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ChatGPT's Meteoric Rise: What Does the Future of Communication Look Like?
Imagine a world where language is no longer a barrier, where AI-powered chatbots can communicate with humans seamlessly, and where every idea and emotion can be expressed in the most ...
By Sophia Mekbeb, Alumni at APAIn News, Jul 01, 2023
Why Rising Gas Prices are Important
As the Ukrainian conflict unfolds and the Covid-19 pandemic ensues, rising gas prices have become a frequent topic of conversation. The ban on Russian oil exacerbated already increasi...
By Maya Dias, Alumni at AITIn News, Jun 29, 2023
Humans on Mars | SpaceXs Quest to Colonize the Red Planet
SpaceX is a company that pushes limits. It pushes beyond the ordinary and aims to achieve the hardest of things. Founded by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk in 2002, SpaceXs ultimat...
By Dylan Intwala, Senior at AITIn News, Mar 14, 2022
The Nobel Prize: A High Honor
Arguably, the Nobel Prize is one of the most honorable awards a person can have. Nobel Prize laureates are given special privileges at certain places. For example, colleges give a fre...
By Shreya Nara, Senior at AITIn News, Feb 28, 2022
The Fast fashion industry: An ethical overview
Introduction + History
By Diya Nainwal, Alumni at AAHSIn News, Jan 03, 2022
At the brink of an Artificial intelligence cold war
For decades, technological leaders have touted artificial intelligence (AI) as a social and economic boon capable of solving the world’s worst calamities. These benefits, however, com...
By Maya Dias, Alumni at AITIn News, Jun 15, 2021
Interesting Facts About the Human Memory
There are three types of memory: sensory, short-term/working, and long-term memory. Within long-term memory are subcategories. Episodic memory recalls specific events; semantic memory...
By Laura Felder, Alumni at UCTechIn News, Jun 02, 2021
Craziest Places on Earth That Look Fictional, But Arent!
Seven continents, five oceans, 195 countries, 10,000 cities, and 7.8 billion people to see it all. There are hot, sandy deserts, bustling cities, rich and productive farmland, grassy ...
By Sarah Bauman, Alumni at APAIn News, Jun 02, 2021
Julian Assange's Extradition Ruling
On Monday, January 4th, 2021, a British judge rejected an American request to extradite WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, to the United States, declaring that this would be a concern...
By Daivya Sadhvani, Alumni at AITIn News, May 31, 2021
Revolutionary Progress In Curing Alzheimers Disease
Scientists are creating history as they research further information on a cure to combat a fatal form of memory loss, Alzheimers diease, also known as senile dementia. Alzheimers dise...
By Diya Nainwal, Alumni at AAHSIn News, Apr 14, 2021
Interview with Mrs. Mansfield-Smith, Principal of Magnet High School
On November 1, the Union County Vocational-Technical Schools Board of Education announced that Magnet High School had found their new principal. The undoubtedly well-earned position w...
By Kenna Srivastava, Alumni at MHSIn News, May 23, 2020
English, A Frankenstein Monster of a Language
English is a weird language. Any student who has had to memorize strange spelling anomalies or had to read aloud in class only to trip over a word with two different meanings and enti...
By Joe Baldwin, Alumni at UCTechIn News, May 17, 2020
La Esperantisto and the Beauty of Esperanto
Though they have become an arguably less popular medium as handheld and digital technologies advance, newspapers have played an integral social and political role since their introduc...
By Justin Zimmerman, Alumni at AITIn News, Nov 04, 2019
Greta Thunberg Leads Global Climate Strike
Since the late 19th century, Earths average surface temperature has risen approximately 1.62 degrees Fahrenheit. The bulk of the temperature increase has occurred in the past 35 years...
By Maya Dias, Alumni at AITIn News, Nov 04, 2019
Outsourcing to China is Depleting the United States GDP
For much of the 21st century, the United States economy has suffered from a trade war with China. One way in which the economy can be measured is through the gross domestic product, G...
By Patrick Mochnal, Alumni at AITIn News, Feb 14, 2019
Opinion
Collaboration, Creativity, and Competition: The Thrilling World of the FIRST Robotics Competition
On April 19, the FIRST Robotics Competition’s (FRC) world championship kicked off in Houston, Texas. Hundreds of robotics teams flew to Houston from around the world to participate in...
By Akash Dubey, Senior at AITIn Opinion, Apr 18, 2023
The Lack of Innovation at Apple
Ten years ago, the world grieved the loss of a man who many consider to be one of the most important visionaries in history. Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple and inventor of many diff...
