • April 22, 2026

The house lights dimmed and left one spotlight that shone at the center of the gym. A huge milestone for Hillsborough as family and students gathered together to celebrate the first girls wrestling senior night. Seven senior...

The girls indoor track team celebrate their state championship title earned after winning gold in the 4x400-meter relay.
Fast track to glory: Girls winter track win at championships
Rachel Corgo and Dhruti Patel April 22, 2026

Hillsborough ran through a remarkable season and ended it by taking first place in the Girls NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 4, Sectional Championships. Their final score of 67 points set them apart from competitors such as Hunterdon...

Seniors on Boys Hillsborough Varsity lined up with their family, during a short ceremony in honor of Senior Night Feb. 3.
Senior night baskets for the Raiders
Nicholas Rios, Features Editor • March 26, 2026

The boys varsity basketball played a fiery game against Watchung Hills on their home court on Feb. 3. After narrowly winning 60-50 against the Warriors on Jan. 31, the varsity players shared a mutual confidence for this rematch. Head...

The trained performers skillfully spin their flags during their show “Penguins of the World Unite”to the rhythm of the music.
Welcome to Penguin Wonderland
Rachel Corgo, Sports Editor • March 26, 2026

Hillsborough exhibited their thrilling show, “Penguins of the World Unite” on Jan. 31 in the gymnasium with families, friends, coaches and other teams filling the stands. “I'm extremely proud of how far we've come...

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“Scream 7,” a continuation of the beloved Ghostface saga, depicts a haunting memory reminding Sidney of her past even if she moved on.
Scream 7 kills for die-hard fans, but doesn’t thrill with new storylines
Surabhi Kopparam, Business Manager • June 17, 2026

“Scream 7,” directed by Kevin WIlliamson and released in Feb. 2026, keeps the slasher franchise alive with a plot that puts Sidney Prescott back at the heart of the horror...

All BTS members dressed formally paying respects to their culture.
AIRANG Review
Esmeralda Lopez, Staff Writer • June 17, 2026

BTS became the world's most famous Korean boy band, first becoming popular to America in 2017 as their Wing tour sold out in arenas, their fame would continue to rise as they...

The promotional poster hypes the latest action-packed, visually appealing, and emotionally charged continuation of the Super Mario storyline.
A Galactic Leap: Reviewing Nintendo and Illumination’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Shiza Rafiuddin, Staff Writer • June 17, 2026

One of the most exciting animated movies released in 2026 is the Super Mario Galaxy movie created by Nintendo and illumination. The movie takes place in the Mario franchise...

The Grammy award trophy is given to winners every year, which is inspired by the gramophone. The trophy is gold plated and hand-casted.
Overview of the Grammys 2026: A night full of accomplishment and surprises
Dhruti Patel, News Editor • June 17, 2026

The Grammys are a highly anticipated event among music fans, producers and, most importantly, the artists themselves. This year, the Grammys were hosted on Sunday, Feb. 12,...

“Floetry the Expansion” album cover. Credits to Spotify.
“Floetry the Expansion”: How Milkzy is changing the rap game for the better
Jeremias Rosa, Guest Writer • May 11, 2026

2023 was Milkzy’s creative period, where he decided to expand from the materialistic world. Through the past three years, Milkzy has been a poetic icon since the 2020s and...

Project Hail Mary movie poster
“Project Hail Mary” Amazes Audiences in Cinemas Around the Globe
Carolina Giordano, Guest Writer • May 11, 2026

Ever since NASA’s Artemis II mission around the moon, an interest in space travel has taken the world by storm, with entertainment being no exception.“Project Hail Mary,”...

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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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