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Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, NJ College Named Parents' Top Dream School: Survey Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, NJ College Named Parents' Top Dream School: Survey
Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, NJ College Named Parents' Top Dream School: Survey For high school seniors, spring is a nerve-wracking time as college decisions roll in — but the class of 2025 is more stressed than ever, according to a new survey. The Princeton Review said 73 percent of students and parents reported "high" or "very high" stress over the admissions process. That's the highest level in the 23-year history of the College Hopes & Worries Survey, which had its 2025 edition released on Tuesday, Mar. 4. The 2025 survey polled 9,317 students and parents about a wide variety of college-related issues. Financial Pressures, Testing, AI Concerns Financial s…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Backup QB From New Jersey Sparks Notre Dame's Thrilling Orange Bowl Comeback Win Backup QB From New Jersey Sparks Notre Dame's Thrilling Orange Bowl Comeback Win
Backup QB From New Jersey Sparks Notre Dame's Thrilling Orange Bowl Comeback Win With Notre Dame down 10-0, needing something on the scoreboard before halftime, Irish eyes turned their national title hopes to their backup quarterback from Westfield. Steve Angeli, a Bergen Catholic High School graduate, was unexpectedly called into action on the final first-half drive of the Capital One Orange Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 9. Starting QB Riley Leonard entered the concussion protocol after taking a big hit from a Penn State defender with about 1:30 left in the second quarter. Angeli was put in a tough spot in the College Football Playoff semifinal w…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
NJ Soccer Player Is Part Of Historic Cinderella Run In England's FA Cup NJ Soccer Player Is Part Of Historic Cinderella Run In England's FA Cup
NJ Soccer Player Is Part Of Historic Cinderella Run In England's FA Cup A soccer player from Monmouth County took a chance on a professional career in the United Kingdom and it's paying off, as his team has gone on one of the most stunning runs in the sport's oldest competition. Conor Kelly is a Rumson native and midfielder for Maidstone United FC, which competes in the National League South, in the sixth division of England's soccer system. Maidstone United is in the middle of one of the greatest Cinderella runs in the history of the FA Cup. The tournament puts Premier League global powerhouses like Liverpool FC and Manchester City in the same competition agai…

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by Chris Spiker
News
NJ Professor Nailed These 'Jeopardy!' Questions: Can You? NJ Professor Nailed These 'Jeopardy!' Questions: Can You?
NJ Professor Nailed These 'Jeopardy!' Questions: Can You? Brianne Barker has returned to "Jeopardy!" for the Champions Wildcard Tournament Friday, Dec. 1. The Drew University biology department chair from Madison was one of 105 past winners called up to play against each other. Barker's prior episodes aired in July 2022. Barker — who is Harvard and Duke educated — was seated on a beach in Mexico when producers called, she said.  She played in the Hearts Group against Bryce Hwang, an ophthalmology resident from Philadelphia, and Garett Marcotte, a software engineer from Colorado. Here are some of the questions that Barker…

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
Newark Native Drafted By Brooklyn Nets Newark Native Drafted By Brooklyn Nets
Newark Native Drafted By Brooklyn Nets Dariq Whtehead is coming home.  The Newark native was selected by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2023 NBA Draft with the 22nd overall pick. Whitehead, a 6'7" wing is the youngest draft pick in Nets history. The moment Noah became a Net 🙌 pic.twitter.com/FiVWixfGID — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) June 23, 2023 Whitehead moved to Florida when he was 13 to attend Monteverde Academy where he excelled, being named MVP of the 2022 McDonald's All-American Game and was one of the top recruits of his class, committing to Duke University. At Duke, Whitehead battled injuries, though he is expected to …

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by Sam Barron
Obituaries
NJ Fencing Coach Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 2 Teens Dies In Jail: Report NJ Fencing Coach Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 2 Teens Dies In Jail: Report
NJ Fencing Coach Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 2 Teens Dies In Jail: Report A New Jersey fencing coach arrested last October for sexually assaulting two teens and lying under oath died in jail, NJ Advance Media reports citing his attorney. Stephen M. Kovacs, 49, was indicted this month on two counts each of sexual assault endangering the welfare of a child, and false swearing, the outlet says citing attorney Jim Wronko. Kovacs, of Watchung and formerly Clifton, apparently died over the weekend, Wronko said. The cause of death was not released.  The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office did not immediately return Daily Voice's request for comment placed Wed…

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by Cecilia Levine