By Alan Ostrovsky, Alumni at AITIn Opinion, Mar 18, 2022
Practicing self-love
Before I begin with my story about self-love, I must explain that self-love is not a journey nor a status that you can reach. Self-love is a practice in which you should try to engage...
By Akash Dubey, Senior at AITIn Opinion, Mar 04, 2022
How a Person's Outlook on Death Affects Their Outlook on Life
The mystery of what happens when life ends has been on my mind for some time. To be honest, Im not so sure why this issue comes up, but I assume that it has something to do with the c...
By Alan Ostrovsky, Alumni at AITIn Opinion, Jan 01, 2022
How a Person's Outlook on Death Affects Their Outlook on Life
The mystery of what happens when life ends has been on my mind for some time. To be honest, Im not so sure why this issue comes up, but I assume that it has something to do with the c...
By Alan Ostrovsky, Alumni at AITIn Opinion, Jan 01, 2022
Modern Rejection of the Gender Binary
Daily life is plagued by all sorts of innovations which, at times, can mask the lack of societal progress over the last couple of centuries. Our society remains white, male-dominated ...
By Alondra Martinez, Alumni at UCTechIn Opinion, May 31, 2021
Why you Should Watch She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
This summer, I spent my quarantine indulging in as many childrens cartoons as I could justify watching as a seventeen-year-old on a borrowed Netflix account. My marathoning started wi...
By Mattia Leingang, Alumni at AITIn Opinion, Apr 15, 2021
Restaurant Reviews Around Union County
Echo Tap and Grille is a relatively new but popular establishment in Mountainside. The restaurant has partnerships with Grubhub and Doordash, two delivery services that have become mo...
By Rachel Bataille, Alumni at MHSIn Opinion, Apr 15, 2021
Open Veins of Latin America: Yea or Nay Book Review
In Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent, Uruguayan best-selling author Eduardo Galeano dissects the historic exploitation of Latin America. This b...
By Alondra Martinez, Alumni at UCTechIn Opinion, Apr 15, 2021
Fast Fashion & Better Alternatives
What is Fast Fashion?
By Kaitlyn Landaverde, Alumni at APAIn Opinion, Apr 15, 2021
Dont Burn Out In High School!
Ah, the great burnout a situation every student goes through at least once in his or her lifetime. It is a time of immense stress, helplessness, and frustration. High school is one o...
By Saniya Harlalka, Alumni at AAHSIn Opinion, Apr 15, 2021
Your Brain on the Holidays
With the kids jingle-belling and everyone telling you, be of good cheer, is the holiday season really the happiest season of all?
By Anusha Iyer, Alumni at AITIn Opinion, Feb 17, 2021
Open Letter Submission
To the UCVTS underclassmen,
By Anonymous, Alumni at UnknownIn Opinion, Feb 17, 2021
Everything You Need to Know About Among Us
Youve probably heard about an online game Among Us. If you havent, heres a complete guide to Among Us so youll understand all the memes. This guide will include a general overview and...
By Akash Dubey, Senior at AITIn Opinion, Feb 14, 2021
Movie Review: Frozen 2
Six years ago, Disney released a musical, comedy adventure that followed two sister princesses, Anna and Elsa. Frozen, a perfect mixture of action and emotion, made quite the impact a...
By Natalie Lee, Alumni at MHSIn Opinion, May 17, 2020
Death By Potatoes: Could Mark Watney Really Have Survived in The Martian ?
The year is 2035. The crew of the Ares III probe the surface of the red planet hoping to find long term sustainability in its depths, when a dust storm kicks up out of nowhere, forcin...
By Kenna Srivastava, Alumni at MHSIn Opinion, May 21, 2019
Arts and Entertainment
How TikTok is Quickening the Fashion Trend Cycle
Ever since TikTok blew up back in 2020, it has impacted our everyday lives greatly, especially in the way we dress. Even starting the hashtag #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt with thirty-one billi...
By Gissele Hernandez, Alumni at UCTechIn Arts and Entertainment, Mar 02, 2023
The Problem with Spotify Wrapped
In December, there are a multitude of festivities to round out the year, like Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Years Eve. For avid music fans, theres another event to look forward to Sp...
By Sophia Mekbeb, Alumni at APAIn Arts and Entertainment, Feb 28, 2023
Harry Styles: Redefining Masculinity
Harry Styles rose to fame in 2010 when he and four other young hopefuls formed the band One Direction. In 2015, after the band split up, Styles took a more creative route. His self-ti...
