The Bulldog's Bark

The crunch of leaves beneath my shoes. The smell of the leaves, both just fallen and ones that have weathered the ground for the past week. The pent-up mix of excitement and a small bit of anxiety from all the children hangs in the air. It all comes together in the smell of Halloween. The smell of candy in the air, leaves on the ground and children running, laughing and screaming all around you.  I can feel my palms pressing into the concrete of the curb, the little pebbles l

By far, the most famous N.J. urban legend is that of the elusive “Jersey Devil”. It’s so iconic that the creature serves as both the mascot and namesake of our professional hockey team. The most popular version of the story goes like this: in 1735, a woman named Mrs. Leeds got pregnant for the 13th time. The Leeds’  were burdened with poverty, as Mr. Leeds was an irresponsible alcoholic and they had 12 additional mouths to feed. So on one fateful night she cried, “Let the chi

The Lucille Ball Pond, located on the border between Metuchen and Edison, has been a beloved landmark for locals of both towns for decades. Formed over 20,000 years ago during the Ice Age, the glacial kettle pond has become a defining feature of the region, ultimately flowing into the Dismal Swamp and the Raritan River. Local legend says the pond was named after Lucille Ball, who reportedly considered residing in the old stone house on the property during her time performing

What is the play about? The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, is a play written covering the Salem Witch Trials as an allegory for anti-communist hysteria. This story is a convoluted one of accused witchcraft, drama, and history. It features many familiar faces from the Footlighter’s previous shows, but they deliver performances never seen before. Come on out on November 14th and November 15th to see this talented cast perform the timeless show that is The Crucible.  Inter

Kathryn Morano is a senior to look out for in the future. A passionate softball player, Kathryn’s dedication and hard work has paid off, allowing her to reach some pretty remarkable achievements. In fact, according to one of her closest friends, Lucie, “Kathryn is such a hard worker and has earned everything she has achieved,” proving her amazing capabilities and certainly bright future. She is not just an accomplished softball player, as she has spent a significant amount of

It is unlikely that you will come across a friendlier face at MHS than Aidan Bernstein-Lundy. During his 4 years here, Aidan’s bright personality and enthusiasm for learning have charmed his peers and teachers. He is known as a great friend and conversationalist, able to lighten any situation. Impressively, Aidan is able to make a meaningful impact in his extracurriculars and balance schoolwork. He does this whilst keeping a cheerful attitude. As those who know him well can a

Chances are either you or somebody you know has suffered from a concussion. Concussions in high school sports have always been an issue and now with increased attention students are being educated about the effects of being concussed. Predictively, according to the CDC, tackle football has the highest rate of concussions among high school athletes. Other contact sports such as lacrosse, ice hockey, and wrestling have the highest concussion rates among boys. What might be surp

Issue 1: La Rosa In the town of Metuchen, there are so many amazing restaurants with all different kinds of cuisines. Although, it seems like there are more pizza places than anything else in town. There is La Rosa, Joey D’s, L and L, Che Pizza, and more.They are well known throughout town, and when you ask anyone in Metuchen where to find the best slice of pizza, the responses are almost always different. I am going to take action and rate all of the pizza places in town my

In the Atlantic Corridor, where Metuchen (along with general NJ) is located, November is typically known for experiencing a significant drop in temperatures, with average readings showing low 40s and high to mid-30s. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, rain, sunshine, and especially cold weather will prevail this coming November. The almanac also states that there is a chance of snow in the upper northern regions. However, a resident of Metuchen should expect to see rain a