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Student Opens Up About Borderline Personality Disorder

Student Opens Up About Borderline Personality Disorder

Kayla Simas, Managing Editor October 24, 2016

Sitting frantically on her bed, "Alexis" turns to the next page in her text book. She looks down at the words that seem so unfamiliar and worries what her future will hold. With the sudden mixture...

Olson Helping Pace Volleyball Team

Olson Helping Pace Volleyball Team

Kayla Simas, Managing Editor October 21, 2016

Before Peyton Olson steps foot on the court, she pauses for a minute. As she watches a few of her teammates dance before their home game against Roberts Wesleyan, she pulls out her phone. She presses play...

Escala Returns To Squad; Team Falls in ECC Semis, 2-0

Escala Returns To Squad; Team Falls in ECC Semis, 2-0

Kayla Simas, Managing Editor October 21, 2016

Standing front row by the fence of the Mercy Field, Stephanie Escala was cheering on the Lady Mavericks during their 2014-2015 ECC finals. The game against the Bridgeport Purple Knights was ongoing and...

What Lies Ahead

What Lies Ahead

Kayla Simas, Managing Editor October 10, 2016

As I lie in bed, wide awake at 3:30 a.m., my mind decides to wander. It’s running all over the place, but somehow, it always leads me back to you. It’s almost frightening thinking about you, honestly. I...

OP/ED: Kaepernick Shouldnt Forget Those Who Give Him Right To Protest

OP/ED: Kaepernick Shouldn’t Forget Those Who Give Him Right To Protest

Kayla Simas, Managing Editor October 4, 2016

If there’s one thing I have learned within the past few weeks, it’s that it doesn’t matter what team you root for, or if you don’t watch football. Everyone knows the name Colin Kaepernick. In...

Watson and Mens Soccer Eyes First Winning Season In Three Years

Watson and Men’s Soccer Eyes First Winning Season In Three Years

Kayla Simas, Managing Editor October 4, 2016

Waiting off to the side during a 98-minute lightning delay after the first half against American International Yellow Jackets in 2015, Daniel Watson hoped with everything he had, the Mavericks would pull...

Ballin Showing Heart As She Ends Her Field Hockey Career

Ballin Showing Heart As She Ends Her Field Hockey Career

Kayla Simas, Managing Editor September 29, 2016

Standing in a circle with twenty-two of her fellow teammates, Jackie Ballin awaits patiently for her turn to speak. She listens carefully as her teammates discuss their best attributes. Then it was her...

Once A Mav, Always A Mav

Once A Mav, Always A Mav

Kayla Simas, Managing Editor September 28, 2016

Leaning back on his chair as he’s sitting at a table, Tyler Cinelli looks down at his left arm. He glances at his most recent tattoo. It features a baseball with the letters NJD vertically. Below, it...

When Grief Takes Over...

When Grief Takes Over…

Kayla Simas, Managing Editor September 25, 2016

It’s the third day of fall and for the first time, it actually feels like fall weather. The windows of my car are rolled down and 94.7 Nash FM is blasting through the speakers, as the crisp, fresh air...

For the Love of the Game

‘For the Love of the Game’

September 22, 2016

Daley’s love and passion for baseball is described by his friends as beyond anything they’ve ever known. He’s often described as the underclassman captain and the heart of the team, and to his family,...

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