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Breaking News: Upcoming NJSLA-A and NJGPA-A testing for HHS students
Afreen Sultan, Editor-In-Chief • October 28, 2025

Hillsborough High Schools students are to take part in the fall administration of the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Adaptive (NJSLA-A) and the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment-Adaptive (NJGPA-A) which...

The federal government shutdown heads into week four, affecting local paychecks and future funding, but not municipal services.
The federal government shutdown enters week four
Lia Famula, Staff writer • October 24, 2025

As the clock struck midnight, the government funding expired resulting in the shutdown of the government after multiple failed attempts to come to an agreement over a bill on September 30, meaning that we are entering into...

Senior Emily Majewski uses Securely to make a pass
Securly: A new form of hall pass
Amy Loeza-Cortes and Mariama Luckay October 24, 2025

Hall passes have been a consistent subject of issue in the past few years at Hillsborough High School. From yellow paper passes to laminated gold passes, there have been numerous iterations, each bringing their own pros and...

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The groups float sang Mexico Lindo by Vicente Fernandez through the parade
Mexican Day Parade
Esmeralda Lopez, Staff Writer • November 14, 2025

Thousands of Mexicans, Americans, and supporters gather at 53 Madison Ave Manhattan, NY Sunday Sept. 21. The smell of churros, Tostada de Tinga,...

The Animal Welfare board and teacher advisor pose for a picture.
Pictured left to right: Elizabeth Watts, Anya Anand, Sreya Rayapudi, Julia Brouillette, Malina Patel, Sahana Patel
The Animal Welfare Club: What to Expect When Joining
Nicholas Rios, Staff Writer • November 13, 2025

The Animal Welfare Club provides opportunities for students to get involved in animal advocacy by hosting meetings in room 251 every other Wednesday....

Cameron Miller, the JV winger and striker, and Isabella Kot, the JV striker, fundraise for their soccer team outside Dunkin’ Donuts
Girls soccer team funds
Jazmin Freire, Staff Writer • November 13, 2025

The girls soccer teams over the past years have been doing fundraisers to raise money to support the program. All fall sports began after August...

HHS student studies using the Pomodoro technique
Back to school, back to books
Sabrina Santiago-Cruz, Staff Writer • November 13, 2025

With exams, college application, SAT’s and top of that schoolwork piling up, students are finding strategies. HHS students are already finding...

Work stacks up
How to prevent and handle burnout
Surabhi Kopparam, Business Manager • November 13, 2025

A survey from Common Sense Media found 27% of American teens struggling with burnout, while another survey found that 75% of U.S. high school...

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Scholarship Goldmine: Tips to claim free money for college
Bhuvana Vasantavada, Features Editor • November 11, 2025

Whether it’s college or university, everyone agrees that it’s expensive, but here’s the good news: every year billions of dollars in scholarships...

Defensive players collide during a rush in the first quarter looking to help their team be first on the scoreboard.
Homecoming game win for Hillsborough
Rachel Corgo, Sports Editor • October 31, 2025

Students, parents and teachers all love the Homecoming game. Everyone who showed up to the game exhibited their support for the Raiders by wearing this year's homecoming shirts and chanted with the cheerleaders. “The experience...

Action intensifies in the first quarter as the Raiders defense engages Phillipsburg's' offensive line.
Raiders in a Rough Patch Facing Phillipsburg
Rachel Corgo, Sports Editor • October 23, 2025

The Hillsborough Raiders faced off against the Phillipsburg Stateliners on Sept. 26 at their mid-season game. While the team has had a difficult start to the season with an overall record of 1-4 they aren’t losing hope....

Hillsborough vs. Ridge face off before the start of the first game of the season.
Ridge strikes Hillsborough down at the first home game of the season
Lia Famula, Staff • October 23, 2025

Hillsborough High School’s bleachers were packed with vibrant shades of red, white, and blue awaiting the whistle blow to mark the first football game of the 2025 season Friday, Sept.12. Die-hard fans were dressed up as...

The Raiders Baseball Team pose for a team picture.
Hillsborough Baseball has Historic Season
Rithvik Hari, News Editor • June 17, 2025

The Hillsborough Raider Baseball Team makes history with the first winning record since 2019, first state sectional championship win since 2012 and 3rd in the team’s history, and hosting a state semifinal game. The...

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...

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The luckiest listeners of Grays newest album Wishbone
Sophia Bianco, Staff Writer • November 13, 2025

From high notes to whispers, from wishbones to clovers, Conan Gray, a popular American singer and songwriter, released his fourth album “Wishbone.” Released Aug. 15, 2025,...

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Crumble Cookie Review Sept. 15-20 
Gabriela Guaca, Staff Writer • November 13, 2025

Every week there is a delicious line up at crumble cookies. This week offered fantastic choices and customers lined up, looking forward to purchasing some cookies. Last week's...

A festive college features all the movie and show covers included in the review. Published under Fair Use.
Sweater Weather Watchlist: The best movies and shows to cozy up with this season
Dhruti Patel, News Editor • November 11, 2025

As the air slowly becomes crisp with a slight cold breeze, we can tell fall is coming. For many, the fall season represents warmth and comfort. Some may go to pumpkin patches...

Star Wars returns to theaters for the film's 20th anniversary this past April. published under fair use
The fall that changed the galaxy: Revenge of the Sith turns 20
Patrycja Skoczylas, Photo Editor • May 21, 2025

Once again, StarWars lit up theaters with the 20th anniversary re-release of “Revenge of the Sith.” Originally released on May 19, 2005, the film returned to the big screen...

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...

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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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