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The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson

The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson

Meghan Shelley

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief

Meghan is a senior at BHS, and this is her third year working as an editor for The Crimson. She especially enjoys writing and editing articles relating to entertainment and opinions. In her free time she enjoys reading, writing, baking, and hiking. She plans to pursue journalism in college.

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Millie Bobby Brown gets engaged at the age of 19.

Millie Bobby Brown engaged at 19: another child star lost to early adulthood

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
April 15, 2023

When the first season of Stranger Things released in 2016 and took the world by storm, the young unknown actress with a shaved head and big brown eyes was an immediate favorite amongst fans. Millie Bobby...

New and final season popular TV show "Succession" found on HBO Max

HBO’s hit show “Succession” returns for final season

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
March 23, 2023

The vastly popular HBO program “Succession,” following the media conglomerate Roy family, will at last be returning for the fourth and final season on Sunday, March 26. With one episode airing each...

The Weeknd takes to Twitter to respond to "The Idol" criticism

HBO’s The Idol riddled with controversy: Sam Levinson must be stopped

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
March 17, 2023

Sam Levinson has received critical acclaim for his work on Euphoria, the TV show that has served as a cultural phenomenon that has permeated beyond teen television and grasped the attention of viewers...

Building on the campus of Michigan State University: site of recent shooting

Michigan State shooting indicates persistent need for gun control now

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
February 16, 2023

The unfortunate inevitability of another tragic and devastating shooting has once again rocked the nation on February 13th, when all across the country Americans checked the news to find yet another mass...

Students in their College Readiness class post hands on assignment

Students need engaging classroom activities to promote learning

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
February 1, 2023

Following the pandemic, the 2022-2023 school year marks the return to more traditional learning. Students are not required to wear masks, social distancing is no longer practiced, and remote learning is...

The exterior of local book store The Bookworm in Bernardsville

Shopping locally more important than ever this holiday season

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
December 16, 2022

As the holidays draw near, we once again see the annual global uptick in consumerism that comes every December. As the years have gone on, online shopping and expedited shipping has made this process easier...

Photo of the new American Thanksgiving that strips the holiday of its authentic meaning

Bernards theater department hosts important workshop

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
November 22, 2022

Running from November 18-20th, Bernards High School Theater will perform The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, a play adapted from the novel originally written by Mark Haddon. The story follows...

The SAT book that thousands of students use to prepare for the standardized test

Standardized testing unfair: highlights inequalities in education

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
October 28, 2022

Standardized testing unfair: highlights inequities in education opportunity As another year of college application deadlines inch closer, students all across the country are clamoring to try their hand...

A variety of popular novels that have gained attraction through "Booktok"

“Booktok” novels impacting youth understanding of literature

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
October 6, 2022

A variety of popular novels that have gained attraction through "Booktok"

Against change

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
May 13, 2022

A bill introduced to New Jersey legislation in March 2022 suggests schools in the state adjust start times to no earlier than 8:30 A.M. The goal of this bill would be to allow students additional time...

Proposed change in week of spring break for BHS 2022-2023 calendar

[Photo] Decoupling spring break from Easter will be more consistent and manageable for students

Charlotte Zaun, Staff writer
April 27, 2022

Proposed change in week of spring break for BHS 2022-2023 calendar

Bernards High School 2022-2023 school schedule incorporating holiday and season breaks

[Photo] Great Debate: Should spring break be decoupled from Easter?

April 27, 2022

Bernards High School 2022-2023 school schedule incorporating holiday and season breaks

Key Club teacher dares return to Bernards

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
April 8, 2022

Yet another year of the Key Club sponsored “teacher dares” have rolled around. With all proceeds going towards research for Leukemia and Lymphoma, “Pennies for Patients” run by The Leukemia...

Will Smith smacking Chris Rock

Backlash against Will Smith lacks nuance

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
March 29, 2022

When viewers tuned in to the ninety-fourth annual academy awards, it is suffice to say they expected more of the usual; impedibly dressed stars, stale self-deprecating humor from Hollywood’s most prominent...

Octopus illustration from BHS junior, Geo, for octopus farm debate

New octopus farm in Spain sparks moral debate

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
March 23, 2022

In recent years, pushback against the unethical conditions animals endure in the meat and dairy industry has been greater than ever. Despite this, these industries continue to flourish, and even expand....

Students protesting at the GSA Walkout

GSA leads national walkout at Bernards High School

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
March 23, 2022

All over the country there has been intense pushback against recently introduced discriminatory laws in Texas and Florida, and now, students are taking a stand. Florida's new “don’t say gay” bill...

Teenage representation in media

Teenage representation in media

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 2022

     The culture surrounding society’s hyperfixation on youth is uniquely demonstrated with the media surrounding teenage stories. The “Coming-of-Age” genre has long been popular among all audiences...

Euphoria must be viewed through a critical lens

Euphoria must be viewed through a critical lens

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 2022

Since its 2019 release, Euphoria has fundamentally solidified its place in popular culture, receiving six Emmy nominations following the release of its first season. It is recognizable for its stunning...

All-virtual

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
January 28, 2022

September marked the first time BHS had a completely in-person student body since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020. Students and staff alike were elated to finally return to a semblance of normalcy,...

Preview of "spider-man: no way home"

Preview of “spider-man: no way home”

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
December 17, 2021

After almost two years in the pandemic, movie theaters seem to finally be recovering from their vast decline in patronage. While there have been recent blockbusters that have attracted viewers attention,...

Harry Potter "Return to Hogwarts" 20th reunion of cast

Harry Potter “Return to Hogwarts” 20th reunion of cast

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
November 22, 2021

It’s been 20 years since the release of the first phenomenally popular Harry Potter film, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”. Since the series' final and highest-grossing film, “Harry Potter...

