The shutdown made them bored. The music kept them connected. Just a few months ago, before masks and hand sanitizer and the words “remote...

How one special-ed teacher is making a difference at CHS When Takia Logan took over teaching a small, multiage special education class at...

A summer walk turns into a waste audit Playgrounds reopened in July after being closed due to the pandemic and, naturally, my two...

CHS Hall of Fame Encourages the Class of 2020 Message from the CHS Hall of Fame Committee: In light of extended school closure and...

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...

Troop 5 celebrates a century of service and leadership For as long as anyone can remember, the mayor of Maplewood has attended the Eagle...

CHS students enter safe driving competition The statistics are startling. Every 11 minutes a teen is involved in a car crash in New...

Finding our way forward At Matters Magazine, we’ve always adhered to the purpose of sharing content that is upbeat and positive, running...

Lucas Jackowski knows how to nictitate Lucas Jackowski’s brain contains words that most adults have never heard of. He can spell them,...

Teaching grade-school students (and their parents) sustainable practices Living a sustainable life is not just for grown-ups. Just ask...

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...

Purchasing a pair of shoes may seem like a simple enough task, but for many area residents, the cost is prohibitive.

n his 13 years teaching kids with special needs, Michael Wojcio has aquired a reputation as a miracle worker among SOMA parents and administ

Every year at Columbia High School (CHS), a committee comprised of advisors, student council members, and school staff takes on an important

Midnight Madness at CHS The night of graduation is full of mystery and fun for the graduating class at Columbia High School. Seniors...

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...

New Jersey robots get competitive at Columbia High School Photos by Julia Verderosa “Are you ready to RRRROOOOOBOT?!” Maplewood Mayor Vic...

The town library was being overrun by teenagers, streaming across the street from Maplewood Middle School in search of activity after...