Op-Ed

by Mia Barghout June 2026 As we look outside our windows when escaping the winter months and get to see the vibrantly colored butterflies and the bright blue winged birds chirping to one another, it gives us a sense of peace in knowing the beauty of our nature is returning along with the sun. But what if when we looked out of our windows there was no life in our backyards? What if we never got to listen to the singing of birds as we began our mornings? What if the

By: Talia Brookhim Before Former Governor Phil Murphy finished his term, on January 8th, his administration signed a bell-to-bell cell phone ban, set to take effect in New Jersey public schools during the 2026-27 school year for grades K–12. The focus of this law is to reduce phone distractions during students’ learning, allowing them to be more focused and engaged, while also improving face-to-face social interactions and students’ mental health. Under this law, the use of

By: London Peterson Millburn High School is known for many things: state-recognized academics, award-winning extracurriculars, and a student body that strives for excellence. With that reputation comes something we all feel daily: competition. From experience, it’s clear how motivated students are to succeed, and it is normalized that among the student body, over majority of MHS students have the PowerSchool app downloaded on their phones or at easy access. PowerSchool is the