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The Student Newspaper of Paint Branch High School

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The Student Newspaper of Paint Branch High School

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NJROTC cadets, Captain Shin, and Chief Mark pose along with Rear Admiral David J. Faehnle and Vice Admiral John Nowel, Jr.
Paint Branch NJROTC Marches for Memorial Day Parade
Bethel Solomon, Staff Writer • June 8, 2026

On Monday, May 28th, the Paint Branch NJROTC cadets marched in the Memorial...

For Prom 2026, students put on their best and headed to The Hotel at Arundel Preserve in Hanover, Maryland.
PB’s 2026 Prom was Epic
Luise-Emerson Terrel, co-Editor-in-Chief • May 28, 2026

On Friday, May 1, 2026, Paint Branch held its annual prom for seniors and juniors...

NBA Draft Top 5
Ryan Bobb, Staff Writer • April 30, 2026

This is one of the best draft classes of all time, with star power throughout...

A Look at the History and Growth of Lacrosse
Bryant Huntley, Staff Writer • April 10, 2026

Listen in as I talk about lacrosse, including its origin and some of its greatest...

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The Junior Year Experience
Social Media Distractions
Seiko Oomori: An Underrated J-POP Artist You Should Know
Kourtney Do June 11, 2026

Seiko Oomori is a unique musician who expresses in her songs how much she loves music and writing lyrics. Seiko debuted in 2014 with her single “Kyuru Kyuru,” which was released...

During Cardi B's opening screening she had this beautiful visual with her face making different expressions then leading to her crows to represent her newest album " Am I The Drama?"
Cardi B’s Little Miss Drama Tour
Keziah Suggs, Staff Writer • April 24, 2026
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Juniors Reflect on “Most Important” Year
Nathan Bui, Staff Writer • June 10, 2026

With the class of 2026 fast approaching graduation, another group of students...

Rising Sophomores Look Back at First Year of High School
Eileen Morataya, Staff Writer • June 10, 2026

Now that freshman year is close to the end, it is time to take a look at the...

The Junior Year Experience
The Junior Year Experience
Rayisa Islam, Entertainment Editor • June 15, 2026

Social Media Distractions
Social Media Distractions
Keziah Suggs, Staff Writer • June 15, 2026

Eva Silva
Staff Writer

As the school year gets underway, Paint Branch senior Eva Silva stands out for her curiosity and big goals for the future. With graduation only about 180 days away and many more summers ahead, Eva holds...

Nardos Wondimu
Staff Writer

Nardos Wondimu, a junior at Paint Branch High School, describes herself as someone who juggles a lot at once. “I’m kind of an overachiever,” she explains. “I try to do a lot of things at once,...

Frank Cohen
Staff Writer

Is it really possible to be both laid-back and deeply driven, someone who motivates not just himself, but everyone around him? It is, and you’d have known it earlier had you met Frank Cohen. Frank...

If you asked a teenager whether they considered themselves night owls or early birds, it seems that the vast majority would choose the former. However, this isn’t the case for Paint Branch ninth grader...

Luise-Emerson Terrel
co-Editor-in-Chief

Mainstream co-Editor-in-Chief Luise-Emerson Terrel is excited to be in his senior year and to experience some new things this year.  Luise has brought a number of strong articles to the pages - and...

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