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This election will decide the 47th president of the United States.
A closer look at the 2024 presidential election
For the 2024-2025 school year, students will be using a new program, Delta Math.
New math program, Delta Math, introduced to students
"The Delphi" staff members, Abby Eckert, Gianna Roberts and Juli Findeis, accepting the award at the GSSPA's convention.
The Delphi takes first place in Overall Online Excellence at GSSPA convention
The 2024 Terrier Hall of Fame inducts many of Del Val's best athletes.
Terrier Hall of Fame 2024 inductees recognized
Del Val's German Exchange Program students enjoyed their opportunity to visit the country after hosting exchange students of their own last October (Photo via Ben McPherson).
Del Val heads to Germany
Online math tutoring is a great option for students whose busy schedules keep them from getting help during the school day.
Online math help with Wolsiefer and Lockett
"The Delphi" staff members, Abby Eckert, Gianna Roberts and Juli Findeis, accepting the award at the GSSPA's convention.
The Delphi takes first place in Overall Online Excellence at GSSPA convention
Senior Cayden Puttlitz performing in Del Val's color guard on Homecoming night.
Students perform across East Coast in marching band program
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
Del Val's football team lines up for another play at Youth Night.
Del Val celebrates football, cheerleading Youth 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
Math teacher Andy Fitz instructing parents about his class structure and curriculum.
Del Val hosts Back-to-School Night
Throwback Thursday: April 16, 1986
Throwback Thursday: April 16, 1986
Throwback Thursday #13: 2/20/20
Throwback Thursday #13: 2/20/20
Throwback Thursday #12: 2/14/2020
Throwback Thursday #12: 2/14/2020
Throwback Thursday #11: 12/19/19
Throwback Thursday #11: 12/19/19
Cover for the December 1992 issue of The Delphi
Throwback Thursday #10: 12/5/19
Throwback Thursday #9: 11/21/19
Throwback Thursday #9: 11/21/19
Do you celebrate Halloween? What traditions do you celebrate to get in the spooky mood?
The origin of Halloween and its traditions
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
That's so true-ly unforgettable: "The Secret of Us (Deluxe)"
That’s so true-ly unforgettable: “The Secret of Us (Deluxe)”
Students at Del Val have been listening to Linkin Park on Spotify since "The Emptiness Machine" released.
‘The Emptiness Machine’ divides fans
Chappell Roan's album cover for "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" depicts her unique style (photo via Amusement Records).
The “Midwest Princess” rose to fame fast, but fell even faster
Students at Del Val are enjoying Sabrina Carpenter’s new album “Short N’ Sweet.”
Sabrina Carpenter kicks off Short n’ Sweet Tour
That's so true-ly unforgettable: "The Secret of Us (Deluxe)"
That’s so true-ly unforgettable: “The Secret of Us (Deluxe)”
Students at Del Val have been listening to Linkin Park on Spotify since "The Emptiness Machine" released.
‘The Emptiness Machine’ divides fans
Chappell Roan's album cover for "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" depicts her unique style (photo via Amusement Records).
The “Midwest Princess” rose to fame fast, but fell even faster
Students at Del Val are enjoying Sabrina Carpenter’s new album “Short N’ Sweet.”
Sabrina Carpenter kicks off Short n’ Sweet Tour
Album art for Swift's newest release, "The Tortured Poets Department" (Photo via Republic Records)
Taylor Swift does it again: “The Tortured Poets Department”
The Philadelphia Eagles continue to entertain their fans with a holiday album.
Review: “A Philly Special Christmas”
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
Unified Theater will perform its cabaret later this week in the auditorium. (Image via Unified Theater)
Unified Theater program ready to perform
Del Val students gathered in front of Bucks County Playhouse to take a group photo after a successful day.
Del Val’s theatre season continues into Spring
The newsboys plan to strike in Del Val's production of "Newsies."
“Newsies:” a review of Del Val’s winter musical
NF's "Hope" tour was a great show that kept audiences "Running."
NF “Hope” tour review
Album art for Swift's newest release, "The Tortured Poets Department" (Photo via Republic Records)
Taylor Swift does it again: “The Tortured Poets Department”
"Cowboy Carter" album cover (Photo via Columbia Records)
Beyoncé’s new album going “down down down”
Album artwork for "Fireworks and Rollerblades." (Photo via Warner Records).
Benson Boone’s new album deserves “fireworks”
The movie poster for “Immaculate,” out in theaters March 22.
Immaculate: a review
Amazon's newest comedy features some familiar faces in some unfamiliar roles. (Photo via Amazon Prime Video)
“Ricky Stanicky”
Del Val's teachers will be squaring up in a charity boxing match to raise money for Smith's house.
Fighter fundraiser: Del Val staff square off in charity boxing match
Del Val’s first clones, Dolly and Dolli.
Biomed Academy not so secretly masters the art of cloning
Coach Fitz is stepping away from the team after years of dedicated coaching.
Fitz quits coaching job after his wrestlers beat him
"The Emoji Movie" was wrongfully mocked by viewers and critics.
The Emoji Movie: best movie of all time
Kanye West has claimed to be a god, but is he telling the truth?
Kanye is a god
In the 2024-2025 school year, Del Val will be offering hobby horse as a new sport for students to partake in.
Del Val welcomes new hobby horse team
November Crossword
November Crossword
Spell-Phi 13
Spell-Phi 13
Spell-Phi 12
Spell-Phi 12
Spell-Phi 11
Spell-Phi 11
Spell-Phi 10
Spell-Phi 10
Spell-Phi 9
Spell-Phi 9
The libero is a position in volleyball that wears a different colored jersey (Photo via Dawn Aycock).
What is a libero?
The Yankees and Dodgers will meet in professional baseball's most important series, which begins this Friday, Oct. 25.
Yankees, Dodgers to meet in World Series
The Terriers celebrate one of their wins earlier this season. (Photo via @delvalfb)
Del Val to take on Abraham Clark
NHL breaking gender barriers
NHL breaking gender barriers
Del Val Seniors gathered together.
Volleyball Senior Night takes off
Cross Country runners take off at the beginning of the race.
Del Val’s runners take off on Senior Night
