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The Crimson

The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson

The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson

Shane Rich

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief

Shane is Editor-In-Chief of the Crimson Newspaper and has been on staff since his sophomore year. Shane is the Host of "The Crimson" Podcast and his own show, "The Shane Rich Show" where he discusses all things sports. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, along with watching sports, television, and movies.

All content by Shane Rich

For change

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2022

One of the pondering questions every school year seems to be whether or not school districts around the country should push back their current schools start time to after 8:00 am. This conversation sparked...

Bernards schedule keeping spring break aligned with Easter

Keeping spring break aligned with Easter prevents further schedule complications

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2022

With spring break just around the corner, and warmer weather upon us, the same, yearly school calendar question arrives: Why does Easter fall on spring break? And will there ever be a change? When making...

D.C. Comics' trailer of their newest release of, "The Batman"

D.C. comics’ release of The Batman pleases fans

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2022

D.C. Comics' trailer of their newest release of, "The Batman"

New Eye Matter apparel designed by juniors Shelby Rich and Scarlett Campbell

Students raise mental health awareness in form of ‘Eye Matter’

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2022

As suicide prevention continues to be a major cause and focus on teens, juniors Shelby Rich and Scarlett Campbell created their own suicide prevention brand “Eye Matter” to spread awarness towards...

Breaking News: SHSD expected to announce masking policy update

Breaking News: SHSD expected to announce masking policy update

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2022

The Somerset Hills School District is expected to make an announcement on the mask mandate this Friday, February 18. Governor Murphy said in his press conference on February 7th, that “given the continued...

Tom Brady retires after 22 seasons in the NFL

Tom Brady retires after 22 seasons in the NFL

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2022

Tom Brady announced his retirement from the game of football via an Instagram post saying he is "not going to make that competitive commitment anymore," after 22 seasons in which he won a historic seven...

Half days

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2022

Bernards High School has remained in-person for all school days this year (despite one virtual day on December 23rd), but recently, due to the introduction of the Omicron variant, there has been a significant...

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Review

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Review

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
December 23, 2021

The wait is finally over, ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ hit theaters on December 16th and has become the most anticipated comic book, and Marvel movie since ‘Avengers: Endgame.’ Director Jon Watts...

Christmas shopping demands too much of suppliers

Christmas shopping demands too much of suppliers

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2021

     In a year where Thanksgiving food prices have increased and gas prices continue to skyrocket, finding gifts for family and friends this holiday season has become increasingly difficult. Items are...

View of Bernardsville Center

[Photo] Bernardsville Center faces staffing issues

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
December 20, 2021

View of Bernardsville Center

Setup of the photos in Starbucks

[Photo] Bernards Photo Contest returns to Starbucks

Caden Lorenzo, Staff Writer
December 20, 2021

Setup of the photos in Starbucks

College Football Rivalry Weekend Preview

College Football Rivalry Weekend Preview

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
November 23, 2021

Following Thanksgiving Day, College Football gives fans across the country rivalry weekend.  With historical matchups with much at stake, this year's games feature playoff and bowl altering matchups...

Current elective format needs reform

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2021

     As Bernards High School continues to find new ways to improve academics and enhance in-person learning following the COVID-19 pandemic, a pondering question has become the formatting of the electives.      Both...

2021-2022 NBA preview and predictions

2021-2022 NBA preview and predictions

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic sent the 2019-20 season into a hiatus, and hindered the 2020-21 season into a 72-game, fanless format. As the NBA celebrates its 75th year as an association and return to normalcy,...

"The Many Saints of Newark" review

“The Many Saints of Newark” review

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2021

Sopranos fans rejoice. “The Many Saints of Newark” hit theaters and was available for streaming on HBO MAX starting October 1st. The prequel film to the critically acclaimed TV show “The Sopranos”...

‘Super League’ causes chaos

‘Super League’ causes chaos

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2021

In one of the craziest sports stories of this year, soccer fans' worst nightmare became a reality, as news regarding the creation of a European “Super League” was announced throughout Sunday. The league...

Student athletes change to all-virtual to avoid tracing

Student athletes change to all-virtual to avoid tracing

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2021

With student athletes pushing through the school year balancing both sports and academics, the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to find new ways to spread and cancel sporting events. In an effort to remain...

NBA players continue the rise of player empowerment

NBA players continue the rise of player empowerment

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2021

In a covid season in which the NBA has made constant adjustments around the health and safety of the players, the league has continued to see a rise in player empowerment. As players have felt the pressure...

