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Mikie Sherrill as a congresswoman. (Photo via sherrill.house.gov).
Mikie Sherrill elected as governor of New Jersey
Del Val biomedical science students pose with the St. Luke’s team after the cadaver lab. Pictures were not permitted inside the auditorium where the dissection took place. (Photo via Stacy Grady)
A cut above: St. Luke’s, Del Val host hands-on cadaver lab for biomedical students
Brayden Bond being walked out onto the field during Youth Night at a Del Val football game. The stands all gave their support and posters were made saying "Brave Like Brayden."
Brave like Brayden: Community comes together to support local boy battling rare medical condition
The Hunterdon Central Regional High School Board of Education meeting members discussing mental health cuts on Sep. 29. Superintendent Jessica Cangelosi-Hade expanded on the reasoning behind these cuts.
Hunterdon Central Regional High School Board of Education cuts mental health programs
Del Val's “Enchanted Garden” Homecoming dance is set for 7 p.m. on Oct. 11. (Image via Student Council)
Del Val anticipates ‘enchanted’ night at Homecoming 2025
Over the past few years school shootings have become a rising issue. Every state has experienced a school shooting since 1966. This is a trend that continues to cause harm.
Trends in school violence
Del Val biomedical science students pose with the St. Luke’s team after the cadaver lab. Pictures were not permitted inside the auditorium where the dissection took place. (Photo via Stacy Grady)
A cut above: St. Luke’s, Del Val host hands-on cadaver lab for biomedical students
The entrance to Halloween Nights, illuminated for Halloween. (Photo via Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary)
Halloween Nights provides evening full of frights at Eastern State Penitentiary
Lu Steele preps the Bull and Serpent stand as customers begin to arrive. The Frenchtown Farmer’s market features a variety of different vendors and artisans.
Fresh food, homemade goods on display at Frenchtown Farmer’s Market
Students come together to read books from the new Spanish collection in the Commons.
Breaking down barriers: new Spanish books support multilingual students
A variety of country flags hang from string garland. Hunterdon County’s first World Fair occurred on Sept. 20, in Milford, NJ to honor different cultures from around the globe.
World Fair provides community with multicultural experience
Del Val's courts are ready for the Tennis Club's first official meeting of the year on Sept. 22. Club member Ellie Fisher encourages anyone interested to come out and play. "It’s a great experience and you really feel like you’re part of a community,” Fisher said.
Serving up new courts
The poster for Del Val's production of "Back to the 80s," which premiers on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. (Photo via Del Val Thespian Society)
Del Val cast prepares to take audience ‘Back to the 80s’
“The Conjuring: Last Rites” released on Sept. 5, 2025. (Image via Warner Bros. Pictures)
Watch ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ on Halloween night
Twenty One Pilot's played at Hershey stadium on Sept. 27. Throughout the two-and-a-half hour show, the energy never faltered.
Twenty One Pilots performs at Hershey Park Stadium
Deftones makes a comeback while still producing the music fans love. (Photo via Reprise Records)
Deftones returns with bold new album
The poster for Del Val Thespians' murder mystery night. This year, the theme is Wild West.
Del Val Thespians to host Halloween ‘whodunnit’
Taylor Swift released her newest album, the Life of a Showgirl, on October 3.(Photo via Universal Music Publishing Group)
Taylor Swift’s new album showcases her musical versatility
Twenty One Pilot's played at Hershey stadium on Sept. 27. Throughout the two-and-a-half hour show, the energy never faltered.
Twenty One Pilots performs at Hershey Park Stadium
Deftones makes a comeback while still producing the music fans love. (Photo via Reprise Records)
Deftones returns with bold new album
Taylor Swift released her newest album, the Life of a Showgirl, on October 3.(Photo via Universal Music Publishing Group)
Taylor Swift’s new album showcases her musical versatility
Kendrick Lamar performing at the Grand National tour, celebrating his album "GNX," at MetLife Stadium.
Kendrick Lamar rolls out to MetLife Stadium for two nights
After the announcement of Beyoncé's new Cowboy Carter Tour, tickets look to be selling slowly despite the artist's apparent popularity.
Beyoncé’s tour sales might be “flopping”
The album cover of "eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead." The deluxe addition of this album includes six new tracks, which combine well with the original album. (Photo via Spotify)
Ariana Grande holds space for ‘eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead’
The poster for Del Val's production of "Back to the 80s," which premiers on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. (Photo via Del Val Thespian Society)
Del Val cast prepares to take audience ‘Back to the 80s’
The poster for Del Val Thespians' murder mystery night. This year, the theme is Wild West.
Del Val Thespians to host Halloween ‘whodunnit’
The "Back to the 80's" cast getting ready for first read through of a hilarious blast to the past.
Del Val theatre back with hilariously nostalgic play
Students working on choreography for the Unified Theatre program. The Buddies and performing arts programs collaborate for an inclusive enviornment. (Photo via Heather Flesichman)
Unified Theatre program ready to perform
Some of the student-made artworks featured at the District Arts Festival in the Commons.
Students display their talents at Del Val’s District Arts Festival
The flyer for “Big Fish,” premiering to the general public on March 7 in Del Val’s auditorium (Photo via Del Val’s Theater Program).
Del Val’s production of ‘Big Fish’ to make waves
“The Conjuring: Last Rites” released on Sept. 5, 2025. (Image via Warner Bros. Pictures)
Watch ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ on Halloween night
Twenty One Pilot's played at Hershey stadium on Sept. 27. Throughout the two-and-a-half hour show, the energy never faltered.
Twenty One Pilots performs at Hershey Park Stadium
Deftones makes a comeback while still producing the music fans love. (Photo via Reprise Records)
Deftones returns with bold new album
Taylor Swift released her newest album, the Life of a Showgirl, on October 3.(Photo via Universal Music Publishing Group)
Taylor Swift’s new album showcases her musical versatility
Roan performs her first of three pop-up shows at Forest Hills Stadium, New York.