By Audrey Miller, Alumni at UCTechIn Arts and Entertainment, May 15, 2022
Behind the Curtain: A Sneak Peak at the Process of Bringing a Play to Life
Most people outside of the performing arts world do not know what is actually needed to perform a show and get it on its feet. To start at the very beginning, a show requires a direct...
By Lilly Resnick, Alumni at AITIn Arts and Entertainment, Mar 18, 2022
Osu!: A Game With its own Rhythm
Its been a long day, and you have just arrived home. You sit down at your computer, finally relaxing, and turn it on. You click on the little pink circle icon that has become so famil...
By Rebecca Lee, Alumni at AITIn Arts and Entertainment, Mar 13, 2022
How Shows and Movies are Filming During the Pandemic
When people world wide got stuck in their homes due to a pandemic, TV shows and movies were helpful aids in getting them through the isolation. Streaming services quickly became the h...
By Victoria Gee, Senior at MHSIn Arts and Entertainment, Mar 07, 2022
Album review: After the Gold Rush by Neil young
Background
By Haralambos Liberatos, Alumni at UCTechIn Arts and Entertainment, Jan 01, 2022
Boutiques around union county: Millburn edition
As a sequel to the previous edition about Westfield, this boutique article features Millburn and many of its lovely fashion spots. Today, well be reviewing five boutiques, including H...
By Sara Schwartz, Alumni at AAHSIn Arts and Entertainment, Jun 15, 2021
Why You Should Watch the Marvel Movies
Over the past decade, Marvel movies have dominated the box office and amassed millions of fans worldwide. Most moviegoers already have an impression of the franchise. Nevertheless, if...
By Victoria Gee, Senior at MHSIn Arts and Entertainment, Jun 02, 2021
Opinion: The Decline of the Grammys
When you hear the Grammys, you likely think of the most prestigious award that a musical artist can receive. Every aspiring musician longs to win a Grammy for his or her music. As wit...
By Victoria Gee, Senior at MHSIn Arts and Entertainment, Jun 02, 2021
Grey's Anatomy: How is It Still Running?
Over the past 16 years, ABCs Greys Anatomy has become one of the most iconic shows to ever appear on television. Whether you have only heard about the shows tumultuous plot and twists...
By Ernest Romero, Alumni at APAIn Arts and Entertainment, Jun 01, 2021
How the Theft of the Mona Lisa Launched an Ordinary Painting to Superstar Status
More than half of the population has never even seen the Mona Lisa in real life, and yet, almost everyone recognizes her haunting eyes and mysterious smile.
By Ella Platts, Alumni at UCTechIn Arts and Entertainment, Apr 20, 2021
Album Review: Nectar by Joji
Filthy Frank. George Miller. Japanese-American singer and ex-Youtube star Joji has lived almost three lives with these three names. His unique career path has led him from eating toen...
By Gregory Martinez, Alumni at AAHSIn Arts and Entertainment, Apr 20, 2021
Eddie Van Halen Obituary
Virtuoso guitarist Eddie Van Halen passed away at the age of 65 on October 6, 2020. He played lead guitar in the 19th best selling group of all time; Van Halen. He was a wildly innova...
By Haralambos Liberatos, Alumni at UCTechIn Arts and Entertainment, Feb 13, 2021
A Book Review sans Spoilers: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Shortlisted for the 2005 Booker Prize and the 2005 National Book Critics Circle Award, Kazuo Ishiguros Never Let Me Go follows the story of narrator, Kathy, who spent her childhood in...
By Megan Lahetta, Alumni at UCTechIn Arts and Entertainment, May 17, 2020
Concert Review: The Regrettes at Bowery Ballroom
Punk rockers The Regrettes performed a sold out show at Bowery Ballroom on October 3rd. Fans began queuing at 1:30 on the cold, rainy afternoon with frontwoman Lydia Nights signature ...
By Chloe Gavula, Alumni at APAIn Arts and Entertainment, Nov 04, 2019
Sports
Scandal that broke the national women's soccer league
As the fall soccer season starts to slow down, the National Womens Soccer League is finally getting the platform it deserves. Sinead Farelly, Savannah Guthrie, and Meleana "Mana" Shim...
By Audrey Miller, Alumni at UCTechIn Sports, Feb 20, 2022
Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo: Football's Greatest Ever Players
Even if you dont watch professional soccer games, theres a 95% chance that youll recognize either the name of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. And theres good reason behind that; wi...
