Mock debate teaches government, civic duty State Sen. Buono moderated event at Herbert Hoover BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - The kids have the facts, and they are voting yes. Students at the Herbert Hoover Middle School conducted a mock debate over a law banning cell phones in schools as part of the "Legislators Go Back to School" program Thursday. More ... School spirit       The Colonia High School cheerleaders perform during intermission during the basketball game against Woodbridge High School on Jan. 4. More ... Officials rally to fight school consolidation Mayors stand against state bills that would combine schools BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       METUCHEN - The signs that several borough parents toted in front of the local television cameras at the bipartisan press conference rally against the state's proposals for consolidation last week said it all. Some of the signs read, "Metuchen Is Not For Sale," "Metuchen - We Like... More ...