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FAA seeks to quell the chaos at Newark Airport
FAA seeks to quell the chaos at Newark Airport
Helena Carlson, Staff Writer • June 3, 2025

Students dreaming of exotic summer vacations might want to reconsider a staycation in their backyard paddling pool. But as chaos hit Newark Liberty Airport, where constant...

Despite shortage, MHS aims to fill critical STEM positions
Despite shortage, MHS aims to fill critical STEM positions
Neel Ved, Staff Writer • May 28, 2025

Over the last two academic years, Montclair High School has faced the continued impact of the national teacher shortage. The area that has been impacted the most is STEM-related...

The crowd began to gather on Church Street at around 3 p.m. with posters and hand-held signs.
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. ...

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Gatsby Still Glows: A Century of Longing and Illusion
MHS Dance Company “Reaches” for the Stars
‘Tis the Season: The Stress Surrounding College Applications
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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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Sen. Booker filibusters, saying “Hands Off!” on our behalf
We are all struggling to cope with the rising mental health issues in schools
Influencers Reel from TikTok Ban Effects
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Idris Carter
Idris Carter
Staff Writer

Idris is a freshman who loves to listen to music .He likes to hang out with friends and likes to watch How I Met Your Mother. Other than that he plays sports and plays video games  and he plays lacrosse....

Frankie is currently a junior at Montclair High School. When she's not writing, she loves to travel, listen to music, spend time with friends, and bake. Frankie plays for the Montclair High School's field...

Trinity Williamson
Trinity Williamson
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Trinity Williamson is a senior who enjoys listening to crime podcasts, writing long-form opinion-editorials, and thrifting/making cool clothes. Trinity is a musician at Juilliard Pre-College and an aspiring...

Jake Parker
Jake Parker
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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...

Ronan Vanco
Ronan Vanco
Staff Writer

Ronan is a sophomore at Montclair High School who enjoys writing about sports and film. He plays soccer and volleyball and is a member of the bowling team. This is his first year writing for the Mountaineer.