By Dylan Intwala, Senior at AITIn Sports, Feb 20, 2022
Covering the Transfer Window of the European Leagues (Soccer)
For those who dont know, the transfer window is a period of time when soccer clubs from around the world are allowed to buy players from other clubs, either permanently or on loan. A...
By Dylan Intwala, Senior at AITIn Sports, Feb 14, 2021
A Controversial Fight Between Two Controversial Youtubers: Logan Paul vs KSI II
It all started on Feb. 3, 2018 when famous Youtuber Olajide William Olatunji, more commonly known as KSI, fought Youtuber Joe Weller in an amateur boxing match at the Copper Box Arena...
By Alan Ostrovsky, Alumni at AITIn Sports, May 17, 2020
Science
How Countries Have Handled Coronavirus
Coronavirus-2019 has been a hot topic for journalists ever since it appeared in Wuhan, China. Since then, COVID-19 has hit almost every country in the world, earning the title, pandem...
By Shreya Nara, Senior at AITIn Science, Jan 01, 2022
Exercise During the Quarantine: Its Importance and How to Implement It in Your Own Life
As the COVID-19 pandemic approaches its one year anniversary, entire populations across the globe have been following lockdown and social distancing measures. Whether that means worki...
By Monica Manescu, Senior at AAHSIn Science, Jun 02, 2021
The Science Behind the Shot: How Vaccines Work
A COVID-19 vaccine is necessary to boost the global effort to end the ongoing pandemic. A safe, effective and accessible vaccine for the disease will bring the world one step closer t...
By Akwele Lokko, Alumni at AAHSIn Science, Feb 17, 2021
Hybrid vs. In-person Learning at UCVTS
Covid-19 has undeniably hindered the normal operation of countless institutions many took for granted in previous years. The lockdown and reconfiguration of everyday events for people...
By Maya Dias, Alumni at AITIn Science, Feb 17, 2021
Trending Science
Climate Change: The Floods in Pakistan
Image: Pakistans flag (left) pictured next to a city submerged in water (right)
By Ahmad Khizar, Alumni at AAHSIn Trending Science, Feb 28, 2023
5 Fruits That Are Good For You!
Many fruits are beneficial to the health of human beings. With the overwhelmingly large variety of fruit known to the world today, it can be a struggle to choose the best fruit for yo...
By Ivy Liu, Alumni at MHSIn Trending Science, Mar 14, 2022
Trending Arts
The Greatness of Breaking Bad
Editor’s Disclaimer: Breaking Bad is rated TV-MA and is not suitable for all viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
By Jaime Paladi, Alumni at AITIn Trending Arts, Feb 28, 2023
The Staggering Decline in Marvel's Cinematic Universe
Since 2008 with the movie adaptation of the comic book character Iron Man, Marvel has provided us with timeless live-action films. However, it seems as if Marvels charm has started to...
By Omolola Falana, Junior at MHSIn Trending Arts, Feb 13, 2023
Trending Opinion
Track 5: Union Countys Favorite Cup O Joe
Editor’s Note: This is not a promotion for one establishment. The Campus Chronicle encourages future coverage of many local businesses.
By Ana Obradovic, Alumni at AITIn Trending Opinion, Feb 28, 2023
Misogyny in Everyday Life
If girls want to be treated equally, that means men wouldnt buy them expensive things.
By Sara Schwartz, Alumni at AAHSIn Trending Opinion, Feb 28, 2023
Trending Sports
Casper Ruud: Tennis Next Star
For 18 years, three colossal names have dominated the world of mens tennis: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer. The Big Three. You could ask anyone to name a tennis playe...
By Dylan Intwala, Senior at AITIn Trending Sports, Mar 02, 2023
Recap of the 2022 MLB Season
The 2022 Major League Baseball season, a season with lots of ups and downs, historic moments, and excitement.
By Eric Yu, Alumni at AITIn Trending Sports, Feb 28, 2023
Trending Features
The Fashion Industrys Not-So-Secret Impact
When thinking about industries that contribute the most carbon emissions, the oil and fossil fuel industry usually comes to mind. The fashion industry, however, is an unexpected runne...
By Mila Talati, Alumni at AITIn Trending Features, Mar 02, 2023
Young Voters and Midterm Elections: Whats the Connection?
Over the past three months, political ads have flooded the media, whether it was via YouTube, the evening news, or even pop-up ads, signifying the arrival of midterms. Tuesday, Novemb...
By Haley Richardson, Alumni at UCTechIn Trending Features, Feb 28, 2023
