Abria Joshua

Abria Joshua, Staff Writer & Managing Editor

Hi, my name is Abria Joshua! I’m currently a junior at Gateway, and it is my second year here.

I am in the book club, mock trial, NHS, and managing editor for The Chomp! Outside of school, this is my fourth year doing team policy debate and extemporaneous speaking through NCFCA. I volunteer at Little Bellas, a nonprofit focused on teaching women how to mountain bike, and at my local church in childcare. After high school, I want to study marine biology to work in conservation and research.

I write a variety of articles for The Chomp and always try to write challenging articles to improve my writing. Although I like writing opinion and new articles most!

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The Move to Rednote

Implications of the TikTok Ban

Abria Joshua, Managing Editor
March 15, 2025

With the temporary ban on TikTok in January and the following extension until April 5, many users started to look for more stable platforms. There has been a move to platforms, most notably, Chinese social...

Conflicts in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Recent International News

Abria Joshua, Managing Editor
February 9, 2025

International news can often be overwhelming. There are many newsworthy events that people often do not know where to start, and therefore never do. In this article, one international issue was chosen...

Reindeer Games

Gateway's way of kicking off winter break!

Abria Joshua and Hazel Foster
January 4, 2025

Gateway held its annual Reindeer Games on Friday, December 20th, as a way of celebrating that winter break was here! All high school grades and staff competed for the coveted Reindeer Games trophy. This...

The Necessity of Study Resources

2025 Goal: Do Better in School

Abria Joshua, Senior Managing Editor
January 4, 2025

Many peoples' goals for 2025 are to improve their grades and school performance. And the new year is the perfect time for this! Gateway is less than halfway through the school year, and it is definitely...

[Photo] How Different Cultures Celebrate the New Year!

Sage Knowles, Staff Writer
January 4, 2025

Fireworks from the Philly waterfront firework show

Photos from the Swamp

A look at the school year so far through photos

Abria Joshua, Managing Editor
November 24, 2024

September This school year started off with several fun games and events in different classes. Creative design went to a yearbook workshop at Saint Paul's School, where they learned the basics of yearbook...

Early Voting and Voting in New Jersey

Important Information and Locations

Abria Joshua, Managing Editor
November 4, 2024

Early Voting With such a presidential election, it's important to vote if you can. To make voting easy, New Jersey allows in-person early voting in multiple locations in each county. The early voting...

In Defense of Modern Art

An exploration into the true beauty of conceptual art

Abria Joshua, Managing Editor
October 20, 2024

In a recent trend on social media, people go to art museums and take a video of themselves standing next to a conceptual art piece with the caption: “Standing next to an art piece we think we could make.” Conceptual...

The Value of Taking a Break

Improve your study habits, reduce stress, and start the year off strong!

Abria Joshua, Managing Editor
September 15, 2024

Take a break The first couple weeks of school can be really challenging as students have to get used to completing school work again. Over the summer, study routines are forgotten, and it can feel...

Summer Reading Recommendations

Get lost in a good book!

Abria Joshua, Staff Writer
June 9, 2024

Often we say that during summer we are going to do everything that we never had time for during the busy school year. However, tasks can seem daunting, and this can result in us feeling overwhelmed and...

Aftermath of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

What now?

Abria Joshua, Senior Copy Editor
May 19, 2024

On March 26, 2024, at 1:29 a.m. a ship called the Dali hit several key columns on the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Two months have passed since and now we can examine the government response and the long-term...

Benefits of Public Speaking

Communication is key!

Abria Joshua, Senior Copy Editor
April 13, 2024

Around 75 percent of people are scared to publicly speak; however, public speaking is something that cannot be avoided in life. Regardless of what career you choose, eventually you will have to speak in...

Different Options After High School

College isn't the only way!

Abria Joshua, Senior Copy Editor
March 10, 2024

There are many different options after high school when it comes to a student's future, and The Chomp would like to highlight some of them! Gateway is blessed with a wonderful Gateway 2 Careers program...

Film Review: Wonka

A Musical Reprisal

Abria Joshua, Senior Copy Editor
March 10, 2024

In Paul King's newest movie, Wonka, Willy Wonka (played by Timothée Chalamet) dances and sings across the screen as he attempts to start a new chocolate business in the big city. Filled with interesting...

The Newest AP Programs at Gateway!

Are you up for the AP challenge?

Abria Joshua, Copy Editor
February 11, 2024

Gateway offers many interesting and challenging Advanced Placement (AP) classes for students, and they have three new AP classes next year: AP Chemistry, AP World History, and AP Computer Science Principles....

The Future of Pandas in America

Panda's Diplomacy

Abria Joshua, Copy Editor
February 11, 2024

Pandas have long been a tourist attraction in America, bringing thousands of visitors every year. Currently, however, all of the pandas are set to return to China and most of them have already made the...

Global Celebrations

There Are A Variety of New Year's Celebrations Worldwide

Abria Joshua, Copy Editor
January 7, 2024

Not everyone uses the same calendar as the Western world, in fact over 3 billion people celebrate New Year at different times because they follow a different calendar. Diwali, Nowruz, and Chinese New Year...

Hispanic and European New Year’s Traditions

Try Something New

Abria Joshua, Copy Editor
January 7, 2024

New Year's Eve brings certain images to mind, a party, the ball drop, and confetti. To some people grapes, a pot of oil, suitcases, and pork would come to mind. Many Latin and European countries have unique...

Gateway’s New Art Teacher, Ms. Lupo

Abria Joshua, Copy Editor
December 10, 2023

Mrs. Lupo, Gateway's newest art teacher! We welcome her and look forward to meeting her!

Felon Disenfranchisement in the United States

What is your stance?

Abria Joshua, Copy Editor
December 10, 2023

The right to vote is an integral part of America but for roughly 4.6 million Americans their right to vote has been limited or denied completely. Why? Because of felon disenfranchisement laws, laws that...

Meet Ms. Gilliano!

November's New Featured Teacher

Abria Joshua, Senior Copy Editor
November 5, 2023

Let’s welcome one of Gateway's newest teachers, Ms. Gilliano! She teaches Algebra and Geometry. In her short time here, she has already positively affected students and made great connections in the...

Nasa’s Scientific Approach to the Mystery of UFOs

Abria Joshua, Staff Writer
October 1, 2023

The ideas of aliens and Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) have always captured people's interest. From horror movies to the internet joke of storming Area 51, UFOs will long linger in Americans' hearts....

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