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To celebrate the upcoming Valentine’s Day, I bought a teddy bear and artificial flowers for my mom.
Being the Rainbow in Someone’s Cloud
February 4, 2025
A Clayborne Carson book bought from Barnes & Noble: "The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr." This was taken in room 415 of Gateway Regional High School
The History Behind Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 4, 2025
A pretty snapshot of my dining room Christmas tree, with a festive gift and the gift-giving topic.
Holiday Gift-Giving Traditions
January 4, 2025
The cast of Alice In Wonderland excitedly bows as they conclude the second night of their show
Gateway’s Fall Production: Alice in Wonderland
November 24, 2024
What better way than to represent the outcome of this recent election than with the American flag itself?
2024 Election Results
November 24, 2024
A rack of newspapers at a store
Conflicts in Democratic Republic of the Congo
February 9, 2025
A groundhog in a field of clovers CC image attribution-sharealike 4.0 international https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Juvenile_Groundhog_in_a_Field_of_Clover.jpg
History and Results of Groundhog Day
February 4, 2025
Mrs Evans and Mrs Genzano having fun delivering the last set of donations
Another Successful Food Drive!
January 4, 2025
All the former students that went to Gateway, and came back to present their careers
Gateway’s 13th Annual Career Day
January 4, 2025
A picture of the all 100+ students, family, teachers, and chaperones that attended the trip
SkillsUSA New York Trip
January 4, 2025
A photo of Charleigh Adams
College Essay Spotlight: Charleigh Adams
February 9, 2025
Collage of Allison performing as Alice in Wonderland (L) and posing for a tennis picture (R)
Recognizing Golden Gator, Allison Eckstein
February 9, 2025
Jack Patrick stands overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.
Jack Patrick’s College Essay
January 4, 2025
Oliver stands in the 300 wing hallway.
Featured Gator: Oliver Crumrine
October 20, 2024
Freshmen experiencing one of their first high school classes
Dear, Freshmen
September 15, 2024
A beautiful shot of my home's living room mantle, all decked out for V Day.
Valentine’s Day: Lovely or Lousy?
February 9, 2025
President Joe Biden's official Presidential Picture
Why Joe Biden was Better Than you Remember
February 9, 2025
A picture of me closing the doors of Rocket Fizz for the final time after the store closed.
In Pursuit of Part-Time Work
January 5, 2025
Watching Hiemler History to study for APUSH
The Necessity of Study Resources
January 4, 2025
Thanksgiving dinner set on a table (Free use photo from Pixabay)
A Not so Festive Feast
November 24, 2024
Skibidi toilet toys
A Very “Skibidi” Review
November 24, 2024
via FMT 20th Century Fox CC4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Holiday Movie Ranking
November 24, 2024
Wawas' iced pumpkin latte; it might look like the best, but it was 90% ice.
From Appalling to Appealing: I Tried Four Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Ranked Them
October 20, 2024
All images "fair use" film stills
31 Movies for 31 Days of October
September 15, 2024
"Woman reading at the beach and a dog" Wikimedia Commons https://www.flickr.com/photos/31195974@N05/4666840431/
Summer Reading Recommendations
June 9, 2024
Ocean Pollution Today
Ocean Pollution Today
January 7, 2024
A winter scene filled with festive houses in a snowy climate
A Deep Dive Into the Winter Holidays
December 10, 2023
Original Canva Creation by Hazel Foster, who wants readers to contrast what they expect with what they don't know about the holiday
On the Origins of Thanksgiving
November 5, 2023
Image by wirestock on Freepik
Landback
November 5, 2023
The Origin of Halloween
The Origin of Halloween
October 31, 2023
“boy running like ninja on grass during daytime” / The subject in this photo's "Y" shape reflects the question "why" regarding current gym policy and the pitch of Yes to jeans in PE class for leisure activity options
In Defense of Denim: The Case for Jeans in PE Class
March 10, 2024
Yuliia Bukovska / Istock Getty Images
The State of Israel and Palestine
November 5, 2023
Graphic Depicting Super Bowl LIX Matchup
FLY EAGLES FLY!!!
February 10, 2025
Swimmers listening to what the coaches have to say
Gateway & Woodbury Swim Team
February 4, 2025
College Football Playoff Logo
College Football Playoff
January 4, 2025
The 2018 Gators proudly host up the Gateway-Woodbury Trophy after winning 41-6
Thanksgiving High School Football
November 24, 2024
Mrs. McAnally talking to the second doubles
The New Head Coach of the Girls Tennis Team
October 20, 2024
The Quran, Islam’s Holy book.
What is Ramadan?
February 9, 2025
Picture of "davemadson" from davemadson entertainment inc. Wiki
Who is “Davemadson”?
February 9, 2025
Classic Valentine's Day heart shaped confections
All The Single Ladies
February 9, 2025
Made in Canva
Sticking With Our Resolutions
January 4, 2025
Fireworks from the Philly waterfront firework show
How Different Cultures Celebrate the New Year!
January 4, 2025
Chomp Chat Ep. 2: Busy Month!
February 9, 2025
Source: Echo Project, Interea, echoproject.itch.io/interea
Adastra:
February 9, 2025
Chomp Chat ep. 1 – Welcome Back
January 4, 2025
Gateway students and staff worked hard to decorate for the reindeer games!
Reindeer Games
January 4, 2025
Digital artwork of Zander's interpretations of the three Sprunki characters Pinki (left), Simon (middle), and Gray (right).
How Sprunki Impacted the Internet
January 4, 2025
A personal selfie - living with chronic disease isn't easy, but it won't stop me.
Pain / No Comfort
February 9, 2025
Water Moon
Water Moon
January 4, 2025
Emily Grassi on the side lines during the freshmen vs. sophomores
Photos from the Swamp
November 24, 2024
An eerie presence radiates from this shrub. Best not to think about it too hard...
Rattle
October 20, 2024
Original creation by Ace Smith
Change, Grow, Adapt: We Humans
May 19, 2024
Mr. Kelly stands proud after being recognized as Professional of the Year
Recognizing Mr. Kelly
February 9, 2025
One of the many things Mrs. Genzano does is coach the cheer team! Mrs. Genzano is featured on the right next to her best friend and colleague, Mrs. Evans on the left.
Mrs. Genzano
January 4, 2025
Mr. Al-Habshi pointing at something in the distance
Meet Mr. Al-Habshi
November 24, 2024
Mrs Broadbelt posing in front of Room 308.
Celebrating World Teachers’ Day
October 20, 2024
A picture of Monsieur Jevtitch in his classroom!
Say “Bonjour” to Monsieur Jevtitch!
March 10, 2024

