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James Kluska with Robert Looby as Kluska is presented an award from the VFW.
James Kluska named VFW Teacher of the Year
Senior Allysa Catalla drinks her favorite energy drink during lunch for a quick pick-me-up. Energy drink use has seen a distinct rise with teenagers in recent years.
A teenage addiction: energy drinks
Delaware Valley Regional High School buses lined up for departure. A standard time has now been set in place for buses to leave at 2:30 p.m. every day.
Race against the clock: Del Val buses to depart at 2:30
Starting in the 2026-2027 New Jersey will be implementing a bell-to-bell phone ban law. Del Val already has a policy for a phone ban during instructional time.
Governor Murphy signs school phone ban into law
Governed-elect Mikie Sherrill has shared her plans for the first 100 days of her administration. (Photo via nj.gov)
Mikie Sherrill’s predicted agenda for her first one-hundred days in office
The year-long food drive is new at Del Val this year. The annual Wing Bowl helped to raise funds for local food banks, and that event will return on Jan. 7, 2026. (Image via Amanda Matlee)
School-wide, year-long food drive begins at Del Val
James Kluska with Robert Looby as Kluska is presented an award from the VFW.
James Kluska named VFW Teacher of the Year
Star player Lochlyn Marsh high fives youth player prior to the game. Youth Night works to highlight the future of Del Val's sports programs.
Del Val Boys’ Basketball defeats Voorhees at Youth Night celebration
Neha Sethi runs an electrophoresis gel in the biology lab. Sethi’s participation in Del Val’s Biomedical Academy has helped prepare her to make her childhood dream of becoming a dentist a reality.
Destined for dentistry: Neha Sethi chases childhood dream
The pre-match dog pile sets the tone before every wrestling match. Del Val went on to defeat local rival Hunterdon Central at the 19th annual Gold Rush.
2026 annual Gold Rush ends with Del Val victory over Hunterdon Central
Senior Julian Bednar defeats Hunterdon Central's Brandon Voll by technical fall. Bednar was one of 11 Del Val wrestlers to win during the Gold Rush.
Video: Winter pep rally sets tone for 19th annual Gold Rush wrestling match
The year-long food drive is new at Del Val this year. The annual Wing Bowl helped to raise funds for local food banks, and that event will return on Jan. 7, 2026. (Image via Amanda Matlee)
School-wide, year-long food drive begins at Del Val
The cast of SpongeBob rehearsing “When the Going Gets Tough” after school on the auditorium stage.
Bikini Bottom comes to Del Val’s auditorium
The new rule states that all voters must watch all final nominations before making their decisions. This new rule will be in play during the 2026 Oscars.
2026 Oscars institutes new standard set for judges
After 50 years preconceptions about sharks formed by "Jaws" still persist.
50 years of ‘Jaws:’ fact and fiction about sharks
"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" hit theaters on Dec. 5. The public and Del Val students both have expressed various opinions on changes within the movie. (Photo via IMDb)
Two takes on ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’
Bella Diaz plays the role of the professor. She delivered a standout performance bringing laughter to the audience. (Photo via Del Val Business Academy)
Del Val’s fall play ‘Back to the 80s’ brings high energy, laughs and nostalgia
The Little York is a restaurant known for its wings, burgers and steaks along with great service.
The Little York serves up big flavors
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 cast of SpongeBob rehearsing “When the Going Gets Tough” after school on the auditorium stage.
Bikini Bottom comes to Del Val’s auditorium
Bella Diaz plays the role of the professor. She delivered a standout performance bringing laughter to the audience. (Photo via Del Val Business Academy)
Del Val’s fall play ‘Back to the 80s’ brings high energy, laughs and nostalgia
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
"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" hit theaters on Dec. 5. The public and Del Val students both have expressed various opinions on changes within the movie. (Photo via IMDb)
Two takes on ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’
The Little York is a restaurant known for its wings, burgers and steaks along with great service.
The Little York serves up big flavors
Del Val students wait impatiently by the stage doors of the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre before the performance. "The Outsiders" won the Tony Award for best musical in 2024.
The inside scoop on Broadway’s ‘The Outsiders’
A student watching season two of "Arcane." The season was released one year ago, and fans throughout Del Val expressed their opinions on the show.
Arcane season two: One year later
“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
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
Freshman Unified soccer player Max Schwartz drives the ball down the field in the second half of the game. The Unified-Buddies soccer game has become an annual celebration of the end of the soccer season and a start to the holidays.
Buddies, Unified soccer team up for end of season finale
The boys soccer team celebrated its first sectional championship after a hard-fought victory on the turf.
Boys soccer makes Del Val history with first sectional championship
The six seniors gathered together to celebrate their time in volleyball. They were honored by their team and Del Val at their Senior Night.
Del Val Volleyball Senior Night finishes in a tight game
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
Tanner Donaruma wrestling Dante Glynos. Donaruma wins the bout by decision, bringing the score to 53-13 Del Val.
Del Val Wrestling finishes record-breaking regular season
Del Val wrestler Marcus Gary raises his hand after winning his bout by pinfall. Gary wrestled against Max Montalvo from the Ridge Red Devils, raising the score to 36-18 Del Val.
Del Val wrestling team celebrates 2025-26 seniors
The upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics will begin on Feb. 6, 2026. There are a few changes expected for the upcoming Olympics.
What to expect from the 2026 Winter Olympics
Star player Lochlyn Marsh high fives youth player prior to the game. Youth Night works to highlight the future of Del Val's sports programs.
Del Val Boys’ Basketball defeats Voorhees at Youth Night celebration
The pre-match dog pile sets the tone before every wrestling match. Del Val went on to defeat local rival Hunterdon Central at the 19th annual Gold Rush.
2026 annual Gold Rush ends with Del Val victory over Hunterdon Central
Del Val wrestlers shake hands with Pompton Lakes after match on Dec. 14, 2025.
Terriers to take on Hunterdon Central at Gold Rush
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
The fonts Times New Roman and Calibri MS. Both fonts have been used for years for their legibility and aesthetics.
Fonts will always affect us
A snapshot from Del Val’s 1997 yearbook featuring the Home Economic teachers, Laura Strauber, Connie Cyphers and Melanie Loughlin.
Stirring up opportunity: why a culinary elective matters at Del Val
United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem joins ICE on an arrest mission. The Trump administration’s involvement with this federal agency has shown time and time again that their hostility is part of a sick game. (Photo via The Department of Homeland Security)
When ICE pulls the trigger, no American is safe
A Fanduel online casino ad in the Commons. The ad was broadcasted on the ESPN channel.
We need more regulations for online gambling
Common Sense for Animals' shelter cat, Vonnie, wakes up from a nap on a nearby chair. Vonnie, along with a variety of other animals, are in need of rescuing by loving families.
Shop or adopt? Why you should rescue a pet
The battle between the first two amendments is a conflict in the U.S. that needs to be resolved.
Constitutional clash
This episode of The Oracle focuses on the new, adaptive version of the NJGPA graduation exam for New Jersey high school students.
The Oracle: New state graduation exam set for New Jersey
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
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