The libero is a position in volleyball that wears a different colored jersey (Photo via Dawn Aycock).
What is a libero?
The Terriers celebrate one of their wins earlier this season. (Photo via @delvalfb)
Del Val to take on Abraham Clark
Del Val Seniors gathered together.
Volleyball Senior Night takes off
Cross Country runners take off at the beginning of the race.
Del Val’s runners take off on Senior Night
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.
Del Val defeats South River, crowns Homecoming Court
The football team versing J.P. Stevens at their last home game.
Homecoming football game set for Friday
Round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs are in the books, and round three is set to decide who will compete for the Cup.
Round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs
The puck drops this weekend for the Stanley Cup finals.
Looking ahead at the Stanley Cup 2024
Del Val's Jaden Perez is the most recent wrestler to place in the state tournament.
Jaden Perez clinches 5th in states
Del Val cheerleaders gathered together for their awards ceremony.
Del Val cheerleading places second during Traditionals
Del Val Cheerleading finished in third place at Finals in Orlando, Florida.
Slideshow: Del Val Cheerleading Nationals
Del Val dominates senior nights
Del Val dominates senior nights
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
What holiday do you think "The Nightmare Before Christmas" most embodies?
‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ is a Halloween movie
Newer electric vehicles and self driving cars have many advancements, but have these modern changes come to fast?
Are electric vehicles ahead of their time?
Do you consider art made by an artificial intelligence tool to be "real" art?
Is AI art a real art form?
Both holidays, though one isn’t officially a federal holiday, celebrate two similar things, though different aspects of them. One, celebrates the man who ‘discovered’ the Americas, and the other celebrates the people that were here before.
Columbus Day vs. Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Labor Day serves as a definitive end to summer and a fresh start for a new school year.
When should students go back to school?
Many students struggled with online classes during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Is virtual school better than in-person school?
Follow @mammothcycles on Instagram to learn more. (Photo via Jason Farnsworth)
Teaching on two wheels: how a ceramics teacher built his bicycle business
Senior Cayden Puttlitz performing in Del Val's color guard on Homecoming night.
Students perform across East Coast in marching band program
Senior Jaden Perez placed 11th in his weight class at the U17 Pan-American Championships.
Senior Jaden Perez competes in U17 Pan American Championships
Sean Johnson, an alumnus of Del Val, had returned to his high school, not as a student, but now as a teacher.
Alumnus Sean Johnson returns as new science teacher
Carlos Chaparro is happy to help Del Val's students and staff from the tech office in C103.
New school year welcomes IT technician Carlos Chaparro
Anderson Olcott joined by his parents at DVR Wrestling Senior Night.
Wrestler Anderson Olcott accepted to Princeton
The libero is a position in volleyball that wears a different colored jersey (Photo via Dawn Aycock).
What is a libero?
The 2024 Terrier Hall of Fame inducts many of Del Val's best athletes.
Terrier Hall of Fame 2024 inductees recognized
Hosts Anthony Fleming, Grady Fransen and Clare Cook relaunched "The Oracle" for the 2024-25 school year.
“The Oracle:” episode one
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
Del Val's football team lines up for another play at Youth Night.
Del Val celebrates football, cheerleading Youth Night
Eagles championships on full display for everyone to see at the Eagles vs. Packers watch party.
Eagles host watch party to kick off the season
Hosts Anthony Fleming, Grady Fransen and Clare Cook relaunched "The Oracle" for the 2024-25 school year.
“The Oracle:” episode one
Eckert and Negrin delve into the fundamentals of mathematics and are posed with a difficult question: what is math?
Where Does It Stem?: episode four
Ella and Ellie discuss book banning with media specialist Tracy Miceli.
Book Yappers: Why books are being banned
Abby Eckert and Taylor Negrin discuss and explore the debate of psychology, as well as the science and social studies aspects within it, with teacher Rod Jensen.
Where does it STEM?: episode three
Episode 16 of "Behind the Backline"
“Behind the Backline:” episode 16
For episode two, Abby and Taylor sit down to discuss the complexities surrounding the rapidly growing use of AI in society.
Where does it STEM?: episode two
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
Del Val held its first, and hopefully not last, Wing Bowl at the winter pep rally. This year's pep rally saw Tuffy replaced by a giant chicken in honor of the first annual Wing Bowl competition.
Del Val hosts first Wing Bowl ahead of Gold Rush
The senior class stood strong against the sophomores in the first round of the tournament.
Holiday volleyball tournament fires up Del Val community
NHS volunteers stand in front of the Red Cross transportation truck.
Del Val’s NHS blood drive: saving lives
Michael Mangino's paintings are currently on display at the ArtYard in Frenchtown, N.J.
Michael Mangino debuts exhibit at ArtYard
The Delphi takes to TikTok
The Delphi takes to TikTok
The libero is a position in volleyball that wears a different colored jersey (Photo via Dawn Aycock).
What is a libero?
The 2024 Terrier Hall of Fame inducts many of Del Val's best athletes.
Terrier Hall of Fame 2024 inductees recognized
Del Val's football team lines up for another play at Youth Night.
Del Val celebrates football, cheerleading Youth Night
Eagles championships on full display for everyone to see at the Eagles vs. Packers watch party.
Eagles host watch party to kick off the season
Cross Country runners take off at the beginning of the race.
Five schools compete in 2024 Petty Classic
Delaware Valley celebrates a remarkable senior night with an excellent send off.
Slideshow: scenes from boys lacrosse senior night
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The Delphi
The Student News Site of Delaware Valley Regional High School