Current elective format works

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
November 19, 2021

School electives present students with a unique opportunity to expand upon their interests, or try out a new activity while in class. Credit requirements in multiple different fields have students trying...

Broadway reopens after eighteen month hiatus

Broadway reopens after eighteen month hiatus

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
October 29, 2021

“The show must go on” is the slogan most closely associated with Broadway and the prestigious theater's resilience. Not even during the 1918 flu pandemic did the theater close its doors, and it is...

How BHS students feel about new lunch procedures

How BHS students feel about new lunch procedures

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
October 6, 2021

With the option for virtual school eliminated, Bernards is back to having every student in-person for the first time since the 2019-2020 school year. This results in certain procedures, such as lunch,...

Marvel Announces Films To Be Released Throughout Phase Four

Marvel Announces Films To Be Released Throughout Phase Four

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
May 13, 2021

The Marvel franchise has produced an astounding amount of films in recent years, many that helped define cinema of the 2000’s and 2010’s. After Endgame, the final Avengers movie, some fans were left...

Demi Lovato Slams Frozen Yogurt Shop

Demi Lovato Slams Frozen Yogurt Shop

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
April 13, 2021

Demi Lovato has received her fair share of backlash online throughout the years. Lovato has dealt with insensitive “jokes” about her drug abuse problem and overdose since the public was made aware...

Lana Del Rey Releases New Album Despite Backlash

Lana Del Rey Releases New Album Despite Backlash

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
April 1, 2021

Fans of the singer Lana Del Rey anxiously awaited the star’s newest album, which had long been promised, and the release date pushed back. Finally, after months of anticipation, “Chemtrails Over the...

Virus continues to impact education decisions

Virus continues to impact education decisions

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
March 29, 2021

As the third marking period of the 2020-2021 school year comes to a close, and we enter the last few months of school, it is adequate to say the year has been a bit of a roller coaster. With virtual learning...

A Year After Ahmaud Arbery's Death, Has Justice Been Served?

A Year After Ahmaud Arbery’s Death, Has Justice Been Served?

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
March 5, 2021

Ahmaud Arbery was just twenty-five years old when he was murdered by a group of white men in a Georgia neighborhood on February 23, 2020. Arbery was simply out for a jog, unarmed, and of no threat to anyone,...

How Astrologers Say Mercury Retrograde Will Affect Us

How Astrologers Say Mercury Retrograde Will Affect Us

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
February 23, 2021

Has something about life felt off, seemingly inexplicably? Whether you’ve been unmotivated, struggling with work or personal life, astrologers seem to have a reasoning for a collective slump we all may...

Former Trump Adviser Kellyanne Conway Ousted For Alleged Child Abuse

Former Trump Adviser Kellyanne Conway Ousted For Alleged Child Abuse

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
February 17, 2021

Claudia Conway is a sixteen year old girl and influencer, popular on Tik Tok, Instagram and Twitter, amassing millions of followers. However, she is also well known for her two infamously controversial...

2020: One of the Hottest Years on Record

2020: One of the Hottest Years on Record

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
January 22, 2021

2020 is a year that will certainly live in infamy for many reasons. Convoluted with a global pandemic, wildfires, deadly bees, and political turmoil. However, one of the most devastating aspects that has...

The Christmas Star

The Christmas Star

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
December 26, 2020

The two largest planets in our solar system formed the highly rare “great conjunction” when Jupiter and Saturn came closer together than they have in roughly eight hundred years. On Monday, the conjunction...

Jupiter and Saturn are closer than ever

Jupiter and Saturn are closer than ever

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
December 23, 2020

The two largest planets in our solar system formed the highly rare “great conjunction” when Jupiter and Saturn came closer together than they have in roughly eight hundred years. On Monday, the conjunction...

Grammy's Face Backlash for 2020 Nominations

Grammy’s Face Backlash for 2020 Nominations

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
December 21, 2020

In late November when the nominations for the 2020 Grammy’s were announced, the world was angry and shocked at some of the artists and works that were snubbed. It only took a few hours for #TheGrammy’sAreOverParty...

Why Bernards Schools Should Shut Down

Why Bernards Schools Should Shut Down

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
December 2, 2020

The year that seemed like it would never end is finally coming to a close. After the previous few months, it is clear that everyone could benefit from some holiday spirit. However, the next few weeks are...

SpaceX Successfully Launches Second Crew to Space

SpaceX Successfully Launches Second Crew to Space

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
November 25, 2020

On Sunday the fifteenth of November, four astronauts, Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker, and Soichi Noguchi took off on a SpaceX spacecraft, beginning what NASA hopes to be a successful partnership...

Ariana Grande Releases her Sixth Studio Album "Positions"

Ariana Grande Releases her Sixth Studio Album “Positions”

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
November 11, 2020

After previously being reluctant to release music during the pandemic, popstar Ariana Grande has released her sixth studio album, Positions, on October 30th. Positions is a far cry from her last album,...

The New Rotate and Drop Schedule: What Do the Students Think?

The New Rotate and Drop Schedule: What Do the Students Think?

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
November 5, 2020

As we enter the second marking period, Bernards continues to adapt throughout these confusing times. While the hybrid schedule remains in place, students are now able to attend in-person school on Mondays,...

History made at the Emmy's

History made at the Emmy’s

Meghan Shelley, Editor-In-Chief
October 15, 2020

A far cry from what viewers are used to seeing, this year's annual Emmy awards were filled with virtual guests and nominees, making up one of the most strange, yet historic Emmy’s ever. The seventy-second...

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