Ewing Township

The separation of church and state grants the freedom of thought and belief to people. It allows us to be “advocates of inquiry, of investigation and thought.” (Jacoby, 2013) It also permits for individuals to function as individuals on their own “pursuit of happiness”, as referenced in the US Declaration of Independence (Jefferson, 1776). This pursuit of happiness conveys the definite right of human beings to seek that, which gives them personal fulfillment, whether it is through trade, property

Behind General James' monument, and to the left, lies a flat stone in memory of James, Jr.'s two cousins, Sally Fleming and Isabella Ewing. While weathered, it can still be read that the stone is "In memory of" Sally Fleming and Isabella Ewing (Sally’s sister). Behind General James' monument, and to the right, is an upright marble tombstone dedicated to James Junior’s seventeen-year old brother, Robert Todd. The last lines of his stone are eroded from the elements, but careful reading reveals the

If you went to camp as a kid, you probably have fond memories of this time. You may have been a little apprehensive about leaving home the first time you went. Once there, though, you made new friends while having a ton of fun doing outdoor activities. Fast forward to today, and now, you are the proud parent living in or around Mercer County, and you're about to send your child off to summer camp. You want them to have fond memories that stay with them for a lifetime. Taking just a few precautions

Birds in Peril Eleven species of animals have gone extinct over the past two centuries. To many people, this statement would not shock them. They will just see it as a statistic. Many others though; would want to do something to stop this from happening. Problems include natural disasters, homes being taken away or destroyed, hunted for their feathers or the fur that they provide; There are many factors as to why these animals disappear but people are the number one cause as to why animals decline

the Catholic Faith. This is alleged to be a use of state power to support church schools contrary to the prohibition of the First Amendment which the Fourteenth Amendment made applicable to the states” (Everson v. Board of Education of the Township of Ewing, 1947). Based on the ruling of this court case, it has been determined that no matter how innocent the act might be, one needs to be careful not to overstep the boundaries of public versus parochial education. It is a person’s choice to attend

Seniors are counting down to the last day of school at Mahwah HS and college is around the corner, but where should the students apply? It is important that students pick the right college for their benefit and their future. Mahwah HS students tend to go or apply to the same schools yearly. It is important that students think about the positives and negatives when applying to colleges. College is a start to a new future and new memories but how do you determine that? Luckily, I sat down with Mr

The Great Separation Of God And Government Everyday our minds are being filled with conflicting ideas. A wall is being built between religion and reason. This is the truth about the separation of church and state. Religion is a big aspect of life in the U.S., recent statistics show that on average 72% of adults in the U.S. profess a belief in God. The conflict between reason and right goes hand in hand in this country. Everyday those who live life with religion are being tested by people that

The Battle of Trenton was a critical battle that took place on 26 December 1776, during the early years of the American Revolutionary War. The battle took place in the township of Trenton, New Jersey between the Continental Army, personally led by Commander-in-Chief, General (GEN) George Washington, and the British contracted Hessian Army, led by Colonel (COL) Johann Rahl. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) (2013) states that the Battle of Trenton served as the first major American victory in

What are your career aspirations? My career aspirations are to work with, help, and mold students and children as a future educator and ultimately, an administrator. I hope to follow in the footsteps of my mother and keep the tradition alive of being a college graduate and a teacher. As a Hispanic, being a second generation college student and receiving higher education has always been an established priority of mine. As a future high school teacher, I plan to help urban and underprivileged students

Summary of pertinent facts in case: In 2010, a small town of about 96,000 in Rochester, New York was put in the spotlight by the case of Town of Greece V. Galloway (Rose, 191). This case was significant in that it followed the precedence that was set before it by Marsh V. Chambers, 463 U.S. 783 (1983) when the court upheld the practice of starting legislative sessions with an invocation (Klukowski, 72). The small town of Greece started a practice of praying at its monthly board meetings upon the