Tiger Woods car accident: updates, news, and his recovery

Tiger Woods car accident: updates, news, and his recovery

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2021

Pro Golfer Tiger Woods crashed his car early Tuesday morning in what was a life-threatening accident. The 45 year old was driving through Rancho Palos Verdes, CA when his SUV crossed roads and veered across...

Cohorts combine after 5 months

Cohorts combine after 5 months

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2021

Bernards High School continues to work towards in-person learning and, starting Marking Period 3, the administration has decided to combine the A-K and L-Z cohorts into one whole in-person cohort.  In...

Dustin Pedroia Retires from Baseball

Dustin Pedroia Retires from Baseball

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2021

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has announced his retirement from baseball after 14 seasons. The Three-Time World Series Champion played 1,512 games with Boston from 2006-2019, stepping away...

Coverage of Inauguration Day

Coverage of Inauguration Day

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2021

Joe Biden was sworn into office as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, concluding an election year unlike any other. As Trump and Biden’s campaign’s were disrupted by covid, the...

Recap of Super Wild Card Weekend

Recap of Super Wild Card Weekend

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2021

With the expansion of a seventh seed to the NFL Playoff Picture, NFL Fans received an additional two games this Wild Card Weekend, resulting in six games of absolute mayhem. Here’s a recap including...

Disney+ announces 10 new TV series for Star Wars and Marvel - along with future films

Disney+ announces 10 new TV series for Star Wars and Marvel – along with future films

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
December 23, 2020

Disney has announced a massive collection of new projects for the next decade at the Disney Investor Day, which took place on December 10, 2020. The Walt Disney webcast is close to 3:30:00, as the event...

BHS goes all-virtual ahead of December break

BHS goes all-virtual ahead of December break

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2020

On December 8th, Dr. Dempsey, SuperIntendent of Somerset Hills School District, announced that Bernards would be all-virtual for the rest of December. In a letter sent out by the district, Dr. Dempsey...

Boys Soccer Wins Back to Back State Championships: Caps off Undefeated Season beating Steinert 5-1

Boys Soccer Wins Back to Back State Championships: Caps off Undefeated Season beating Steinert 5-1

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2020

The Bernards boys soccer team caped off their undefeated season with a 5-1 win over Steinert in Saturday’s Championship Game. Olcott Field hosted the Central West A, Group 1-3 Regional Championship on...

Longtime 'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek passes away at 80

Longtime ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Alex Trebek passes away at 80

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2020

Alex Trebek, the longtime ‘Jeopardy!’ Host and Hollywood favorite for the past five decades, has passed away the age of 80. It was announced that Trebek, “passed away peacefully at home early...

Joe Biden wins the Presidential Election

Joe Biden wins the Presidential Election

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2020

After months of debates, and non-stop news coverage, the Presidential Election is finally over. Democrat Joe Biden has defeated President Donald Trump, becoming the 46th president of the United States....

The Effect COVID-19 has had on College Applications

The Effect COVID-19 has had on College Applications

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2020

As Seniors finalize their college essays along with applying to universities, the effects of COVID-19 have limited their ability to do certain things. With Standardized tests being moved back, the cancelation...

NFL Returns: Latest Headlines, COVID-19 Update, and Standings

NFL Returns: Latest Headlines, COVID-19 Update, and Standings

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2020

With much uncertainty and restrictions looming the NFL season… football is finally back. As NFL fans sat hopelessly through the COVID-19 pandemic with little hope of a season, the NFLPA and league...

ESPN releases "The Last Dance" documentary

ESPN releases “The Last Dance” documentary

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2020

With very little Sports entertainment going right now, ESPN and Netflix decided to release their highly-anticipated “The Last Dance” documentary. A 10-part series that provides behind the scenes footage...

Community Feature - Priscilla’s Pantry

Community Feature – Priscilla’s Pantry

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2020

During a time when it can be very difficult to go out to the supermarket, Priscilla’s Pantry has done an outstanding job simplifying this task by offering families meal deliveries. Priscilla’s has...

Coronavirus Community Helper-Mrs. Snyder & Mr. Kaplan

Coronavirus Community Helper-Mrs. Snyder & Mr. Kaplan

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2020

Throughout an unpredictable time like this many people look for guidance and those who can be counted on when we need to hear words of encouragement or just a reminder everything is going to be alright....

March Madness cancelled due to COVID-19

March Madness cancelled due to COVID-19

Shane Rich, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2020

As the Coronavirus continues to affect millions of people around the world, and bring horror to many families as well - it has astonished sports fans like never before. The NBA and NHL have decided...

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