The Delphi
Clare Erwin

Clare Erwin, Editor-in-chief

Clare is a junior at Delaware Valley Regional High School and editor of The Delphi student newspaper. She’s also a member of the award-winning literary magazine, Changing Perspectives, and a varsity Cross Country runner. Clare’s passionate about nutrition and wellness, and enjoys cooking and baking in her free time. She hopes to either pursue a career in journalism, or become a registered dietitian.

All content by Clare Erwin
April 17th, 2013: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts leave the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station as plans are made to decommission the plant.

Fukushima wastewater to be released

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor in Chief
April 22, 2021
Sabrina Ionescu taking the court at the 2019 Pac-12 Tournament in Las Vegas, NV.

TikTok video reveals intercollegiate inequality

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor in Chief
April 12, 2021
An Oscar trophy, made of bronze and plated in 24-karat gold.

Inclusivity at The Oscars

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
March 26, 2021
A student submission to the literary magazine, featured digitally under “Art in the Time of Corona.”

Literary magazine goes digital

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
March 12, 2021
The New York Jets during the National Anthem. August 2018.

NY Jets and Nike launch Girls’ Flag Football League

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
February 11, 2021
Amanda Gorman reads her poem “The Hill We Climb” at the 59th Presidential Inauguration.

The poet (and poem) that made history

Clare Erwin, Delphi Editor
January 27, 2021
New English courses offered

New English courses offered

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
January 20, 2021
Lucy Nugent next to the many diapers donated to her Diaper Drive.

Student Spotlight: Lucy Nugent makes a difference

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
January 12, 2021
Scan the QR code above to download the Help App-Prevention Resources to your Apple or Android device.

Help App as a resource for students

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
December 17, 2020
Miss. Severus’ festive holiday sweater from last years Ugly Sweater contest.

Del Val Spirit Week

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
December 14, 2020
Hulu’s ‘I Am Greta’ speaks to the power of young people through the remarkable story of activist Greta Thunberg.

‘I Am Greta‘ Hulu premiere

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
December 1, 2020
Del Val’s girls’ cross country team after their first home meet.

Life as a COVID-era athlete

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
October 27, 2020
Del Val embraces “the new normal”

Del Val embraces “the new normal”

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
September 29, 2020
The loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg is felt across the country.

The legacy of the remarkable RBG

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
September 22, 2020
A drive-in theatre at night.

Drive-in movies rise to popularity amidst social distancing

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
June 2, 2020
Mr. Rick Epstein, Del Val Media Center Assistant, researching for his book.

