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To blaze or not to blaze? That is the question the residents and local government of Highland Park have struggled with amid the legalization of marijuana in New Jersey following a...

This year, students and staff members at Highland Park High School have had to adjust to a new start time. Instead of starting off A period at 7:48 AM and first period at 8:41 AM,...

Dead Center is just one of Highland Park High School’s many clubs that offers students an outlet for creativity and self-expression. For over 75 years, Dead Center has been hostin...

September 15 to October 15 marks the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor the cultures of Latino Americans and Hispanics in the United States. Highland Park Hig...

Football is a staple of most American high schools, and Highland Park is no exception. Student athletes are driven by spirit and the glory of success, but trouble arises when wins...

Since its establishment in the 1980s, the Highland Park High School girls’ tennis team has been a fixture within the school’s sports department. This season, the team has remained...

Since its establishment in the 1980s, the Highland Park High School girls’ tennis team has been a fixture within the school’s sports department. This season, the team has remained...

Well hello again. Did you miss me? It’s fine, I didn’t really miss you either. What. Ever. Over the summer I ruminated on how I could elevate the quality of my articles this year....

Last year, Highland Park High School chemistry teacher Ms. Yang relocated to Taiwan. The school now welcomes Dr. Emily Tenenbaum, a Highland Park local but HPHS newcomer. The Fli...

Fantasy. That’s the word Allie Lesko, artist and junior at Highland Park High School, chooses to describe her artwork. Allie’s inspiration stems from the fantasy genre, including ...

“we fell in love in october” by girl in red “From the Start” by Laufey “Agora Hills” by Doja Cat “Crushcrushcrush” by Coco & Clair, Paul Maxwell “Pink Dolphin” by Tory Lane...

Welcome to a new year of confessions! The following quotes were selected from an anonymous Google Form open to the student body. I wear Crocs in my house. One time, I was acci...

Ten points to the HP Drama Club! This year's fall play is Puffs by Matt Cox, which follows the story of three wannabe heroes trying to get through their years at the Certain Sch...

According to Oxford Languages, affirmative action is “the practice or policy of favoring individuals belonging to groups regarded as disadvantaged or subject to discrimination.” T...

Highland Park High School offers many sports for students to choose from, but one stands out from the rest. With the fewest losses of any team sport, a strong team spirit, a great...

“No More Lies” by Thundercat, Tame Impala “Sundress” by A$ap Rocky “Self Love” by Metro Boomin, Coi Leroy “Peppers (Feat. Tommy Genesis)” by Lana Del Rey ...

This year, Highland Park High School will say goodbye to the senior class of 2023. These students have all worked hard throughout their high school careers, but one student in par...

Ah, my sweet, sweet loyal audience. As this is my final article for this school year, I took the time to look back on the life-changing interactions that we have had. Praise like,...

Ms. Yang is not only known for teaching chemistry, biology, and nutritional science, but for her well-structured class centered around consistent practice. Many students agree tha...

As a journalist for The Highland Fling during my freshman year, I had never met any of my teachers or fellow club members face-to-face. We met exclusively on Zoom and posted our...