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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

Earlier this month, Highland Park High School’s Asian Culture Club hosted an event of food, fun, and culture to honor May as Asian American Pacific Islander month. The day consist...

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...

Readers of The Fling , Hi, it's Christine, the editor-in-chief of The Fling . It has been my honor to hold this position and deliver our first full year of printed issues si...

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...

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,...

June: the time of year when everybody starts to think about prom, class projects, and Assassins! This game has been a part of Highland Park history for longer than most of us have...