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The Student News Site of Gateway Regional High School

The Chomp

The Student News Site of Gateway Regional High School

The Chomp

The Student News Site of Gateway Regional High School

Desmond McCue, Oliver Crumrine, and Jackson Harker march down the hallway of Ridgewood High School on their homemade chariot.

Gators Take on NJ-JCL State Convention

Deanna Khan, Staff Writer April 27, 2025

On the 5th of April, Gateway’s Latin Club attended the NJ-JCL State Convention. It was a long two hours, all the way up to Ridgewood in northern New Jersey. Four seventh graders, six sophomores, one...

Wednesday, Gomez, Morticia, and Pugsley Addams stand snapping

Gateway’s Spring Musical: The Addams Family

Laurel Rose Barrett, Co Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2025

At the end of March, Gateway Drama ended their year of productions with an amazingly impressive performance of The Addams Family. After putting on their successful rendition of Alice in Wonderland in the...

Gateway's 2025 Certamen Team at Princeton University, sponsored by NJ-JCL

Gateway’s Certamen Team Arrives at Princeton!

Laurel Rose Barrett, Co Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2025

Every year Gateway's Latin Club sends one or more teams of avid Latin students to compete in the annual NJ-JCL state Certamen tournament. It is a multi-level Latin knowledge bowl where participants show...

Laurel sitting under a tree on the green at Harvard University's Pre-College program during the summer of 2023

Laurel Barrett’s College Essay

Laurel Rose Barrett, Co Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2025

I marvel at the back-to-school icebreaker that asks students to share a superpower they’d want–because I already have one: intense focus. Junior year included AP US History II, amica mea, so I...

Mr. Kelly stands proud after being recognized as Professional of the Year

Recognizing Mr. Kelly

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2025

In addition to selecting an above and beyond teacher as Teacher of the Year, Gateway also honors a Gateway staff member yearly as Professional of the Year. This year's recipient was middle school guidance...

A picture of me closing the doors of Rocket Fizz for the final time after the store closed.

In Pursuit of Part-Time Work

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-In-Chief January 5, 2025

On Reading Ehrenreich  In 1996 Barbara Ehrenreich, a well-respected journalist, took on the task of revealing what it is like to live life in the working class by immersing herself directly. Specifically,...

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New Year, Better You

Rylee Austermehle, Staff Writer January 4, 2025

Let's welcome 2025 in with open arms and an open mind. This time of year can be hard for people because the times of the year you may look forward to, like summer, seem so far away, it's cold out, and...

The cast of Alice In Wonderland excitedly bows as they conclude the second night of their show

Gateway’s Fall Production: Alice in Wonderland

Laurel Rose Barrett, Editor-in-Chief November 24, 2024

On November 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, Gateway's drama department put on their fall production, Alice in Wonderland. Despite the distinction of having a fall play and spring musical every year, the Gateway...

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Deeper Meanings: Alice in Wonderland?

Allison Eckstein, Staff Writer November 24, 2024

From campfires to screens, stories have been told in many different forms. Soon, the Gateway Performing Arts Department is going to be telling the story of a little girl named Alice who fell down a rabbit...

My signature allergy-friendly baked vegetable tray that me and my family continously enjoy

Thanksgiving Survival Guide

Rylee Austermehle, Staff Writer November 24, 2024

Happy Turkey Day is what they say, but for anyone with medical issues it's Groundhog's Day. The repeating cycle of stress, confusion, frustration, and anger, and we can’t forget the brave face and the,...

Rylee Austermehle apple picking at Duffields Farm

The Perfect Fall Weekend

Rylee Austermehle, Staff Writer October 20, 2024

Ghosts, pics, scares and everything Halloween! How do you plan something so on theme?!  If you’re looking for something aesthetic, scary, or fun to do with your friends or family this Halloween season,...

Adelaide Lee won Best Overall with her fantastic Oompa Loompa costume!

The Middle School Halloween Dance

Deanna Khan, Staff Writer October 20, 2024

Boo! Did I scare you? Well some of the costumes at the middle school Halloween Dance might! Recently, Gateway had its middle school Halloween Dance, and students from grades 7-8 were dressed in their best...

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