Chappell Roan rises above challenges for new pop-up tour
The poster for the final season of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" on Amazon Prime. The poster draws inspiration from the 1954 film "Sabrina." (Photo via Prime Video on Instagram)
From ‘Last Kiss’ to ‘At Last’: ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ wraps up with closure and new beginnings
Angry Del Val students getting ready to protest the bathroom closures and restrictions.
HUMOR: Del Val boys burn down B-Hall bathroom in protest
Del Val has expanded its education to another planet.
HUMOR: Federal grant allows new Del Val campus on Mars
Students at Del Val enjoying some of Duff’s delicious cookies
HUMOR: The secret behind the school cookies
Due to safety concerns, the NJSIAA has replaces bats in softball and baseball with pool noodles beginning in the 2025 season.
HUMOR: Del Val baseball and softball replace bats with pool noodles for safety
Del Val teacher replica of Michael Fortino, teaching students how to write essays.
HUMOR: Teacher replaced by AI Robot
Never trust the Furbys…
HUMOR: Journalism teacher’s alarming Furby trauma
Schulze and the boys soccer team celebrate Schulze's 300 career save, breaking the school's saves record. (Photo via @dvallsportsbooster)
Lucas Schulze breaks his second school soccer record
Families all around the country gather on Sundays to watch their favorite team. The Super Bowl has always been a big event for people and their families.
Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles continue hopeful Super Bowl journey
The field hockey team celebrated its senior night on the turf at Tapp Webb Memorial Field.
Del Val’s Field Hockey senior night ends in a close game
Del Val and A.L. Johnson both played their best in an intense game. The game came down to the final plays.
Del Val battles against A.L. Johnson in Homecoming game
Del Val looks to bounce back after tough home loss to Voorhees. Del Val will face A.L. Johnson at 7 p.m. at Del Val.
Touchdowns and traditions: 2025 Homecoming football game
Del Val clashes with Voorhees on Youth Night. Although Del Val fell to the Vikings, Youth Night was a success.
Youth Night shines bright while DV falls to Voorhees
Two Del Val Terriers, lacrosse player Taylor Tavernite and cheerleader Izzy Shuey, commit to Division I programs.
Two Del Val female athletes commit to Division I programs
Del Val wrestler, Lydia Bagley, wrestling against Warren Hills in the first girls home match at Del Val. Bagley, a freshman, and 1 of 2 female participants, wrestled in Atlantic City, and placed 7.
Six Del Val wrestlers attend the Atlantic City wrestling tournament
The Girls Wrestling team photo after their first home match.
Del Val Girls Wrestling finish impressive season
A volleyball bag sits in Memorial Hall hoping to add to its 14 clips. The clipping trend has been making waves in the volleyball community. “I think people are so drawn to the trend because it’s fun to make the clips, it’s fun to clip and it’s fun to get clipped,” Abbie Simpson, a volleyball player of 13 years, said.
Get clipped! Clothespins foster connection in club volleyball
Eric Klemmer, Del Val's most recent player to reach 1,000 points, celebrating with his teammates and coaches.
Senior Eric Klemmer hits basketball career milestone
Del Val Terriers warm up before the match.
Wrestling State Semi-Finals
All the seniors get together to get a photo with their families and share a heartwarming moment before their senior night game.
Girls Lacrosse celebrate 2025 senior night
The girls lacrosse team huddled following their division win. The girls have a record so far of 16-1 this season.
Del Val girls lacrosse secures division championship
Del Val's softball team following their division title win. The girls will now go onto states and the Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex tournament. (Photo via @dvsoftball on Instagram)
Lady Terriers softball team clinch division title
Two Del Val Terriers, lacrosse player Taylor Tavernite and cheerleader Izzy Shuey, commit to Division I programs.
Two Del Val female athletes commit to Division I programs
View of Yankee stadium. Home of one of the most valuable franchises of all time. And home to one of the highest paid MLB players Aaron Judge.
Are MLB players overpaid?
Just finishing up their junior season, these four captains are preparing for an even better senior season.
Girls lacrosse captains wrap up 2024 season
Recently, Jimmy Kimmel, a late-night television show host, had his show suspended by Disney due to comments made by Kimmel. The suspension raised questions about the First Amendment, and the legality of the suspension.
We should feel threatened by the cancelation of late night show hosts
Del Val’s Buddies and Unified students enjoying time outside during the school day.
Blue skies bring better grades
Student Chelsea Coffin using ChatGPT to create a personalized, in-depth study guide for her Hungarian language studies. ChatGPT is a common AI tool used by students.
Growing up in an AI world
Many students find using personal Bluetooth devices, such as AirPods, as a helpful study tool. This new policy affects their usage within the classroom.
New Del Val cell phone policy may be causing more harm than good
Antisemitism in the United States, more specifically in New Jersey, has had a dramatic increase over the past several years. Many youth are left feeling unheard and are worried to show pride in their faith.
Living through a warning sign: Jewish teens confront the rise of antisemitism in America
Chez Daniel, one of the newest restaurants to pop up in Frenchtown, NJ, has been hit hard by Trump-era tariffs.
Rising costs, shrinking margins: the quiet struggle of local restaurants under Trump-era tariffs
Ella and Ellie are back for a third season of Book Yappers, and this year they are kicking off their book talk with "A Thousand Splendid Suns."
Book Yappers: A Thousand Splendid Suns
This episode of The Oracle focuses on Del Val's Film and Literature class.
The Oracle: ‘What is Film and Literature?’
Many students find using personal Bluetooth devices, such as AirPods, as a helpful study tool. This new policy affects their usage within the classroom.
New Del Val cell phone policy may be causing more harm than good
The Oracle presents: Mending the Mental
The Oracle presents: Mending the Mental
The Hunterdon County Student Media Convention hosted 15 guest speakers and over 70 students from four different New Jersey high schools.
The Oracle: episode five
Freshman reporter and photographer Tyler Botto is hard at work on his most recent story.
The Oracle: episode four
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SNO Awards

