Alex Noble

Mr. Abed

The Classic Gateway Character

Jackson Harker and Alex Noble
May 30, 2026

In room 310, one of Gateway's most recognizable faces resides. Whether you've seen him chatting in the 300 wing before morning meeting, working out in the gym, or even his face stickered on random objects,...

Packing Up and Going Home

A farewell

Alex Noble, Staff Writer
May 30, 2026

Dear readers, I was recently reminded that my tenure in The Chomp ends on June 23. Graduation. Over the last three years, I've been a very occasional writer for The Chomp. In total, I've written eight...

Senior

The AP Exam Scam

What are you paying this November?

Alex Noble, Staff Writer
October 26, 2025

I'm broke. After being coerced by an administrator to take the AP Precalculus exam in my sophomore year, my annual September through October activities have included complaining...

My Hyperbolic Ban From the Library

In Pursuit of Big Cheese

Alex Noble, Staff Writer
June 7, 2025

*Note from the editors: All opinions expressed in the following piece are those belonging to the writer and not those necessarily shared by the publication or held by GRHS. On April 14, 2025, I...

Featured Gator: Oliver Crumrine

A Local Straight-A Enterprise, Wi-Fi Technogenius, Running, Instrumentalist

Alex Noble and Justin Paredes
October 20, 2024

Each month one lucky Gator is recognized for their contributions to Gateway. In some cases, it results in a certain line of laser-engraved coasters but this month's Featured Gator is one who has truly...

For the Love of MLA, Stop Using EasyBib

Citations without the Fluff

Alex Noble, Staff Writer
May 20, 2024

EasyBib and Citation Machine and all the others, like Chegg, are junk regularly promoted by teachers. They are shoved full of ads and trackers and promote their paid plans at every turn. I mean, I personally...

Tech Ed and Edtech

Alex Noble, Staff Writer
May 14, 2024

A student trying to make a bathroom pass at GRHS with e-hallpass

In Defense of Denim: The Case for Jeans in PE Class

"Maybe It's Time For Change"

Oliver Crumrine, Desmond McCue, and Alex Noble
March 10, 2024

Over the past two years, Gateway Regional High School students have wondered why they receive 80s for their daily participation grade, a C. The answer, surprisingly, is because they have worn jeans. Students...

The (South) New Jersey Transit Experience

Where it is & Where it Should Go

Alex Noble, Staff Writer
January 7, 2024

Public transportation in suburban South Jersey presents a unique set of experiences and challenges. Despite the promise of timely services, the reality often falls short, with frequent delays and irregular...

The Ills or Merits of Online Latin:

A Debate

Laurel Rose Barrett and Alex Noble
December 10, 2023

Staff writer, Alex Noble, and Editor-in-Chief, Laurel Barrett, debate the ills and merits of the online Latin program, Educere, that students are using until Mrs. Cross returns. Alex writes about student...