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As of April 9, these countries will have a tariff implemented on various imports entering the U.S. These countries have a tariff greater than the 10% baseline set by President Trump.
Trump administration to enact 2025 tariffs
Sometimes positive news is hard to come by; here's a collection of five stories to change that.
Four positive stories to brighten your day
Del Val's Project Graduation, a long standing tradition for seniors, will take place the night of the commencement ceremony on June 13. Interested seniors can sign up now.
Project Graduation sets sail on June 13
Del Val seniors drive out of the parking lot at the end of the school day. Current high school seniors were not obligated to complete the 50 practice hours in order to get their license. Anyone who receives their permit after Feb. 1 must follow the guidelines set by the new law.
New Jersey implements new requirement for permit drivers
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
An assortment of 12 donuts from Duck Donuts. The chain has a variety of different flavors to choose from.
Duck Donuts opens in Flemington
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
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
Changing Perspectives has earned the highest award available to high school literary magazines from Columbia University.
Del Val’s Lit Mag wins Gold Crown Award from Columbia University
C.J. Inglin posing with his students after winning Teacher of the Year. Inglin has been teaching at his alma matter for 12 years, and this is his first time receiving this award.
Biology teacher C.J. Inglin named 2024-25 Teacher of the Year
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
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 is ready to perform
This year's Met Gala theme was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." Read Brian Jenning's opinion on the top five outfits of the night.
The 2025 Met Gala: ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’
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”
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 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 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
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 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
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 is 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
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
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 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’
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
Angry Del Val students getting ready to protest the bathroom closures and restrictions.
HUMOR: Del Val boys burn down B-Hall bathroom in protest
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
Top five picks in the NFL draft
Top five picks in the NFL draft
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
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
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
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
An assortment of 12 donuts from Duck Donuts. The chain has a variety of different flavors to choose from.
Duck Donuts opens in Flemington
While poll boxes symbolize the constitutional right to vote, the SAVE Act could make voting more difficult for Americans.
The fine print of freedom: how the SAVE Act silences voters
On March 24, 2025, Jeffery Goldberg leaked chats from a group chat he was added to on Signal containing war plan against the Houthis. The plans were successful, and the texts were released after the attack. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)
National Security put at risk after war plans were unprofessionally shared with Journalist
Torpedo bats create controversy in MLB
Torpedo bats create controversy in MLB
The newest model of the 1980s Cold War is back in business in the 21st century.
The Cold War in 2025
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
Del Val’s new SHADOW Program was introduced from Feb. to April of the 2024-2025 school year.
Del Val’s Shadow program introduces middle schoolers to high school academies
The cutting board made by engineering and woodshop teacher Scott Pearl and his students for local business Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse. Pearl and his students have been working to support local businesses through their wood creations.
Engineering teacher Scott Pearl’s classes create items for local businesses
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
Changing Perspectives has earned the highest award available to high school literary magazines from Columbia University.
Del Val’s Lit Mag wins Gold Crown Award from Columbia University
C.J. Inglin posing with his students after winning Teacher of the Year. Inglin has been teaching at his alma matter for 12 years, and this is his first time receiving this award.
Biology teacher C.J. Inglin named 2024-25 Teacher of the Year
Del Val junior Abigail Drake earns first place for her play. (Photo via New Jersey Stage)
Abigail Drake wins 2025 Young Playwrights Competition
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
"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’
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Gianna Roberts

Gianna Roberts, Editor-in-chief

Gianna is a junior at Del Val and this is her third year working on The Delphi, now as the Editor-in-chief. In her free time, Gianna enjoys baking, reading and listening to music, especially Taylor Swift. In addition to “The Delphi,” Gianna is apart of Quill and Scroll, Model UN, Peer Leaders, National Honors Society and Habitat for Humanity.

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This year's Met Gala theme was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." Read Brian Jenning's opinion on the top five outfits of the night.

[Photo] The 2025 Met Gala: ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’

Brian Jennings, Reporter
May 12, 2025
The cutting board made by engineering and woodshop teacher Scott Pearl and his students for local business Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse. Pearl and his students have been working to support local businesses through their wood creations.