Distinguished Sites

“The Commons hosts therapy dogs to support student morale” by Gianna Roberts, Abby Eckert, Neha Sethi, Alyssa Deets, AJ Wedronek, and Juliana Findeis

“From student to mentor: Jocelyn Denné shines as dance class TA” by Emma Haig

“ReproductiveRights.gov: Out of service or out of sight?” by Abby Eckert

“Do we still care about free speech? Because the Senate doesn’t” by Gianna Roberts

“Biomed students dissect cadaver lab” by Neha Sethi

Garden State Scholastic Press Association Awards 2024

1st in Overall Online Excellence

Honorable Mention in Newswriting Division B: “Frenchtown Bookshop stands up to local government” by Gianna Roberts

Garden State Scholastic Press Association All-Stars Journalists 2025

Abigail Eckert
Gianna Roberts

National Student Press Association Leadership Awards 2025

Abigail Eckert
Ella Genovese
Emma Haig
Adrienne Wolfram

2023-2024

SNO Awards

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“Frenchtown Bookshop stands up to local government” by Gianna Roberts

“‘The Feed’ episode three” by Reilly Botto

“‘Godzilla Minus One’ is all positives” by Aidan O’Connell

“Where Does It Stem?” by Abby Eckert and Taylor Negrin

“Where does it STEM: episode three” by Abby Eckert and Taylor Negrin

“Junior Jaden Perez to represent Puerto Rico in Pan American Games” by Ben Boschen

“Del Val student qualifies for USA Worlds agility team” by Abby Eckert

“‘Behind the Backline:’ episode 15” by Veronica Hart

“Where Does It Stem?: episode four” by Abby Eckert and Taylor Negrin

Garden State Scholastic Press Association Awards 2023

2nd in Overall Online Excellence

2nd in Podcasting: Veronica Hart for “Behind the Backline”

3rd in Newswriting Division B: “The hate that inspired love in Frenchtown” by Avery Fitz

National Student Press Association Leadership Awards 2024

Veronica Hart
Sara Matthews
Gianna Roberts

2022-2023

SNO Awards

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“The hate that inspired love in Frenchtown” by Avery Fitz

“‘Behind The Backline:’ episode 2” by Veronica Hart

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“An ‘Astro’nomically bad decision” by Joe Flynn

“State budget cuts take toll on Del Val” by Cori Raike, Abigail Hancsin, Brianna Barbadora, Clare Erwin, Wyatt Titus and Molly Boetsch

“Local family’s past tragedy still uniting community” by Sarah Nerwinski

 

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