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The Student News Site of Gateway Regional High School
Abria Joshua posing in front of a window at her senior prom
Farewell from the Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2026
Alec Burleson loads his swing at Busch Stadium, St. Louis
MLB Opening Day Recap
March 28, 2026
A student (Lincoln Campagna) on his cellphone during a class—something which he will be unable to do next year
The Statewide Phone Ban in NJ
February 28, 2026
One of the displays of jellyfish at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden
Fun Activities over Winter Break!
January 24, 2026
Jackson Smith, Spencer Barrett, Ava Hopkins, and Kayla Clancy vowing "all for one and one for all"
Gateway’s Fall Play: The Three Musketeers
November 23, 2025
Group photo of the percussion ensemble and the directors
Indoor Program Success in the 2025-2026 Season
May 30, 2026
A student's (Lincoln Campagna) Gateway-issued Chromebook
Does a Student’s Free Speech Stop at the Schoolhouse Gates?
March 28, 2026
The Certamen program received from the opening ceremony-- inside this was the brackets, the campus information, and the rules of the event!
Gators Show Off at NJ-JCL Certamen
March 28, 2026
Aminah Farooqi, Sophia Belizario, Pierce Kaeferle, Golam Khan, Milton Ruiz, Lawrence Robbins, Mia Wenglicki, Shane Fernandez at Essex County School of Technology
SkillsUSA High School Competitions of 2026
March 28, 2026
The high school winners from L to R: Holly Harkanson, Maleah Caldwel, Devante Cabrera, Jackson Smith
Gateway Celebrates Read Across America
March 3, 2026
Laurel Barrett and Kalise Miller, Co-Chiefs, at the Top Five Awards Dinner
Co-Chiefs Signing Off
June 7, 2025
Abria Joshua posing with the Eckerd College sign during her visit there
Abria Joshua’s College Essay
May 30, 2026
Canva's Magic Studio depiction of Kira's story
Kira Glass’ College Essay
January 24, 2026
Andrea taking a picture in front of the Boston University sign when she went on a campus tour.
Andrea Mistichelli’s College Essay
June 7, 2025
5 year old Kalise after winning her very first title, Tiny Miss Gateway Regional.
Kalise Miller’s College Essay
April 27, 2025
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
March 15, 2025
An image of a book (The Secret History by Donna Tartt) halfway open
No One Knows How To Read
May 30, 2026
A really cool collection of CDs that are fun to listen to.
On Coping with the NJ Phone Ban
May 30, 2026
Canva Image
The Death Penalty
May 30, 2026
I met this friend at the NJ-JCL Convention which was at Gateway this year
Packing Up and Going Home
May 30, 2026
A Photoshop image depicting pro-GSU graffiti stenciled onto a white wall.
Our School, Our Voice.
March 28, 2026
The sign you see as you walk into the theatre
MJ the Musical Review
May 30, 2026
Mean Girls photo setup!
Gateway’s Spring Musical: Mean Girls
March 28, 2026
Album cover for The Mountain
The Mountain: Gorillaz Look into Life, Death, and Rebirth
March 28, 2026
Licensing: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Valentine’s Movie Time
February 28, 2026
LaLa Land (2016) All Rights Reserved Flickr La La Land | Wolf Gang | Flickr https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/#ref-appropriate-credit
Anti-Valentine Movie Analysis and Review
February 28, 2026
A Photoshop image depicting pro-GSU graffiti stenciled onto a white wall.
Our School, Our Voice.
March 28, 2026
Yellow orchids signify friendship and joy, which I find very symbolic for an article that later talks about two spectrums that often include platonic dynamics. Let's ignore how they're dry, they're not my responsibility!
Romance is Not For Everyone
February 28, 2026
New Year's Fireworks Display
America’s New Year’s Resolutions
January 24, 2026
An Illustration of a Brain
AI’s Effect on Critical Thinking
January 24, 2026
Ocean Pollution Today
Ocean Pollution Today
January 7, 2024
“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
Pre-game ceremony before the 2013 WBC Championship Game at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California
2026 World Baseball Classic Preview
February 28, 2026
Jalen Hurts gives a hand-off to Boston Scott against the Washington Commanders
Eagles End of Year Recap
January 24, 2026
The Eagles offense celebrates a touchdown. Of note are Jalen Hurts (#1) A.J. Brown (#11) Dallas Goedert (#88)
Why Isn’t the Eagles’ Offense Working?
November 23, 2025
Terry Rozier in the 2017 playoffs image credits to wikimedia
Illegal Sports Betting Indictment
October 26, 2025
The Mastery offense (left) lines up against the Gateway defense (right) in preparation for the snap
Gators Win Big on Homecoming Night!
October 26, 2025
Gators Branching Off
Gators Branching Off
May 30, 2026
A line-up of some of the most popular energy drinks
Have energy drinks become a part of school culture?
May 30, 2026
Saturated photo of a ceiling light, made to look like dream-ish.
Dreams
May 30, 2026
One way I've replaced my phone is by bringing my AP Lit book to read while I wait to pick up my siblings!
How Much Should We be on our Phones?
March 28, 2026
I made a crochet lily as a Valentines Day gift for myself
The Benefits of Fiber Arts
February 28, 2026
Licensing: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Valentine’s Movie Time
February 28, 2026
LaLa Land (2016) All Rights Reserved Flickr La La Land | Wolf Gang | Flickr https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/#ref-appropriate-credit
Anti-Valentine Movie Analysis and Review
February 28, 2026
The playbills from Suffs the Musical
Suffs: A Musical on Feminism
January 24, 2026
Wicked: For Good
Wicked: For Good
November 23, 2025
My bookcase at home
Book Recommendations
September 13, 2025
In a lot of elementary schools, they had these "buddy benches" that were designed to help children who felt left out find someone to play with. But, much like this Gateway bench, it's a useless system.
The Struggles of Having No Friends
May 30, 2026
My family standing outside the court house after adopting my youngest sibling, Ba'kari, from foster care
Foster Care
May 30, 2026
A picture of TV static
static.
May 30, 2026
Aquamarina, in Acrylic by Ace Smith , Gateway Regional High School sophomore, March 2026
“Aquamariana,” Acrylic Paints
March 28, 2026
Image created on Canva
note to a stranger
March 28, 2026
A photo of Mr. Abed taken while substituting a chomp class.
Mr. Abed
May 30, 2026
Canva image
Professional of the Year – Mr. Reim!
March 28, 2026
Ms. Desmond in her classroom getting ready before school
Ms. Desmond, Gateway’s 2025 Teacher of the Year
January 24, 2026
Mr. Helmbold
Mr. Helmbold
October 26, 2025
Mr. Kelly stands proud after being recognized as Professional of the Year
Recognizing Mr. Kelly
February 9, 2025

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