Three People with Much in Common

Happy Birthday Mr. Presidents!

Is the Reason for the Season Shopping? I hope not.

Is the Reason for the Season Shopping? I hope not. By: Ryan Robinson
Christmas is my favorite time of the year and when the cold snap begins, that’s the cue for the holidays. However, is it just me or does this great season seem to arrive earlier and earlier as the years go on?
I’ve probably seen [...]

Be Thankful

Be thankful this Thanksgiving and think of those who are not as lucky as yourself…

Controversy Everywhere

Controversy Everywhere: By Ryan Robinson
Wherever one goes across the country or around the world, there will always be a “he said” or “she said” moment. Most times, the person that blames another is doing it so they don’t get into trouble themselves. However, one can’t always assume that one that seems wrong is wrong, because [...]

Oakland Teen Polls Townspeople

My idea was to poll people in town about the upcoming council elections, and then share the results with everyone. While some said it would be very hard and a bit boring, I thought why not? The people in town will see it, the candidates will see it, and it can only make the race more interesting and more beneficial to everyone.

Honesty IS the Best Policy

We’ve been avoiding the facts and ignoring reality and thinking everything is okay, because that’s what we’re told, until the problems are right in front of us.

Keepin’ the Dial Local

Keepin’ the Dial Local: By Ryan Robinson
Almost everyone listens to the radio, and it’s usually for different reasons. Some just find a station with a song they like and then switch; while others choose a station for the general music they play, some, like myself, have a deep station loyalty and will not change the [...]

Winter Olympics 2010

Winter Olympics 2010 - By Ryan Robinson

Every two years, the Olympic Games, whether winter or summer, bring many feelings, emotions, and thriller moments that our normal everyday lives cannot bring us. The Games bring patriotism, hope, anger, frustration, and sadly this year, death and injury.
I’m sure I’m not the only one who has had this [...]

If it’s free…take it!

If it’s free…take it! By: Ryan Robinson
Free. Such a nice word isn’t it? Look up the word in the dictionary…or…I’ll just tell you myself, so you don’t have to. The word “free” has 49 different meanings and definitions according to dictionary.com. They range from: “enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not [...]

Do You Really “Need” the Thing?

Do You Really “Need” the Thing? By: Ryan Robinson
It’s that time of the year again that people open presents, put ornaments on the tree, light up the menorah, etc.; and people get into the holiday mood. However, what really is the focus on the special day you celebrate? Is it Jesus being born? Is it [...]

Dog Run Petition Update

The 8th Grade Project by Ryan Robinson for the Dog Run for Oakland, NJ …

Time and Memories

Ryan Robinson shares a personal story of his Grandma, Lucy Chalemin…