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SmartPass Comes to NHS
Newtown High School introduced a new online pass system on October 13 to better keep track of students in hallways and bathrooms. SmartPass has been introduced to schools in the United States, and over 3,500 schools are currently users of SmartPass. It is a digital hallway pass, to locate students around the school and make sure they are safe. Students are allowed five minutes out of the classroom, and the teacher and security guards are notified of when a student has reach
Charlotte Miller
4 days ago3 min read
Unified Sports at NHS
During the school year, students at Newtown High School participate in Unified Sports. Both students with special needs and students without disabilities participate actively in the club. Mentors help guide students with disabilities and promote inclusion. Throughout the school year sports like basketball and soccer are held. Many students come together and make memories through teamwork and cooperation. Through many helpful adults and supporting mentors, Unified Sports is d
Amelia Schmidt
4 days ago3 min read
Rise in 504 Plans
Teenagers frequently experience many social, and mental issues that impact their ability to learn. These issues can be caused by many...
Amelia Schmidt
Sep 93 min read
Global Events
Spotted Lantern Fly
An invasive bug, found in every county of Connecticut, is a general nuisance but is not a major threat to state forests. The spotted lanternfly is a threat to agriculture, and can cause damage to vineyards and orchards by feeding on the sap. The Lycorma delicatula , more commonly known as the Spotted Lanternfly, is an invasive species that is destroying our fruit plants and trees. The Spotted Lanternfly is distinguished by its scarlet color and black bars on the hind wings.
Tylenol Autism
In a recent press conference with the Secretary of Human and Health Services (HHS), president Donald Trump made a statement claiming acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, was linked to autism. At the same press conference, held on September 22nd, the National Institute of Health launched a $50 million data science initiative. Five months prior to this press conference, the Secretary of HHS, Robert F Kennedy Jr., pledged to determine the cause of autism by Septemb
Ozone Recovery
Due to global reduction of CFC (chlorofluorcarbons), the hole in the ozone layer is projected to make a full recovery by the year 2066. MIT led a study confirming that the Antarctic zone of the ozone layer is in fact healing. This directly resulted from global efforts to reduce ozone-depleting substances. A region in the Earth’s stratosphere with concentration of a molecule made of three oxygen atoms is called the ‘ozone layer’. The ozone layer provides an absorbent layer o
Opinions & Editorials
NHS Journalism 2025-26
I remember my first year taking journalism like it was yesterday. Instead of rows of desks and a teacher lecturing at the front of the...
Lunch at Newtown High School
School lunch has always cost money for those in public schools. The price of these lunches has also usually followed the rise and fall of...
The Turkey Trot from an Inside Perspective
On Thanksgiving morning, while the majority of the country was fast asleep, I was gearing up to face off against my family in a 5k that...
Sports & Athletics
MLB Playoffs
The 2025 MLB regular season has come and gone, and now the playoffs are coming to a close with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays facing off in the World Series. Meanwhile, fans are also anticipating award winners, including the tight race for AL MVP. The Milwaukee Brewers finished the season with the best record going into the playoffs, at 97-63. Their season was fueled by an all around effort, including elite batting from outfielder Christian Yelich, leading th
Bad Bunny Bowl Backlash
The NFL has announced that the halftime show performer for the 2026 Super Bowl would be Bad Bunny, which has started an uproar on all sides on social media. On September 28, the NFL had announced their star for the 60th Super Bowl halftime show would be Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, more famously known as Bad Banny, a Puerto Rican rapper and record producer. He had originally gained followers on SoundCloud in 2016 and signed a music label with Hear This Music Label. Bad B
Ryder Cup
One of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world took place last month on American soil. The U.S. hosted the Ryder Cup, at Bethpage Black course in Farmingdale, New York. a biennial golf tournament between the DP World Tour (Europe) and the PGA of America (United States). An American comeback fell short, leaving Europe victorious, but dissatisfied. As the true etiquette of golf was questioned, everyone was left scratching their heads and wondering what went wrong wi
Arts & Culture
Humans and Nature
Humans and nature have been connected to each other for thousands of years, but over time, that bond has begun to fall apart due to modern industrialism. But new studies are showing that spending more time in the great outdoors can actually be extremely beneficial to the population’s mental health. Research in the field of psychology has recently revealed the effect that nature has on people. This effect can be therapeutic to people’s minds in many ways, leading it to be dub
Bad Bunny Bowl Backlash
The NFL has announced that the halftime show performer for the 2026 Super Bowl would be Bad Bunny, which has started an uproar on all sides on social media. On September 28, the NFL had announced their star for the 60th Super Bowl halftime show would be Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, more famously known as Bad Banny, a Puerto Rican rapper and record producer. He had originally gained followers on SoundCloud in 2016 and signed a music label with Hear This Music Label. Bad B
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The month of October is more than just the color pink. It is a time to recognize and honor the many people who have been affected by breast cancer. Though the month is dedicated to anyone who is or has fought breast cancer, many people also take the time to show support for family members of fighters. The purpose of the month is to educate people about breast cancer, encourage early detection through screenings, and raise money for research. It also highlights the risk fact
Technology and The Future
Ozone Recovery
Due to global reduction of CFC (chlorofluorcarbons), the hole in the ozone layer is projected to make a full recovery by the year 2066. MIT led a study confirming that the Antarctic zone of the ozone layer is in fact healing. This directly resulted from global efforts to reduce ozone-depleting substances. A region in the Earth’s stratosphere with concentration of a molecule made of three oxygen atoms is called the ‘ozone layer’. The ozone layer provides an absorbent layer o
Food Delivery by Robot
Across college campuses, robots have grown to be a common form of food delivery within the past few years. This form of delivery started...
AI Use
The rapid increase in the use of AI is contributing 2025 to be on track to be the second hottest year, just behind 2024. The Earth has...
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