[Photo] Engineering teacher Scott Pearl’s classes create items for local businesses

Alyssa Deets, Reporter
May 3, 2025
Two Del Val Terriers, lacrosse player Taylor Tavernite and cheerleader Izzy Shuey, commit to Division I programs.

[Photo] Two Del Val female athletes commit to Division I programs

Finley Busch and Illy Mavraj
April 25, 2025
C.J. Inglin posing with his students after winning Teacher of the Year. Inglin has been teaching at his alma matter for 12 years, and this is his first time receiving this award.

Biology teacher C.J. Inglin named 2024-25 Teacher of the Year

Gianna Roberts, Editor-in-chief
April 10, 2025
Del Val’s literacy magazine recently won the Gold Crown Award for their outstanding work.

[Photo] Del Val’s Lit Mag wins Gold Crown Award from Columbia University

Alyssa Deets, Reporter
April 11, 2025
Del Val senior wrestler, Jaden Perez, wrestling against Immaculata. Perez was one of three Del Val wrestlers to place 7 in the Atlantic City Wrestling Finals.

[Photo] Six Del Val wrestlers attend the Atlantic City wrestling tournament

Illy Mavraj, Reporter
April 8, 2025
Play The Delphi’s monthly crossword.

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Gianna Roberts, Editor-in-chief
February 28, 2025
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

Gianna Roberts, Editor-in-chief
January 30, 2025
Perez hugs Phil Hutchins, the brother of Daniel, after winning. Hutchins presents the award to honor his brother and family.

[Photo] Del Val’s winter pep rally and 2025 Gold Rush raise school spirit

Finley Busch, Alyssa Deets, Ella Genovese, Illy Mavraj, and Lhiam Murphy
January 17, 2025
Del Val’s National Honors Society held their annual Holiday Tea for staff members on Dec. 11. Winter activities, such as gingerbread house decorating, were a great opportunity to build community relationships.

NHS Holiday Tea builds staff and student relationships

Juliana Findeis and Gianna Roberts
January 11, 2025

[Video] Type A+: Del Val’s National Honors Society hosts fall blood drive

Gianna Roberts, Neha Sethi, Tyler Botto, Ellie Lyons, Lillyana DeMartino, and Doris Cruz Alvarado
November 18, 2024

Test the teachers: Gen Z slang

Jocelyn Denné, Neha Sethi, and Gianna Roberts
November 5, 2024

[Video] Buddies vs. Unified: a spook-tacular soccer showdown

Gianna Roberts, Neha Sethi, Liam Boschen, Alyssa Deets, AJ Wedronek, Finley Busch, Illy Mavraj, and Levi Buczkowski
November 5, 2024
This election will decide the 47th president of the United States.

A closer look at the 2024 presidential election

Gianna Roberts and Austyn Hackmann
November 4, 2024
Del Val has been visited by therapy dogs, including Ally and her handler, every other Thursday this year.

The Commons hosts therapy dogs to support student morale

Gianna Roberts, Abby Eckert, Neha Sethi, Alyssa Deets, AJ Wedronek, and Juliana Findeis
October 11, 2024
Kamala Harris' media strategy has encouraged internet memes to support her campaign.

Kamala Harris’ brat summer: boosting her presidential bid

Gianna Roberts, Editor-in-chief
September 14, 2024
The senior class of 2025's Homecoming Court posing with their roses. Each nominee opens their rose at the same time, and the two with yellow roses are the winners.

[Photo] Del Val defeats South River, crowns Homecoming Court

Ella Genovese, Managing Editor
October 8, 2024
The football team versing J.P. Stevens at their last home game.

[Photo] Homecoming football game set for Friday

Erin Bate, Reporter
October 3, 2024
Del Val's football team lines up for another play at Youth Night.

[Photo] Del Val celebrates football, cheerleading Youth Night

Ella Genovese, Managing Editor
September 28, 2024
Del Val facing off against J.P. Stevens in a home game on Sept. 20.

[Photo] Is football the most overrated sport?

Sadie Swanson, Reporter
September 28, 2024
Students at Del Val are enjoying Sabrina Carpenter’s new album “Short N’ Sweet.”

