Iron Man 3: Genius Humor & Superheroes
Tori Pederson, Writer
May 23, 2013
After watching Iron Man 3 this past weekend, I discovered I was a lot more impressed with the movie than I thought I would be. Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as the smooth talking, playboy genius Tony Stark, otherwise known as Iron Man. This movie is definitely more in depth than the other... (more...)
May the Fourth be with You
Tori Pederson, Writer
May 9, 2013
Free Comic Book Day has been around for twelve years at Dewey’s, located at 13 Park Ave in Madison, and is held every year on the first Saturday in May. Dan Veltre, who discovered his love of comics more than fifty years ago, founded the store twenty-one years ago. People from all over flocked... (more...)
Madison Cracks Down on Underage Drinking
Tori Pederson, Writer
April 26, 2013
Madison has officially put a ban on underage drinking in homes. The police have begun to crack down on underage drinking in Madison, creating new punishments for those caught. This includes fines and possible license suspension. This new law will make it illegal for underage people to drink,... (more...)
The Music Man: Backstage Edition
Tori Pederson, Writer
March 27, 2013
While the lights shined on the performing actors and actresses on stage as they brought River City, Iowa to life in the performance of the Music Man, back in the dark, there was a whole different show going on. The stage crew of the Music Man worked feverishly alongside the actors to perfect... (more...)
Like Rocketships and Radios: Patty Doyle
Tori Pederson, Writer
March 16, 2013
Junior Patty Doyle is about to begin her first EP in the summer of 2013, which will be available on iTunes. “An EP stands for extended play. It’s basically a short album coupled with a bigger album,” Doyle explained. Doyle has been performing in NJ Idols, a vocal competition that... (more...)
Bracelets for Brooke
Tori Pederson, Writer
February 27, 2013
Fundraisers for Brooke Healey, four-year-old daughter of Madison math teacher and wrestling coach Mr. Healey, have grown over the past weeks tremendously. Unfortunately, Brooke has been diagnosed with inoperable brain tumor, and is currently undergoing radiation treatment every week in New... (more...)
Tragedy Strikes FDU: Ex-Cop Kills Wife and Self
Tori Pederson, Writer
February 6, 2013
The bodies of Chester Andraka and his wife Rosaria Andraka were found inside their home on January 25, 2013. Both had fatal gunshot wounds. On January 25, 2013, Chester Andraka shot his wife, and then himself in their Parsippany home. The police found the bodies after a welfare check at their... (more...)
Playmates, Actors, and Murderers? Oh My! Notable MHS Alumni
Tori Pederson, Writer
January 30, 2013
Students at Madison High School know a good number of people who have left or graduated from the school, but most would be surprised to know how successful (or unsuccessful) the former students have been. Madison High School has some very notable alumni. From comedians, to quarterbacks, to... (more...)
Newtown, Connecticut Shooting Kills 26
Tori Pederson, Reporter
December 20, 2012
On December 14th, 2012, a school shooting took place in Newtown, Connecticut. The shooter, 20-year-old Adam Lanza, forced his way into Sandy Hook Elementary School around 9 am. Moments later, shots rang out throughout the school. Lanza shot and killed 20 students and six teachers, including... (more...)
The Truth About Teen Depression and Suicide
Tori Pederson, Writer
December 17, 2012
Depression in teens is a lot more common that most people realize. Teens are in higher danger of depression because of stress, bullying that comes with high school, as well as due to genetics. If someone has a parent or sibling who has depression, he or she is 1.5 to 3 times more likely to... (more...)
Madison Marching Dodgers Go to Atlantic Coast Championships
Tori Pederson, Writer
November 12, 2012
The Madison Marching Dodgers Marching Band placed 16th at the Atlantic Coast Championships (ACCs) on Sunday, October 18th. They competed against 20 other bands in Group 2 Open Class. The band endured the wind, rain, and cold during their performance and during the award ceremony. Although... (more...)
The Girl Who Cried Wolf: NJ Missing Teen Found After Twitter Hoax
Tori Pederson, Writer
November 7, 2012
On September 30th, 2012, at 6:12 pm, 16-year-old Kara Alongi tweeted “there is someone in my hour ecall 911.” Within hours, The tweet was retweeted 32,698 times and favorited 9,159 times. The hashtag “helpfindkara” became a top trend on Twitter shortly after the Tweet was posted.... (more...)
Can’t Confess: Abusive Relationships
Tori Pederson, Reporter
November 5, 2012
A girl meets the boy of her dreams. A boy falls in love with a seemingly perfect girl. But in the middle of the relationship, what happens if those people realize that their relationship is not as perfect as it once seemed? Abusive relationships in high school are a lot more common than people... (more...)
‘Sorry Means Nothing’ Robert Chandler Loses Battle with Pancreatic Cancer
Tori Pederson
October 9, 2012
Mr. Robert Chandler died on July 12, 2012 at the age of 67, after battling pancreatic cancer for many years. He worked as a gym and health teacher for over 30 years, and was a very loved teacher and staff member. As a varsity soccer coach, he led Madison to two state championships. In... (more...)