Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • Students bring history of 1968 to life

    Conduct interviews, create Web site to chronicle 1968 BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Students Juan Ramos, Tim Bandora, Ravneet Singh and Keith Powell (l-r) interview Kenneth Smutko as part of a project by three classes at the North Brunswick Township High School to chronicle the year 1968. NORTH BRUNSWICK – The Tet Offensive. The assassinations…

  • School’s out for summer

    From top: Laura Pantin receives her diploma during the 2008 South Brunswick High School commencement exercise, held at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton on June 23. Veena Raju delivers her valedictorial address during the commencement. Nicolette Datri waits to be called to receive her diploma. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY STAFF

  • Red State/Blue State

    Windfall profits tax won’t ease your pain at the pump DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Dear Greg: In your heart of Blue State hearts, I…

  • Coda

    With Chinese food, it’s often lost in translation GREG BEAN My grandmother on my father’s side was born in 1895 and lived most of her life close to the spot where the Golden Spike was driven on the transcontinental railroad. Her town was a true melting pot on account of the fact that it drew…

  • Limiting of rights is offensive to all

    Last week the Supreme Court declared the Washington, D.C., gun ban unconstitutional and in the process made it clear that the rights identified in the second amendment were rights of the individual, just like the rights identified in the First Amendment. We hear a lot about our First Amendment rights. The press frequently reminds us…

  • A ‘million’ thanks extended to supporters

    We’re almost there … as of today, we have received over $9,400 for Linwood Middle School’s “What’s a Million?” project. All of the donations received through this project are donated to the North Brunswick Food Bank. With that said, we are still accepting donations through the school, so please feel free to contact the school…

  • Tips to avoid summer underage drinking

    Did you know that more young people try alcohol for the first time during June and July than at any other time of the year? Keeping teens occupied and supervised helps to ensure they have a safe summer. By involving teens in a variety of alcohol-free activities, such as sports, summer camps and outdoor recreational…

  • Students hit the right notes at competition

    Judd chorus places first at Music in the Parks for third year in a row BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – For the third year in a row, the Judd Elementary School Advanced Chorus received a firstplace rating at the Music in the Parks competition at Kutztown University, Pa., on June 6. The…

  • No more pencils, no more books

    Top: Seniors listen to U.S. District Attorney Christopher Christie’s speech during the North Brunswick Township High School 2008 commencement ceremony, held at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton on June 19. Bottom: Members of the choir perform for the last time together. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff