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LUNCH LUNACY
GAVIN BERMAN, MILANIA BARBOSA, BROOKE MOORE, and MOLLY WOJCIK

As everyone knows by now, we are experiencing a new lunch system at Roosevelt called “20/20 lunches” and students at RIS are not happy with it.  According to students interviewed by journalists from The Rough Rider, the program splits up friends,...

Westfield celebrates another Group 4 State Championship.
Westfield Girls Soccer Team Dominates In Group Four State Championship
By CHASE SCHMIDT, BRENNAN NITCHE, BELLA YOUNGQUIST, and SOPHIA FARZAD

     Westfield's journey to the Group Four State Championship was nothing short of remarkable. The team's season was defined by extraordinary...

Wildfires cause destruction across the state
Drought and Wildfires Wreak Havoc Across New Jersey
By ALANNAH CUFFARO, LEXI SHANKER, TEDDY HOSTLER, and GREG ROSENSTEIN

     New Jersey, a state known for its plentiful rain, has recently been facing a rare and serious drought. The northern part of the state...

The NY/NJ Area Sports Teams
How Would You Take Charge of These Sports Teams?
JOHN PRANKE, ARI GARLOCK, and LIAM PRYBILSKI

Have you ever thought about being in charge of your favorite sports team? If so, what would you do? Here are some of Roosevelt’s best responses...

Photo of President Elect Donald Trump
The Presidential Election
MOLLY WOJICK, MILANIA BARBOSA, LUKE MOYE, and GRIFFIN SIMON

Donald J. Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States for a second, non-consecutive term, the first time this has happened...

Climate Change
Climate Change
GAVIN BERMAN, LIAM GRUNWALD, and ARI GARLOCK

Climate change has always been portrayed as a huge problem, if not the biggest for Earth, and it actually hits much closer to home than many...

QR Code For Petition To Change 20/20 Lunches (in order for it to work, you must login with a google account that isn't your school account)
LUNCH LUNACY
GAVIN BERMAN, MILANIA BARBOSA, BROOKE MOORE, and MOLLY WOJCIK

As everyone knows by now, we are experiencing a new lunch system at Roosevelt called “20/20 lunches” and students at RIS are not happy with...

NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessments)
New Standardized Tests
PHOEBE LYONS, BROOKE MOORE, and GRACE KAVANAGH

Who likes sitting silently in your seat every day for a week? Who wants to do that 4 times a year? Well according to the new tests the district...

The Biggest Contract in Sports History!!!
The Biggest Contract in Sports History!!!
By BRENNAN NITCHE, COBY FISHER, NOAH WEINSTEIN, and THOMAS MORRIS

     Juan Soto, one of baseball's brightest stars, made headlines with a record-breaking move to the New York Mets. After a phenomenal season...

Grammy Nominees 2025
Grammy Nominees 2025
By LEXI SHANKER, CHASE SCHMIDT, GREG ROSENSTEIN, and ZOHREH ORJAIL KANGANI

     The Grammys, one of the biggest nights in music, are back! On February 2, 2025, the 67th Grammy Awards will take place at the Crypto...

Jingle Ball makes its return!
Jingle Ball 2024: The Perfect Playlist
By LEXI ESKOW, BELLA YOUNGQUIST, TEDDY HOSTLER, and BRENNAN NITCHE

     ‘Tis the season for Jingle Ball! iHeartRadio’s annual holiday concert series is back, bringing music and festive cheer to cities...