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The Student News Site of Gateway Regional High School
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
2023-24 Color Guard and Percussion at Eastern Regional High School for Regionals, sporting gold medals.
Performance, Practice, and Programs: Gateway’s Indoor Color Guard and Percussion
November 24, 2024
A variety of Gateway students from the senior excited for a fun afternoon of challenge and athleticism and thrilled about their win!
Powder Puff 2024
October 28, 2024
The football team gathered for a talk after the win.
Homecoming week is here!
October 20, 2024
Students organizing food at a previous food drive
Annual Student Council Food Drive
November 24, 2024
A sign surrounded by papel picado, a special paper used to decorate for celebrations in Mexico such as Día de los Muertos.
Feliz Día de los Muertos!
November 24, 2024
Early Voting and Voting in New Jersey
Early Voting and Voting in New Jersey
November 4, 2024
A variety of Gateway students from the senior excited for a fun afternoon of challenge and athleticism and thrilled about their win!
Powder Puff 2024
October 28, 2024
A mini crime scene made in the True Crime class.
True Crime Class
October 20, 2024
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
Photo of and from Mr. Kennedy
History with Mr. Kennedy
March 10, 2024
Charleigh Morrison poses with friends at the Wenonah train station before Homecoming 2023
Featured Gator: Charleigh Morrison
February 11, 2024
An image of a smiling Mrs. Morda in front of some trees and sunshine!
Gator of the Month: Mrs. Morda
January 7, 2024
Thanksgiving dinner set on a table (Free use photo from Pixabay)
A Not so Festive Feast
November 24, 2024
via FMT 20th Century Fox CC4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Holiday Movie Ranking
November 24, 2024
Zander (me) holding a large bottle of yellow acrylic paint.
Paint All Out
November 24, 2024
An art piece that sold for $100K was recreated in less than 2 minutes
In Defense of Modern Art
October 20, 2024
Some of Gateway's cross country members working in bad weather
The True Brutality of Cross Country
October 20, 2024
Skibidi toilet toys
A Very “Skibidi” Review
November 24, 2024
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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
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
Some of Gateway's cross country members working in bad weather
The True Brutality of Cross Country
October 20, 2024
DJ Bink returns a punt for a touchdown against Wildwood
The Gateway Football Team’s Continuing Comeback
September 15, 2024
The home baseball field of the Birmingham-Southern Panthers
Birmingham Southern College Closes, But It’s Baseball Team Plays On
June 9, 2024
My signature allergy-friendly baked vegetable tray that me and my family continously enjoy
Thanksgiving Survival Guide
November 24, 2024
Spooky Halloween Maze
Halloween Costumes 2024
October 20, 2024
AP Calculus work and a planner ready to be filled
Tips for a Successful New School Year!
September 15, 2024
Example of study habits at work
How to Organize the Perfect Schedule
September 15, 2024
A collection of study pics from throughout the year that can be attributed to the success of my summer work
AP Summer Work Tips and Tricks
June 9, 2024
What are Gateway Teachers and Students Thankful For?
November 24, 2024
The new cover photo for Chomp Chat. Our intro is an audio file explaining what the podcast will be about, and future episodes will be linked to The Chomp's Youtube channel. Stay tuned for more information once I create Episode 1.
Intro to Chomp Chat Podcast
November 24, 2024
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Deeper Meanings: Alice in Wonderland?
November 24, 2024
An image from Gateway's musical production of Peter Pan 2022
Gateway’s Musical Theater Class!
October 20, 2024
A view of the bustling Boston
Summer Adventure: Boston, MA
September 15, 2024
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
Cherry Bloom
Cherry Bloom
April 13, 2024
Amor Vincit
Amor Vincit
February 11, 2024
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
Mrs. Ashlee Payne chillin' down the shore flexing her fun personality through a contagious smile!
AP World History: Payne Expands Gateway Student Horizons
February 11, 2024
Mrs. Cross wearing her Varsity Latin hoodie in her Latin-decorated classroom!
Welcome Back Mrs. Cross!
January 7, 2024

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The Student News Site of Gateway Regional High School

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The Student News Site of Gateway Regional High School
Allison Eckstein

Allison Eckstein, Staff Writer

I’m Allison, and I am a junior at Gateway. I’m passionate about all things artsy, and I know how to play the guitar. I am also a member of the Gateway Theater Department. When I’m not being a theater nerd, I’m on the tennis court.

All content by Allison Eckstein
1898 Museum of New Zealand https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/ Creative Commons Public Domain Universal 1.0 https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

Deeper Meanings: Alice in Wonderland?

Alice's story: from a spoken tale to a timeless classic
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...

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A nighttime skyline of the city of Philadelphia captured by the writer

Come for Philadelphia, Stay for Philly

What makes Philly great!
Allison Eckstein, Staff Writer
February 11, 2024

"It’s a clash of cultures and traditions, and people of all backgrounds are brought together by their differences. It defines you," ~ a random Uber driver. This is a quote from a taxi that drove me...

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Rick Riordan signing a copy of one of his books at BookExpo America 2018 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International; 31 May 2018, 12:34:45

Percy Jackson Shines a Light on Dyslexia and ADHD 

A Book-to-TV Adaptation Analysis
Allison Eckstein, Staff Writer
January 7, 2024

There's a story of a boy, who at a young age discovered he had magical powers and a choice destined to decide the fate of the world. Now this opening might sound familiar, is it Harry Potter? Percy Jackson?...

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Mushrooms, The Friendly Fungi

Mushrooms, The Friendly Fungi

What is a Mushroom Hunter?
Allison Eckstein, Staff Writer
November 4, 2023

A mushroom walks into a bar, he asks if he can sit next to a guy, but the guy says no. The mushroom then says, “Why? I’m a fungi!”  Since mushrooms certainly can’t talk, though it would make...

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Canva created by Allison and Melissa Eckstein after interviewing current and former students of Gateway Regional High School; Photo taken by GRHS librarian, Kathleen Bially.

In Memory of Jamie O’Neill

Current Gateway Students and Alumni Share Memories of Beloved Art Teacher
Allison Eckstein, Ms. O'Neill's Students, and Laurel Rose Barrett
September 9, 2023

Last week, the Gateway community lost a beloved Art teacher, Ms. Jamie O'Neill. Gateway to Careers' Melissa Eckstein enlisted the help of both former and current students to collect tributes to her legacy....

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Gateway Girls' Tennis

Gateway Girls’ Tennis

Beginning-of-Season Update
Allison Eckstein, Staff Writer
September 9, 2023

Williams is renowned as one of the best women's tennis players in history, and she had to work for that title, just like the Gateway Girls’ Tennis Team.  Marc Dickson and Keith Abed have been...

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