The Chomp

The Student News Site of Gateway Regional High School

The Chomp

The Student News Site of Gateway Regional High School
Benjamin Bittner

Benjamin Bittner, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Benjamin Bittner, I am a senior at Gateway, and I enjoy writing mainly poetry and short stories. I am open to any sort of writing and wish to pursue my dream as a writer providing relaxing, calming poems and stories to ease the minds of those who struggle. My outside hobbies are fishing and volunteering with the VFW. I also like watching sports, typically football.
All content by Benjamin Bittner
Eager students listening to Ben and Andrew give their presentation!

The VFW Visits Parkview

A Memorial Day Presentation
Benjamin Bittner, Staff Writer
June 9, 2024

On May 23rd, 2024, Gateway Regional High School students and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5579 members Benjamin Bittner, and Andrew Archer paid a visit to Parkview Elementary School to discuss...

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“I was driving to Gateway and hadn’t expected any of it.”

The Driving Age Controversy

Is experience or maturity more important?
Benjamin Bittner, Staff Writer
June 9, 2024

Rarely do people leave their house expecting to be involved in a potentially life-changing event like a car crash. However in 2010, according to the New Jersey Division of Highway and Traffic Safety, young...

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Senior group photo on April 25th, 2024 at Disney's All Star Resort

Senior Trip Recap

A highlight of the trip everyone was waiting for!
Benjamin Bittner, Staff Writer
May 19, 2024

Every year at Gateway Regional High School seniors have an option to provide funds to attend the senior trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The trip for the class of 2024 started on April 22nd and...

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Benefit from Spreading Kindness to Veterans!

Benefit from Spreading Kindness to Veterans!

Veteran of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW)
Benjamin Bittner, Staff Writer
April 13, 2024

The Spanish-American War was a Cuban conflict which lasted from April 12, 1898 - December 10th, 1898. It was a smaller war, to what had been the catalyst of the creation of the Veteran of Foreign Wars...

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The 2024-2025 FAFSA website that's causing so many angst until SAIs are released to families and schools

The 2024 FAFSA Frenzy

How the delays are impacting students, parents, and educators
Benjamin Bittner, Staff Writer
March 10, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form completed by high school seniors to determine students’ eligibility for financial aid. The FAFSA is considered the key for accessing grants,...

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It's a new year, so let's get involved; Raw Pixel CC0 via Wikipedia Commons

January at the Swamp

What's to come?
Benjamin Bittner, Staff Writer
January 7, 2024

Happy New Year to all students and members of the Gateway community! With the new year kicking off, in January we are introduced to a plethora of events here at Gateway, including club meetings, sports...

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