Sabrina Carpenter kicks off Short n’ Sweet Tour

Gianna Roberts, Editor-in-chief
September 27, 2024
The poster advertising Del Val's 2024 homecoming with the theme "Neon Light." (Poster via Student Council)

Homecoming 2024 lights up the weekend

Alyssa Deets, Ella Genovese, Austyn Hackmann, Norbert Hirst, Illy Mavraj, Gihon Warren, and Gianna Roberts
September 26, 2024
Members of Sport and Spirit selling Del Val merchandise to BTSN attendees.

[Photo] Del Val hosts Back-to-School Night

Neha Sethi, Video Editor
September 17, 2024
The official poster for this year's Scholastic Journalism Week, with the theme "Here to Stay."

Scholastic Journalism Week kicks off

Gianna Roberts, Managing Editor
February 19, 2024

[Video] Del Val hosts first Wing Bowl ahead of Gold Rush

Gianna Roberts, Abby Eckert, and Neha Sethi
January 12, 2024

[Video] Holiday volleyball tournament fires up Del Val community

Gianna Roberts, Neha Sethi, and Abby Eckert
January 9, 2024
Artificial intelligence could have serious repercussions for society.

[Photo] Dangers of artificial intelligence

Gihon Warren, Reporter
January 5, 2024
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[Photo] “The Delphi’s” top 10 stories of 2023

Maggie Davis, Opinion Editor
January 8, 2024
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[Photo] Christmas tree debate: real or fake?

Sara Matthews and Riley Campbell
December 19, 2023
NHS volunteers stand in front of the Red Cross transportation truck.

[Photo] Del Val’s NHS blood drive: saving lives

Juliana Findeis, Editor
November 17, 2023
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[Photo] School’s effects on mental health

Ella Genovese, Assistant Sports Editor
December 4, 2023
The national honor society works hard each year to continue the success of the blood drives Del Val hosts. Members are expected to participate by guiding donors to the gym and circulating the area.

The exterior of the Frenchtown Bookshop, located at 28 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ.

Frenchtown Bookshop stands up to local government

Gianna Roberts, Managing Editor
November 28, 2023
The poster for the thrilling film "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes."

“The Hunger Games” series returns with new prequel

Gianna Roberts, Managing Editor
November 22, 2023
Students at Del Val are celebrating Halloween today, despite other New Jersey school districts banning such celebrations.

New Jersey school district bans Halloween celebrations

Gianna Roberts, Editor
October 31, 2023
Menendez speaking at the Bayonne Presser announcing new Dry Dock upgrades. (Photo via menendez.senate.gov/)

Senator Menendez indicted on bribery charges, needs to resign

Gianna Roberts, Editor
October 5, 2023
Swift's "Eras Tour" performance at MetLife stadium put her music catalogue on full display for her fans.

What is “Taylor’s Version?”

Gianna Roberts, Editor
September 26, 2023
Protesters hold up signs stating in French, “Error: 49.3 Democracy Not Found” referencing constitutional passage, which allows presidents to bypass Parliament.

French pension protests: who’s in the wrong?

Gianna Roberts, The Delphi Staff
May 11, 2023
The costuming and makeup teams for 'Elvis' deserve Oscar awards for their work on the film.

Is the costuming and makeup in ‘Elvis’ Oscar-worthy?

Gianna Roberts, The Delphi Staff
March 9, 2023
Taylor Swift 'The Eras Tour' tickets are hard to find, and Ticketmaster is to blame.

‘The Eras Tour’ Ticketmaster terror

Gianna Roberts and Juliana Findeis
March 8, 2023
Duff and Murray star in the best 'Cinderella' adaptation, 'A Cinderella Story.'

Top three Cinderella movie retellings

Gianna Roberts, The Delphi Staff
November 16, 2022
Attendees at The Commons' ribbon-cutting ceremony were thrilled by all of the updates.

Del Val’s new media center, The Commons, officially open

Gianna Roberts, The Delphi Staff
November 2, 2022
New school year welcomes new nurse, Brittany Kollmer

New school year welcomes new nurse, Brittany Kollmer

Gianna Roberts, The Delphi Staff
October 3, 2022
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