The student news site of St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, New Jersey.

Benedict News Online
The student news site of St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, New Jersey.

Benedict News Online
The student news site of St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, New Jersey.

Benedict News Online
All content by Othman Muhammad
Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson greets Gray Section Leader Travis Wright.

Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson Encourages Gray Bees

Othman Muhammad, Online Editor
April 7, 2017
UDI Alfred Chawonza outkicking the field to lead the Gray Bees to a second place finish in the 4x800-meter relay at New Balance Nationals.

All-Americans At Last

Othman Muhammad, Online Editor
March 15, 2017
Edward Cheserek'13 crossing the line in the 5000-meter run to earn his 16th NCAA title

Edward Cheserek’13 Makes NCAA History

Othman Muhammad, Online Editor
March 15, 2017
The front doors at the Whole Foods store on Broad St.

Newark Gets a Whole Foods

Othman Muhammad and Richard Araujo
March 3, 2017
UDI Alfred Chawonza out kicking the runner from Hopewell Valley to secure the 4x800-meter relay's victory at Millrose Games.

The Gray Bees Capture the 4×800-meter relay Millrose Title

Othman Muhammad, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 17, 2017
Theatre production company owner Daryl Stewart, CFO of Greenwich Capital Ben Carpenter, and construction business owner Carlos Farinhas’85 relating their business experiences to seniors, Jan. 23.

BIGS Program Brings Businessmen to the Seniors

Othman Muhammad and Obed Narcisse
January 27, 2017
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[Photo] The Swimming Team Loses Its Last Home Meet

Sports Caption
January 27, 2017
Senior Byron Simmons running an impressive 800-meter leg at the Yale Track Classic, January 22.

The Track Team Runs Its Way to a US #1

Othman Muhammad, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 27, 2017
Newsroom Production student Obed Narcisse discussing his experiences with Checkology to the News Literacy Project's Vice President for Digital Media, Darragh Worland.

The News Literacy Project Witnesses the Effects of Checkology Firsthand with Newsroom Production Students

Othman Muhammad, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 20, 2017
Hip-Hop icon Masta Ace taking a selfie with a fan.

[Photo] Masta Ace and Powermalu Emphasize the Power of Choices on Dr. Martin Luther King Day

Obed Narcisse, Managing Editor
January 16, 2017
The Gray Bees celebrating after their victory over East Orange campus.

Gray Bees Win Back to Back Essex County Relays Titles

Othman Muhammad, Online Editor
January 10, 2017
Recent Grad Reunion

Recent Alumni Provide Insight on Their College Experiences

Othman Muhammad, Online Editor
January 10, 2017
Physicist Dr. Kurt Jung discussing partial physics with SBP seniors via Google Hangouts.

Particle Physicist Collides With SBP

Othman Muhammad, Online Editor
December 2, 2016
Father Philip Hoover's group members celebrating after obtaining the Group Game Championship in football.

Father Philip Hoover Captures Group Game Title

Othman Muhammad, Online Editor
November 17, 2016

County Champion At Last

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
May 24, 2016
UDII Byron Simmons leading the competition at Penn Relays. He handed the baton off in third running 1 minutes and 58 seconds.

Lessons Learned at Penn Relays

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
May 4, 2016
UDI Fabian Rojas holding the ball he used to shoot a game changing three-pointer.

Father Casimir Crowned Group Game Champions

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
April 22, 2016
Senior Mahishan Gnanaseharan, Governor of 2016 YMCA Youth and Government Conference, with his cabinet signing a bill into law.

SBP’s Seniors Shine at YAG

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
April 19, 2016
Senior Scott Bamberg and UDII Byron Simmons running the 800-meter run. Byron ran 1 minutes and 59 seconds and Scott ran 2:00.

Gray Bees Look Strong Going Into Penn Relays

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
April 19, 2016
UDII Kukiele Kimonawoko getting assisted by a nurse, while she draws his blood.

Blood Doners Saves Lives: 4th Annual Blood Drive

Othman Muhammad and Obed Narcisse
April 19, 2016
Senior Edwin Rutto is raising $1,000 for children, like these, at Sitamani Primary School.

Kenyan Resident Determined to Help Disabled Back Home

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2016
UDII Juan Rosa runs the 800-meter in the 4x800m relay.

Gray Bees Walk Away With Gold at NJCTC Relays

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sport Editor
April 12, 2016
4x800m anchor Stephen Valvano ran 1:55 at the New Balance Indoor Nationals at the NY Armory.

Every Second Counts

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
March 18, 2016
The basketball team is now 28-1

Gray Bees Win State Prep Championships

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2016
Senior Jared Lampley anchored the winning 4x400, overtaking East Orange to finish in 3:20. He split 49.9 for his 400m.

Relay Team Wins Surburban 4×4 at Millrose Games

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Writer
February 23, 2016
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Toro Leads Gray Bees to Victory Against Lawrenceville

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2016
Senior Arnoldo Toro sunk seven of his 11 free throws.

Gray Bees Hold Off Blair Assault 54-40

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 2016
Anthony Egborongbe ran the 4x400m relay.

Track Team Qualifies For Nationals at Varsity Classic

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2016
UDII Byron Simmons took second in the 400m with a time of 51.56 seconds.

Gray Bees Finish Behind Lawrenceville at State Preps

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
February 6, 2016
Senior Magnum Phelps tripped on another runner during the third leg of the race. He handed it to Senior Jared Lampley in second, but Jared could not close the gap.

Gray Bees Lose Footing at Essex County Champs

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2016
Senior Khalil Flemming (left) returns this season after missing the entire track preseason.

Gray Bees Hit Speed Bump At 14th Ed Poreda Invitational

Othman Muhammad, Assistant sports Editor
January 29, 2016
Senior Stephen Valvano returned to the indoor track team in November after missing the last two years due to a string of injuries. Now, he is key component of the track team's 4x800 and 4x400 relays.

4×400 Relay Team Books a Ticket to Millrose Games

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
January 19, 2016
Gray Bees Qualify For Emerging Elite Nationals at Hispanic Games

Gray Bees Qualify For Emerging Elite Nationals at Hispanic Games

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
January 13, 2016
Jared Lampley carried the team on his back, helping his team score in the 4x200 and SMR relays.

SBP Crosses the Finish Line as County Relay Champions

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
January 9, 2016
In the varsity boys 800 meter run,UDII Byron Simmons placed 5th, running a 2:00 despite getting tangled with another runner

Track Team Regains Footing at Marine Corps Classics

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
January 4, 2016
UDII Adrian Ceballo ran in the 1,000 meter race with a time of 2:43.

Gray Bees Open Indoor Track Season at Bishop Loughlin Games

Othman Muhammad, Assistant Sports Editor
December 22, 2015
Senior Edwin Rutto makes his return to competitive racing after missing out on the entire cross country season because of a stress fracture.

The Gray Bees Race at Footlocker Regionals

Othman Muhammad, Staff Writer
December 4, 2015
(Pictured) Freshman Jevon Varela led the Gray Bees to 5th place at the State Prep Championships with a time of 19:02. Isaiah Murray (Pictured) followed up with a time of 20:28.

JV Team Places 5th at State Prep Championships

Othman Muhammad, Staff Writer
November 2, 2015
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