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English teacher Michael Fortino plays Block Blast during his prep period.
Del Val faces Block Blast fever
The Greek Acropolis which is home to Athena Parathions (photo via Wikimedia Commons).
Del Val goes to Greece in 2026
The U.S. has recently discussed plans towards peace between Ukraine and Russia.
US, Ukraine, Russia discuss cease-fire deals
Students and advisors gained insightful information and learned more about future opportunities. They gained real-world knowledge in the field of media and met other students with similar interests at the Hunterdon County Student Media Convention.
Hunterdon County Student Media Convention celebrates Student Press Freedom Day
Red Dye 3 has been banned in the United States, and companies must stop producing the dye by 2027.
Synthetic dye Red 3 banned by FDA
Gov. Phil Murphy expressed wanting a cell phone ban in all New Jersey schools at his State of the State Address on Jan. 14.
Phil Murphy announces support of cell phone ban in classrooms
Del Val wrestling coach Andy Fitz with his plaque for winning the 2024-25 state Coach of the Year. (Photo via Del Val Wrestling on Facebook)
Del Val wrestling coach Andy Fitz wins Coach of the Year
Students and advisors gained insightful information and learned more about future opportunities. They gained real-world knowledge in the field of media and met other students with similar interests at the Hunterdon County Student Media Convention.
Hunterdon County Student Media Convention celebrates Student Press Freedom Day
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
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
Jayden Brown goes for layup as opponents watch in awe.
Del Val students slam dunk hunger
Del Val biomed students suit up for a unique dissection opportunity.
Biomed students dissect cadaver lab
'The Bends' marked a turning point in Radiohead's career, allowing them to discover their sound and become an established band. (Photo via Spotify)
‘The Bends’ at 30: Shaping Radiohead’s legacy
Anthony Mackie's Captain America is stuck between his character's previous identity as The Falcon and his new role (Photo via Marvel Studios).
Does Sam Wilson fill the shoes of Steve Rogers in ‘Captain America: Brave New World?’
Lady Gaga creates chaos amongst fans with new album ‘Mayhem’
Lady Gaga creates chaos amongst fans with new album ‘Mayhem’
Albeit a little generic and slow at times, “The Sky, The Earth & All Between” is an album worth listening to. (Photo via Epitaph Records)
Architects takes a step forward in new album ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’
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
Del Val students play on the Nintendo Switches that have recently been made available in The Commons.
What are Esports?
'The Bends' marked a turning point in Radiohead's career, allowing them to discover their sound and become an established band. (Photo via Spotify)
‘The Bends’ at 30: Shaping Radiohead’s legacy
Lady Gaga creates chaos amongst fans with new album ‘Mayhem’
Lady Gaga creates chaos amongst fans with new album ‘Mayhem’
Albeit a little generic and slow at times, “The Sky, The Earth & All Between” is an album worth listening to. (Photo via Epitaph Records)
Architects takes a step forward in new album ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’
The Weeknd ends the era of his stage name through his latest album "Hurry Up Tomorrow," released on Jan. 31. The album features a more personal side of the artist and what he foresees in this new chapter. (Photo via Spotify)
‘Hurry Up Tomorrow:’ The Weeknd’s final album
The album cover art for Zach Bryan’s two new songs “This Worlds a Giant” and “Highroad.” Zach Bryan is known for his lively energy and acoustics. (Photo via Spotify)
Zach Bryan surprises fans with two new songs
The official lineup for the LA Fire Aid Benefit Concert, which will be streamed on various websites. (Photo via FireAidLA)
Los Angeles music industry works to support wild fire victims
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
Vox Blue gathered for the SingStrong competition at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (photo via Adrian Camano).
Vox Blue competes in New York
The cast of "Little Women" took the audience on a journey through this classic period piece.
Little Women hits the stage
The cast of Little Women working on scenes ahead of opening night on Nov. 14.
Fall play cast, student directors prepare ahead of opening night
Del Val's Thespians's new fundraiser entertained families while also spreading the Dawg Pound theme with the entire crowd.
Thespians host new booth at football games
Del Val students attend Fall Play informational meeting
Del Val’s fall play begins preparation
Lady Gaga creates chaos amongst fans with new album ‘Mayhem’
Lady Gaga creates chaos amongst fans with new album ‘Mayhem’
Albeit a little generic and slow at times, “The Sky, The Earth & All Between” is an album worth listening to. (Photo via Epitaph Records)
Architects takes a step forward in new album ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’
The Weeknd ends the era of his stage name through his latest album "Hurry Up Tomorrow," released on Jan. 31. The album features a more personal side of the artist and what he foresees in this new chapter. (Photo via Spotify)
‘Hurry Up Tomorrow:’ The Weeknd’s final album
The album cover art for Zach Bryan’s two new songs “This Worlds a Giant” and “Highroad.” Zach Bryan is known for his lively energy and acoustics. (Photo via Spotify)