Exploring local history with Rick’s Frenchtown Encyclopedia

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
May 19, 2020
Amid social distancing, Misfits Market still delivers fresh produce directly to customers' doors.

Misfits Market helps “flatten the curve”

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
April 16, 2020
An outside view of Greenmouth Table in downtown Easton

A visit to Greenmouth

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
April 6, 2020
The 2020 Summer Olympics were officially postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Games will go on

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
March 31, 2020
Not even the Coronavirus could stop Al Barr and the Dropkick Murphys from playing live on St. Patrick's Day.

Staying home in style: Dropkick Murphys live from your sofa

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
March 23, 2020
Clare's Corner: An introduction

Clare’s Corner: An introduction

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
March 3, 2020
Greenmouth’s playfully unique atmosphere make it a great place to enjoy a meal.

Greenmouth’s avocado brunch special with a poached egg and side salad.

Greenmouth’s homade cinnamon vanilla almond milk.

Cost cutting measures already taken

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
February 25, 2020
Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg stands in protest with her “School Strike for Climate” sign.

Greta Thunberg: The girl behind climate strikes

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
February 10, 2020
Chief Justice, John Roberts, begins the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump

Trump’s impeachment: what’s happened and what’s to come

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
January 17, 2020
Each box of Boxed Water is Better is 75% paper and is 100% recyclable.

A water that thinks outside the box

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
January 14, 2020

Del Val “Ask(s) the Super”

Clare Erwin, Delphi Editor
December 16, 2019
Felipe (left) and Dylan (center) stand with ESL teacher Ms. Billmann (right)

ESL students explore the medical field

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
December 5, 2019
Junior Makaya Sozanski, one of Del Val's first female wrestlers, has a style all her own.

Makayla Sozanski to be Coach Fitz’s first female wrestler

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
November 25, 2019
Anime Club issue #1: Snow Day

Anime Club issue #1: Snow Day

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
November 22, 2019
Sarah Hecht and her Morgan at the Grand National & World Championships in Oklahoma City

Senior equestrian Sarah Hecht earns national and world titles

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
November 6, 2019
The SNO ”Distinguished Sites” badge is awarded to the best newspapers on the SNO site

The Delphi awarded its first SNO badge

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
October 30, 2019
Del Val’s girls’ cross country team huddles up at the start line before a race.

Why I run “for fun,” and why you should too

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
October 23, 2019
Senior goalie Shea Cinquemani blocking her hundredth shot on goal

Field hockey goalie reaches 100 saves milestone

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
September 27, 2019
Del Val prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary

Del Val prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
September 17, 2019
The 2019 Delaware Valley Regional High School Girls Varsity Field Hockey Team

Girls varsity field hockey wins against Bernards

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
September 12, 2019
The 2019 Hunterdon County Relay for Life raised over $50,000 for the American Cancer Society

Relay For Life: An overwhelming success

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
May 24, 2019
Summer Enrichment Programs now offered at Del Val

Summer Enrichment Programs now offered at Del Val

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
May 8, 2019
From left to right: Jessica King, Savannah Granger, Amalia Crevani

Del Val to run its 4th annual Relay for Life

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
April 22, 2019
Chris Kurtz and his dog Charlie with the cast and crew of Del Val’s spring play

Del Val gets a visitor from Broadway

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
April 15, 2019
Spring Play Cast Cleans Up Town

Spring play cast partakes in roadside clean-up

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
April 12, 2019
NJSLA to replace PARCC testing

NJSLA to replace PARCC testing

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
April 2, 2019
Clare Erwin interviews Mrs. Miceli

Mrs. Miceli’s spring break picks

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
March 27, 2019
Editors, Maggie Erwin and Isabelle LoSapio, at literary magazine release party

Literary Magazine recognized for excellence

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
March 21, 2019

Sagra Bistro: A restaurant review

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor
March 21, 2019
The curious incident of Del Val’s spring play

The curious incident of Del Val’s spring play

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor, Class of '21
March 10, 2019
Del Val donates to American Red Cross

Del Val donates to American Red Cross

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor, Class of '21
March 7, 2019
Thai Branowski in Urinetown

Mr. Ambs presents Urinetown!

Grace Bush and Clare Erwin
February 28, 2019
On the universal day of love, Del Val celebrates heart health

On the universal day of love, Del Val celebrates heart health

Hannah Chiswick, Clare Erwin, and Gabriella Maffie
February 22, 2019
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons license

Two months in: How to keep your New Year’s resolutions

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor, Class of '21
February 12, 2019
Ms. Billman

Ms. Billman’s teaching speaks to students

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor, Class of '21
February 11, 2019
Delaware Valley Regional High School Logo

Progression at Del Val earns state recognition

Clare Erwin, The Delphi Editor, Class of '21
February 7, 2019
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