The Bulldog's Bark

Kai Englert is an embodiment of resilience. Whether he is running for the cross country and track teams, or pursuing his various academic and musical interests, he is intent on achieving his goals. With this being said, he doesn’t think that reaching your goals immediately is an absolute necessity since failure is important in “allowing you to take what you’ve learned and to keep moving forward.” Among Kai’s many strengths is his active participation in the school community.

To fly is to be free And the sun will shine upon my face As the wind carries me away from my cage I don’t care about my limits For I am free And to be free Is to discover When you have gone Too far Have I gone too far? I am an angel With wings of light To raise me up to heaven As the warmth of eternal fire Sets ablaze my soul I reach for the stars And hold them in my hand Just for a moment Amongst them  As a shining beacon Brighter than the North Star For freedom is to shine

Background On March 24th of 2026, the popular manga series Chainsaw Man  by Tatsuki Fujimoto ended with 232 chapters. The story follows 16-year-old Denji, a broke orphan who kills devils alongside his best friend, the chainsaw devil Pochita. He does this to pay off the debt to the yakuza his late father left behind. When he’s betrayed and murdered by the yakuza he’s working for, Pochita gives him his devil heart, allowing him to be reborn as Chainsaw Man. To avoid being hunt

You have no idea  The things I’d do to leave your shadow I am a moth drawn to your flame The Tristan to my Isolde, we  Complete each other I am no lover girl, naive and bound with hope For certain fate cannot deny us any longer Watching you is ecstasy, and leaving is withdrawal I know your parents, friends, brothers, and cousins As well as family  Everything you like I adore  I can finish all your jokes before the punchline For now I am unnoticed, An extra in the big budget s

It’s 11:47 PM. My room is still, with the exception of the faint hum of the charger plugged into the wall. My phone illuminates the room in a soft blue hue. I’ve spent countless hours online today -  replying to messages, scrolling through updates, watching videos that dissolve into one another. I’ve connected with dozens of people without speaking once. And somehow, I still feel alone while doing so. This paradox is what defines something essential about our generation. We

Sofia D’Agnes shines both onstage and off. For most people, it would be overwhelming to take on the weight of being a competitive dancer, a dependable volunteer, and senior class president. Sofia, however, makes it look easy. Her ability to wear so many hats amazes both her friends and teachers, as her close friend Mallory Giegerich remarks, “ Sofia is a hardworking person who stays loyal to her friends and has everyone’s best interest at heart!” She is a perfect example of a

Shrek the Musical, based on the beloved movie, follows the story of a grumpy ogre who wants to be left alone in his swamp when it is overrun by cast-out fairytale creatures. Striking a deal with the small but mighty Lord Farquaad, he is led to embark on an adventure with a talking donkey to rescue Princess Fiona from a fearsome dragon, discovering his true values along the way.         The cast features a wide array of talented performers and familiar faces among the Footligh

Mental health plays a vital role in students’ learning, behavior, and overall well-being. Schools are key environments for supporting student mental health, and at Metuchen High School, it is continuously supported through its staff, including Ms. Donatelli, whose role as a school psychologist has helped support students’ mental, emotional, and social development. Her work helps students succeed both academically and personally, earning her the title of Metuchen High School’s

For many students, the subject of math can feel intimidating. For Mrs. Caponigro, better known as Mrs. Cap, helping students feel confident and comfortable with math is exactly what inspires her every day. This dedication has earned her the honor of Metuchen High School’s Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Cap began teaching at Metuchen High School in 2023 and currently teaches various levels of Algebra and Geometry. She also serves as the advisor for both Freshman Student Council as