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How to Inspect your Brakes and Oil

Jaybe Huerta May 7, 2024

Driving a car can be exciting and empowering but also a lot of responsibility.  How do you maintain your car so it keeps going for many years and keeps you safe?  Here are a few tips to keep your car...

Drivers Ed at TCA

Drivers Ed at TCA

Michelle Quero April 17, 2024

Recently I just got my drivers license and I was able to get it in our school The College Academy.  It wasn't easy but it was definitely worth it. The College Academy offers a drivers education program...

College Spotlight: Duke University

College Spotlight: Duke University

Jayleen Torres, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2024

Today I am going to be introducing you to our college of the week which is Duke University. Duke University is a private college institution in North Carolina and is considered one of the best 7# out of...

Dickinson College

College Spotlight: Dickinson College

Michelle Quero, Reporter March 26, 2024

Our school The College Academy is big on preparing students to go to college and helping them choose what major they want to study. Senior year is where students have the opportunity to apply to colleges...

The influence of Heroin on people

The influence of Heroin on people

Carlos Gomez January 18, 2024

There are many substances that are consumed by teenagers or street people who have lost everything because of these substances and who can become addicted. These elections may be a result of the many uncertainties...

Let Students Lead: PGC at TCA

Let Students Lead: PGC at TCA

Jayleen Torres December 12, 2023

Peer Group Connections (PGC) at The College Academy empowers juniors and seniors to help freshmen create a successful transition from middle school to high school. The program mentors are nominated based...

The Evolution and Impact of Technology on our World

The Evolution and Impact of Technology on our World

Carlos Gomez, Reporter December 11, 2023

Humanity has had its moments of advancement throughout history. That led us to reach the point where advanced technology is what will take us to the future. Technology is known as a network of conceptual...

Exploring the Rich History and Notable Alumni of George Washington High School

Exploring the Rich History and Notable Alumni of George Washington High School

Jaybe Huerta, Anik Das, and Jamilette Loja Zumba November 30, 2023

Have you ever wondered about the history of George Washington High School?  This building is over 100 years old! The school opened on February 2, 1917, as an annex of Morris High School. George Washington...

Wide Awake: The Impact of Caffeine on Young Minds

Wide Awake: The Impact of Caffeine on Young Minds

Jayleen Torres, Editor November 10, 2023

There are many times when teenagers and adults tend to get addicted or consume caffeine without realizing it.  But in a variety of ways caffeine can be consumed through drinks, food, and other means that...

Understanding Neurodivergence

Understanding Neurodivergence

Oliver U. Castillo, Editor November 8, 2023

Imagine you are a student in a classroom during a typical lesson. The classroom itself seems very average to the naked eye- there are students sitting down, a few of them chatting quietly, others paying...

These are the sign hung in the front of the bathrooms. Do you agree with this?

The Impacts of School Policies

Michelle Quero and Terisha Henriquez October 17, 2023

 It’s 7 o'clock in the morning, the sun is barely out, and I'm RUSHING to get ready and catch the nearest packed train so I'm not late to first period. Hopefully I have time to buy some breakfast. Sounds...

Photo Credit: Ms. Melo

Memories of Ramapo

Alex Ramos, Reporter May 5, 2023

On April 17-18, a group of TCA sophomores and their chaperones went on an overnight trip to Ramapo for Children camp, located in Rhinebeck, NY. On the bus many students did different things, such as listen...

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