Zach Bryan surprises fans with two new songs
The album cover of Charli XCX’s newest album, “BRAT,” a cultural phenomenon in 2024. (Photo via Spotify).
Charli XCX and the impact of BRAT
Wicked: a review of part one
Wicked: a review of part one
Students at Del Val enjoying some of Duff’s delicious cookies
HUMOR: The secret behind the school cookies
Del Val has expanded its education to another planet.
HUMOR: Federal grant allows new Del Val campus on Mars
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
The hallways are prepped for today’s demolition. Dr. Ariel Gilbert can hardly wait for the pods’ installation. “This is like a zoo meets school crossover event,” Gilbert said.
HUMOR: Del Val swaps out lockers for transparent ISS pods
The Eagles have defeated the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
The Eagles win Super Bowl LIX
Saquon Barkley lines up next to Jalen Hurts against the falcons on a Monday night football game at Lincoln Financial field in Philadelphia
Saquon Barkley falls short of the single-season rushing record
Super Bowl LIX Preview
Super Bowl LIX Preview
The Del Val JV football team was united from start to finish, ending the year with an undefeated record.
Delaware Valley JV football finishes undefeated
Senior Abbey Bivona led the team throughout the season, breaking several records along the way.
Del Val volleyball adds to legacy
Every year Del Val’s Buddies and Unified program hold’s a fun soccer game to celebrate Halloween.
Buddies vs. Unified: a spook-tacular soccer showdown
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
Wresting Sectional Finals
Wresting Sectional Finals
Del Val Boys Wrestling Sectionals
Del Val Boys Wrestling Sectionals
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
Delaware Valley celebrates a remarkable senior night with an excellent send off.
Slideshow: scenes from boys lacrosse senior night
Senior boys join reporter Benjamin Boschen after a big win on Senior Night (Photo via Billy Gregson).
Del Val Baseball hits it out of park on Senior Night
Clayton Kershaw will rebound from his playoff struggles and lead Dodgers to World Series title, predicts writer Joe Flynn.
World Series preview
In Newark N.J., 16 and 17-year-olds are now able to vote in school board elections. They are one of the largest cities to do so, after Takoma Park, M.A. in 2013.
Should 16 and 17 year olds be allowed to vote? In Newark, they can
As prom approaches, students have begun shopping for there dress and want to make sure they don’t get the same one.
Same prom dress? No problem
We tested out the most popular chocolate chip cookie recipe on the internet.
Bake It Or Leave It: chocolate chip cookies
Photo by Quarrie Photography via World Health Organization
How can we slow down climate change in a warming world?
The PRESS Act, a bill to protect journalist's sources from being compelled, was passed unanimously through the House of Representatives. However, it never made it onto the Senate floor because of one Senator and a then former president.
Do we still care about free speech? Because the Senate doesn’t
Starting on Jan. 21, the government-operated site has been inaccessible to all users. It is unknown why the site was disabled or if access will return.
ReproductiveRights.gov: Out of service or out of sight?
Del Val wrestling coach Andy Fitz with his plaque for winning the 2024-25 state Coach of the Year. (Photo via Del Val Wrestling on Facebook)
Del Val wrestling coach Andy Fitz wins Coach of the Year
Pitzner, Dickinson and Bivona have been all smiles throughout the entirety of "Big Fish's" production
Three future terriers ‘cast’ in Big Fish
Hintenach playing against Bridgewater-Raritan's girls' basketball team (Photo via Ann Harvey).
Freshman Rylee Hintenach ends first varsity basketball season
Abigail Drake, Sage Hason and Audrey Larue were selected to perform with Central Jersey Region Choir at Monroe Township High School (Photo via Tanya Drake).
Three students represent Del Val at Central Jersey Region Choir
Nolen in Del Val's new dance studio as he holds his favorite pair of tap shoes.
Sophomore Nolen Petty marks a decade of tap dancing experience
Del Val's Golden Blues jazz band has been working hard to prepare for their new season.
Jazzed to play: Golden Blues in full swing
The Hunterdon County Student Media Convention hosted 15 guest speakers and over 70 students from four different New Jersey high schools.
The Oracle: episode 5
Freshman reporter and photographer Tyler Botto is hard at work on his most recent story.
The Oracle: episode four
"The Oracle" is "The Delphi's" original podcast that finds the answers to your most pressing questions.
The Oracle: episode three
Book Yappers celebrates the holidays with a classic Dr. Seuss story from their childhoods.
Book Yappers: ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’
Ella, Ellie and Juliana are back with season 2 of "Book Yappers." This year, they kick off with the modern YA classic, "Twilight."
Book Yappers: ‘Twilight’
Abby Eckert and Taylor Negrin explore the significant influence teachers have on their students. In more challenging classes, having a supportive and inspiring teacher is essential. Students often rely on their teachers for motivation and guidance to succeed.
Where Does It STEM? episode five
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English teacher Michael Fortino plays Block Blast during his prep period.
Del Val faces Block Blast fever
Yulissa Jacinto, Reporter • March 31, 2025

