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The student news site of Hillsborough High School

The Voice
All content by Courtney Nielsen
Senior Chris Santa Barbara impresses in a five goal performance against East Brunswick.

Boys lacrosse improves to 4-1 to open new season

Alex Cole and Courtney Nielsen
April 10, 2018
From left to right, seniors Rohil Chada, Kaley Murday, Karan Mahesh, Catherine Nguyen, and Rakesh Senthilvelan light the candles representing the pillars of the National Honor Society.

NHS welcomes newest inductees

Courtney Nielsen and Olivia Marnell
April 9, 2018

HHS participates in the National Walkout

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
March 22, 2018
Senior Ashley Yang participates in the walkout to voice her opinion with a sign reading, "Enough is enough."

Raiders join the walkout movement

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
March 15, 2018
Each grade planned a sundae to sell to Hillsborough residents.

Super Sundaes offers Spirit Night themed goodies

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
March 14, 2018
Poster hung by Project Safedates informs students on consent.

HHS brings awareness to teen dating violence

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
March 2, 2018
While guidance counselor Brian Yarasheski isn't one for pictures, his door is always open for students in need.

Yarasheski named Educational Services Professional of the year

Courtney Nielsen and Sean Jackson
February 6, 2018
Seniors Aron Lauan and Justin Gumpel watch a parenting movie in their health class.

Health classes need more effective rape message

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
February 6, 2018
Senior William Chen studies for his AP Government midterm.

Midterms and how to successfully prepare for them

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
January 23, 2018
Former NJASC President, Cole Mitchell stands at the podium before he addresses the conference.

HHS Student Council takes on Winter Conference

Eric Booth, Courtney Nielsen, and Ty Kang
January 18, 2018
The team huddles before a play earlier this season.

Boys basketball mid-season update

Courtney Nielsen and Sean Jackson
January 15, 2018
The boys celebrate winning the title at the Raiders Holiday Classic.

Boys basketball wins Raiders Holiday Classic

Sean Jackson and Courtney Nielsen
January 5, 2018
Members of Student Council dance along with the party attendees.

Student council brings holiday joy to Safe+Sound Somerset

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
December 11, 2017
Senior Class Cabinet members Colin Downes, Michael Shokoff, and Michael Jeney meet in the school store to discuss Spirit Night.

Spirit Night themes are made official

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
November 16, 2017

Texas shooting is the latest act of terrorism

Courtney Nielsen and Alex Cole
November 16, 2017
Seniors Gina Clementi and Chelsea Chin lead the underclassmen during a cheer.

Cheerleading seniors honored for their service and dedication

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
November 14, 2017
Attendees were welcomed by a spirited balloon arch and an ocean themed entrance.

Homecoming Dance romances attendees with “under the sea” theme

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
November 6, 2017
The gymnastics team takes home first place with their Snapchat filter costumes.

Interact hosts the Halloween Costume Contest

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
November 6, 2017
Senior Vivek Mantha works out with the club team he helped found.

Vivek Mantha brings club volleyball to the Boro

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
October 23, 2017
Freshmen Adam Gottlieb and Beth Wong campaign for president with posters on hallway walls.

Freshman class cabinet elections scheduled for Oct. 2

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
September 29, 2017
The flag waves proudly in room 219

[Photo] Stand

Alex Cole and Sean Jackson
September 27, 2017
Seniors in Tessa Mazzeo's homeroom work their way through a discussion of this year's summer reads.

Summer reading assignment has its moment in homeroom

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
September 25, 2017
The beach is always a prime summer destination. If you don't have beach day on your schedule, you might want to check yourself.

Summer: It’s finally upon us!

Courtney Nielsen and Liz Reilly
June 16, 2017
Student assistance counselor Gil Pilarte and junior Stella Pashaian performing a Bob Dylan tune at Unplugged.

Unplugged stages eclectic night of performances

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
June 9, 2017

Will salt return to school cafeterias under Trump?

Alex Cole and Courtney Nielsen
June 5, 2017
Senior Mahesh Indraganti sizes up the classical art on disaplay at the Met during last month's Latin trip.

Latin students take Manhattan: Annual trip to Metropolitan Museum of Art was a Success

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
May 16, 2017
Senior Sean Jackson competes in the Tic-Tac-Toe Relay during last year's Spirit Night.

Jersey Juniors impress at Spirit Night 2017

Alex Cole and Courtney Nielsen
May 12, 2017
New regulations aim remove the negativity that has crept its ugly way into Spirit Night.

Spirit Night Changes Look to Remove Unsavory Elements

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
April 20, 2017
The stage was set last week to induct the newest members in the National Honors Society.

NHS Inducts Newest Members

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
April 5, 2017
Junior Chris Coutts helped hurl the Raiders to an impressive opening day victory over reigning county champions, Hunterdon Central.

Baseball opens season with walk-off against Hunterdon Central

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
April 4, 2017
Juniors Olivia Johnsen, Grace Cofino, and Raphael George wowed the crowd at Coffeehouse last month.

Coffeehouse provides performers intimate setting

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
March 2, 2017
Millions of Americans took the streets last month to protest the Trump presidency.

Women’s March offers response to Trump presidency

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
February 2, 2017
Senior Lexi Decker studying for midterms.

Here’s why you shouldn’t freak out about midterms

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
February 2, 2017
President Donald Trump being sworn in on January 20, 2017 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Melania Trump wears a sky-blue cashmere Ralph Lauren ensemble. He holds his left hand on two versions of the Bible, one childhood Bible given to him by his mother, along with Abraham Lincoln’s Bible.

Trump’s first week in office brings plenty of controversy

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
February 1, 2017
Pepper packets aplenty, but no salt is available in the Commons.

Students salty over cafeteria changes

Alex Cole and Courtney Nielsen
January 18, 2017
Lin-Manuel Miranda in the title role of his musical, "Hamilton."

2016: Not as bad as you think

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
January 10, 2017
Senior class cabinet members, clockwise from upper left, Jay Raje, Carter Altman, Eric Ross, and Jordan Kang pose with Santa Claus at the Safe + Sound Holiday Party.

Student government gives back

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
December 9, 2016
Senior Marisa Mazuera positions herself to block an opponent's shot. Mazuera and her teammates made history with a county title.

Girls’ volleyball wraps up the 2016 season

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
November 15, 2016
Senior homecoming king and queen, Chris Haber and Emily Russo, pose after their coronation.

Haber and Russo crowned homecoming royalty

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
October 19, 2016
Senior Faith Adams unleashes a powerful spike. Adams and her classmates celebrate Senior Night Oct. 18.

Girls volleyball readies itself for Senior Night

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
October 13, 2016
Juniors Caroline Pabst and Marissa Osofsky discuss the summer reading assignment in homeroom last week.

Should AP students have to do summer reading?

Courtney Nielsen, Staff writer
October 4, 2016
Junior Jillian Boose serves up fury for the Lady Raiders

Girls volleyball makes history

Courtney Nielsen, Staff Writer
September 16, 2016
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