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MARK MURPHY'S MUSIC SCHOOL! LIVE! FROM THE BASEMENT! by Sara Courtney
The shutdown made them bored. The music kept them connected. Just a few months ago, before masks and hand sanitizer and the words “remote...
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Aug 14, 20205 min read
EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS by Malia Rulon Herman
How one special-ed teacher is making a difference at CHS When Takia Logan took over teaching a small, multiage special education class at...
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Aug 14, 20203 min read
EDUCATING KIDS ON TRASH by Georgia Madiba
A summer walk turns into a waste audit Playgrounds reopened in July after being closed due to the pandemic and, naturally, my two...
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Jun 24, 20201 min read
CHS Hall of Fame Members Contribute to Congratulatory Video
CHS Hall of Fame Encourages the Class of 2020 Message from the CHS Hall of Fame Committee: In light of extended school closure and...
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Jun 19, 20206 min read
ZOOM AND THE ART OF ONLINE KARATE by Donny Levit
Shihan Durand Howard earns a new belt for distance learning On a late weekday afternoon in May, 6-year-old Aila Harris grabs onto her...
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Jun 19, 20205 min read
TEN DECADES OF MAPLEWOOD "SCOUTS' HONOR" by Adrianna Donat
Troop 5 celebrates a century of service and leadership For as long as anyone can remember, the mayor of Maplewood has attended the Eagle...
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Jun 19, 20204 min read
THE CAMPAIGN MUST GO ON by Ellen Donker
CHS students enter safe driving competition The statistics are startling. Every 11 minutes a teen is involved in a car crash in New...
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Jun 19, 20202 min read
HONORING OUR COMMUNITY by Ellen Donker
Finding our way forward At Matters Magazine, we’ve always adhered to the purpose of sharing content that is upbeat and positive, running...
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May 1, 20203 min read
LOCAL STUDENT BECOMES CHAMPION SPELLER by Ellen Donker
Lucas Jackowski knows how to nictitate Lucas Jackowski’s brain contains words that most adults have never heard of. He can spell them,...
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Mar 13, 20205 min read
CULTIVATING OUR YOUNGEST EARTH KEEPERS by Malia Rulon Herman
Teaching grade-school students (and their parents) sustainable practices Living a sustainable life is not just for grown-ups. Just ask...
donny levit
Aug 19, 20192 min read
MAKING THE MOST OF SCHOOL by Seth Peiris
A note from a rising sophomore If we’re being honest, sophomore year doesn’t really sound that special. I mean, it’s not like freshman...
donny levit
Aug 19, 20194 min read
GOODS FOR THE GREATER GOOD by Cheryl Silver
Purchasing a pair of shoes may seem like a simple enough task, but for many area residents, the cost is prohibitive.
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Aug 19, 20195 min read
A GIFT FOR MAKING KIDS SHINE by Heidi Borst
n his 13 years teaching kids with special needs, Michael Wojcio has aquired a reputation as a miracle worker among SOMA parents and administ
donny levit
Aug 19, 20195 min read
THE BEST DAY AT COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL by Ellen Donker
Every year at Columbia High School (CHS), a committee comprised of advisors, student council members, and school staff takes on an important
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May 2, 20192 min read
FUN FOR GRADS, PEACE OF MIND FOR PARENTS by Adrianna Donat
Midnight Madness at CHS The night of graduation is full of mystery and fun for the graduating class at Columbia High School. Seniors...
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May 2, 20194 min read
RECYCLING YOUR CLOTHES CAN MAKE YOU A FAIRY GODMOTHER (or Father) by Adrianna Donat
Welcome to the CHS Pop Up Prom Shop According to a 2015 survey by Visa, the average amount of money spent on prom is $919. That’s a huge...
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Apr 30, 20194 min read
ASSEMBLY REQUIRED by Adrianna Donat
New Jersey robots get competitive at Columbia High School Photos by Julia Verderosa “Are you ready to RRRROOOOOBOT?!” Maplewood Mayor Vic...
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Oct 9, 20185 min read
YouthNet Ten Years Later by Malia Rulon Herman
The town library was being overrun by teenagers, streaming across the street from Maplewood Middle School in search of activity after...
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