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Defending Democracy in Montclair
Livia Ruth, Staff Writer • March 19, 2025

With the recent election of President Trump, the political situation in the United States has caused upheaval in the federal government, global outreach and local communities. ...

Is quantum computing the future?
Is quantum computing the future?
Davion Harris Jr., Staff Writer • February 28, 2025

Quantum computers are made to solve mathematical problems and compute much faster than classical computers can.  Willow [the new Google quantum chip] is a quantum computer...

Social media usage at record high as schools contemplate harsher measures
Social media usage at record high as schools contemplate harsher measures
Kwesi A. Moultrie, Staff Writer • February 22, 2025

Social media has become an ever increasing part of our lives. According to Statista, a digital database for statistics, 63.7% of people use social media worldwide, and 70%...

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MHS Dance Company “Reaches” for the Stars
‘Tis the Season: The Stress Surrounding College Applications
Our staff’s favorite holiday movies: join the newsroom for a cup of cocoa
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Montclair High School boosts engagement with phone policy
Negative Bliss: How APUSH teacher Jonathan Meyer keeps all his passions alive 
A Week in New Orleans
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We are all struggling to cope with the rising mental health issues in schools
Influencers Reel from TikTok Ban Effects
This Year’s MVP Race is Closer Than You Think
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Zoe Bevilacqua
Zoe Bevilacqua
Staff Writer

Zoë Bevilacqua is a freshman who enjoys writing, traveling, watching movies and listening to music. In her free time, you can find her playing on the soccer field or reading a good book. This is her first...

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Carl Scheckel
Staff Writer

Hey, I'm Carl! I'm a senior who loves writing, running, hiking, listening to whatever new music I can find, and baking! I'm an officer for the creative writing club, and will hopefully be a witness for...

Jake Parker
Jake Parker
Photographer/Staff Writer

Jake Parker is currently a senior at MHS. Initially a photographer only, he now writes features along with taking the photos for them. When he's not in the Mountaineer, he's probably listening to some...

Casey Blau
Casey Blau
Staff Writer

Casey is a junior at MHS who enjoys drawing, playing baseball, and watching movies.

Helena Carlson
Helena Carlson
Staff Writer

Helena Carlson is a sophomore at Montclair High School, who enjoys going to the beach, writing, hiking, and playing soccer. She loves her two dogs and spending time with family and friends. She is excited...