During the rise of hundreds of apps, Block Blast has managed to be one that climbed to...

The Greek Acropolis which is home to Athena Parathions (photo via Wikimedia Commons).
Del Val goes to Greece in 2026
Ella Genovese, Managing Editor • March 24, 2025

Del Val history teacher, James Kluska, will be taking students on a trip through Greece...

The U.S. has recently discussed plans towards peace between Ukraine and Russia.
US, Ukraine, Russia discuss cease-fire deals
Alyssa Deets and Austyn Hackmann • March 22, 2025

A month after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the Trump administration began...

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'The Bends' marked a turning point in Radiohead's career, allowing them to discover their sound and become an established band. (Photo via Spotify)
‘The Bends’ at 30: Shaping Radiohead’s legacy
Abby Eckert, Managing Editor • March 25, 2025
Anthony Mackie's Captain America is stuck between his character's previous identity as The Falcon and his new role (Photo via Marvel Studios).
Does Sam Wilson fill the shoes of Steve Rogers in ‘Captain America: Brave New World?’
Isabel Ghizzone, Reporter • March 19, 2025
Lady Gaga creates chaos amongst fans with new album ‘Mayhem’
Lady Gaga creates chaos amongst fans with new album ‘Mayhem’
Brian Jennings, Reporter • March 13, 2025
Features
Del Val wrestling coach Andy Fitz with his plaque for winning the 2024-25 state Coach of the Year. (Photo via Del Val Wrestling on Facebook)
Del Val wrestling coach Andy Fitz wins Coach of the Year
Finley Busch, Reporter • March 27, 2025

This year, Del Val had a successful wrestling season. Not only did they win the Group...

Pitzner, Dickinson and Bivona have been all smiles throughout the entirety of "Big Fish's" production
Three future terriers ‘cast’ in Big Fish
Jocelyn Denné, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 19, 2025

Two successful weekends have passed, and the cast of "Big Fish" is excited to begin competition...

Hintenach playing against Bridgewater-Raritan's girls' basketball team (Photo via Ann Harvey).
Freshman Rylee Hintenach ends first varsity basketball season
Maya Malloy, Reporter • March 7, 2025

Rylee Hintenach is a freshman at Del Val who finished her first varsity season of basketball....

Opinion
In Newark N.J., 16 and 17-year-olds are now able to vote in school board elections. They are one of the largest cities to do so, after Takoma Park, M.A. in 2013.
Should 16 and 17 year olds be allowed to vote? In Newark, they can
Ella Genovese, Managing Editor • March 31, 2025

Feb. 1, 2025, Newark, NJ opened voter registration to 16 and 17-year-olds. They will now be able to vote in school board elections starting April...

As prom approaches, students have begun shopping for there dress and want to make sure they don’t get the same one.
Same prom dress? No problem
Sadie Swanson, Reporter • March 10, 2025

Prom season at Del Val is approaching, which means that prom dress shopping is in full swing. This can lead to tension between junior and senior...

We tested out the most popular chocolate chip cookie recipe on the internet.
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