Members of the NBTHS Mass & Social Media class recently launched a new programming initiative in which they feature independent artists from the school community performing original music, and revealing their personal histories with the art form. The first episode of NBTHS Classroom Concerts - produced by seniors Alexander Alzate, Josh Goldenfarb, and Jordan Veniszee - focuses on senior guitarist, band leader, and singer-songwriter Daniel Wheeler, who performed a new song ti

Mr. Billy Ballard is a physical education teacher at North Brunswick Township High School, but during his high school years, he was a Division I baseball prospect. However, plans don’t always end up how we imagine them to be. When Mr. Ballard’s appendix ruptured, he not only lost the opportunity of a lifetime at the NCAA level, but he also lost a lot of motivation to find a new path. In the first episode of the Mass Podcast, our hosts seniors Peter Kassouf, Hari Selvaraj, Ma

JORDAN VENISZEE, Contributing Writer Scott Cohen never expected theater to change his life. What started as a suggestion from a choir teacher turned into something much bigger. Today, Cohen is the president of The Alchemist, the school’s student theater group, and he says it has helped him find a place where he truly belongs. Cohen first discovered The Alchemist during his freshman year. He went to see their winter show. After the show, his choir teacher, who was also the m

ALEXA VALLE, Contributing Writer At North Brunswick Township High School, the AVID program helps students prepare for college and life after high school. AVID is a four-year college and career readiness program that supports students with academic growth and personal development. The goal of AVID is to help students gain the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to plan their future. Ms. Dina Fleming, a former English teacher and the AVID advisor, explained that AVID “h

DANIEL GRAY, Contributing Writer I interviewed the principal, Mr. Kneller. I was curious about what had inspired him to work as a principal at this school. I found out a lot of information including why he wanted to work here, what the most difficult part of his job is, and what his previous goals were. The conversation started with him saying, “After high school, I did not think I was going to be a teacher. I initially majored in communications. I thought I wanted to go in

SAANVI LAMBA, Editor-in-Chief Walk into a college football stadium on a Saturday, and it’s difficult to ignore how huge your surroundings feel. The stands are packed, cameras are everywhere, and the game is broadcast to millions. There’s merch being sold, ads on repeat, and money flowing in from many directions. College sports may look like school spirit on the surface, but beneath the surface, they operate like a major business. Once you review the numbers, this idea becom

DANIEL GRAY, Contributing Writer Nickolas Bogert (9) is the winner of the 2026 Hackathon here at North Brunswick Township High School. He created the game “Five Smashes at Freddy’s.” He is also a game developer working on his own game outside of school. He is putting in his own money and self-funding this project. He said, “I’d always see my dad when I was a little kid. He would do stuff, and it looked interesting.” According to Nickolas Bogert, “I actually started when I w

SAANVI LAMBA, Editor-in-Chief Black Friday and Cyber Monday are typically all about shopping, but in 2025 they have also become major days for sports betting promotions. While some shoppers rushed to buy clothes, electronics, and holiday gifts, big gambling apps like DraftKings, FanDuel, and Bet365 released their own special “holiday deals.”These included offers like “Bet $5, Get $150 in bonus bets,” which were advertised similar to the way stores promote discounts. Because

ISABELLE KLISCH, Contributing Writer Photo courtesy of Isabelle Klisch Picture this: you’re enjoying a quiet evening at home, sleeping, when the radio comes to life with calls for help. The adrenaline rush begins, the clock starts, "now." As you run to the car, not a single soul is in sight. As you rush to the station, a crew of weary-eyed firefighters assemble with a sense of urgency expressed by the senior members. There is a race to get a seat on the first truck out. Red

SAANVI LAMBA, Editor-in-Chief Boys Soccer Photo by Prem Desai The boys soccer team closed out a strong season with a 9-7-1 record. Their postseason run was even more impressive, as North Brunswick upset Marlboro through penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw in the Central Jersey Group 4 semifinals. On November 14, North Brunswick defeated Hunterdon Central 2-1 in Flemington to win the Central Jersey Group 4 title- their first championship in 17 years. The team continued their succes

MELIA CONNAUGHTON, ENNY LLOPIS, and ALEXA VALLE, Contributing Writers From Jaipur, Rajasthan, India to North Brunswick Township High School, Ms. Ambika Kaushik's love of science knows no bounds. Photo by Erick Castro-Mejia Ms. Kaushik grew up always being interested in Science. She explained how it’s always been the subject that has challenged her the most, but in the best way. Science classes challenged her to think critically and explore the world around her through a who

ANIYAH CHERRY, SARAH ABUJAZAR, and HANEEN QATTOUS, Contributing Writers Harmandeep Kaur has joined our school as a new physics teacher. She grew up in Punjab, India, in a family of educators; her mother was a principal, and her father was a Photo by Sal Rahman teacher. Being around schools from a young age inspired her to start tutoring early.  “I started tutoring at a young age, and teaching just happened very naturally for me,” Kaur said. Mrs. Kaur holds a Master’s de

EVAN WALKER, MARRIUS RAMSEY, and DEAN KAMEL, Contributing Writers Photo by Sal Rahman When Ms. Samitha Navali walks into her classroom at North Brunswick Township High School, students notice her calm presence and genuine passion for teaching. But few know the path that led her from India to the heart of the NBTHS community. Before moving to the United States, Ms. Navali taught Biology in India, earning both her master’s degree and teaching certification. She loved helping

XAVI HERNANDEZ, DANIEL GRAY, and MIHIR SIMHA, Contributing Writers While sitting at his desk in the English Department, Mr. Lex Michel remembers a moment in high school when he was grappling with an assignment, and self-doubt began to smother him like a fire blanket. Photo by Erick Castro-Mejia He was approached with kindness and empathy by his English teacher, who explained the material to him in a way he understood, and set him on a path that led to North Brunswick Townsh

ISABELLE KLISCH, HARIHARAN SELVARAJ, and PETER KASSOUF, Contributing Writers Ms. Emily Hatez has returned to where her roots were first set.  Though she is a first-year teacher in the North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) social studies department, Ms. Hatez is drawing on her experience as a student in our school district to inspire her instruction.  ¨I am very excited to be working here! It is very rewarding to be able to work in the school district you grew up in,

JOSHUA GOLDENFARB, ALEXANDER ALZATE, and JORDAN VENISZEE, Contributing Writers As a math teacher in South Korea, Ms. Soyoun Chung was living what she knew to be an “everyday lifestyle"- until one day, she decided to take a risk to secure her future. Photo by Jennah Elgamal Ms. Chung came to America, planning to stay just three years to gain experience in professional education before returning to her home country. ”I started teaching here and I just loved it,” Ms. Chung sa

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RACHEL DEANDREA, Contributing Writer What advice would you give to younger students that you wish someone gave to you? Live life to the...