Getting to know Katseye

By Cali C. and Emmi M. Staff Writers Katseye is a girl group containing six members: Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia, and Yoonchae. This group debuted in June 2024 with one of the songs in their first EP, (Soft is Strong), called Debut. The way Katseye became the amazing group they are is from the […]

High School application season underway at Attales

By Ava H. Staff Writer It’s that time again—high school application season for the 8th Grade students at Attales Middle School! That means dealing with forms, essays, and decisions about where to go to high school next year. For a lot of 8th graders, this time of year can be pretty stressful. Some people already […]

The Evolution of the Jack-O’-Lantern 

By Theodor C. Staff Writer The jack-o’-lantern is a Halloween staple 90% of the time when you’re trick or treating there’s a jack-o’-lantern outside with a funny face lighting up the doorstep. But jack-o’-lanterns weren’t always this way. It has a long and rich history, well kind of and you the reader is about to […]

South Jersey Eats: The Best Fall Treats in South Jersey

By Cory H. Staff Writer Fall is finally here, and that means it’s time for hoodie weather, falling leaves, and delicious fall treats! Whether you like cookies, pies, or fun drinks, South Jersey has something for everyone. I’ve decided to be your unofficial food tester and try all of the fall South Jersey treats so […]

Eli Colon receives the Attales Sledgehammer from Mrs. Clarke at the September 2025 Attales Middle School Family Meeting.

Attales Sledgehammer recipients share their experiences

By Gianna L. Staff Writer During the first Attales Family Meeting of the year in September, several teachers were presented the Sledgehammer award. The Sledgehammer was awarded to the following teachers: Mr. DiPasquale, Mr. Evans, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Brady, as well as 6th Grade student Eli Colon. Here are some of the highlights from the […]

A Spring Flower: Tulips 

By Delaney N. Staff Writer  Did you know that tulips typically grow in Asia? Tulips are known as the native wildflowers of central Asia in the Tien Shan Mountains. Tulips typically spread west, and tulips were cultivated in the Ottoman Empire. By 1000 A.D, when the sultans introduced a bed of tulips. Tulips have also […]