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Ctrl: SZA’s revolutionary addition to the modern R&B scene

Ctrl: SZA’s revolutionary addition to the modern R&B scene

Isabella Cianci, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

SZA's Ctrl, initially released in 2017, is not just an album—it is a profound, introspective journey. From the moment you press play, it feels as though you're delving into the depths of insecurity,...

Places To Visit This Upcoming Summer

Places To Visit This Upcoming Summer

Bianca Lewandowski, Staff Writer June 2, 2023

After a very busy school year, figuring out what to do during the summer can be tricky. Especially around Sayreville, finding something new to do can be a challenge. Here is a list of places to visit (by...

Honorable mention: Sylvia Plaths The Bell Jar.

15 Books to Read Before You Graduate High School

Lauren Ciudad, Staff Writer May 12, 2023

When you ask someone about the benefits of reading, chances are they’ll tell you how great it is for increasing your vocabulary and comprehension skills. But, the best part about reading is getting lost...

Book Review: Retail Pride: The Guide to Celebrating Your Accidental Career

Book Review: Retail Pride: The Guide to Celebrating Your Accidental Career

Rishi Shah, Staff Writer April 14, 2023

The book Retail Pride: The Guide to Celebrating Your Accidental Career discusses working in retail. The author, Diane J. Brisebois, has worked in retail for more than 40 years and shares her experiences...

How Broadway Shows Like & Juliet Change How We Learn Literature and History

How Broadway Shows Like & Juliet Change How We Learn Literature and History

Lauren Ciudad, Staff Writer April 14, 2023

Most middle and high school students don’t find reading Shakespeare in the classroom to be peak entertainment. Surely, the 2023 Broadway season has noticed that. In November 2022, & Juliet officially...

Join The Sayreville Public Library:  Teen Advisory Board

Join The Sayreville Public Library: Teen Advisory Board

Rishi Shah, Staff Writer January 11, 2022

The Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B) is a group of teen volunteers from grades 7 to 12 who assist in planning and executing library programs for kids and teens at the Sayreville Public Library. The T.A.B...

Adventures at the Adventure Aquarium

Adventures at the Adventure Aquarium

Lizbeth Agyemang, Staff Writer March 5, 2021

The Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey first opened its gates to the public on February 29, 1992. During that first year, they received 1.6 million visitors. On February 25, 2021, I visited the...

The New Old News: A Student Podcast

The New Old News: A Student Podcast

Christa Suchcicki, Staff Writer February 5, 2021

Podcast popularity is on the rise, and the reasons are entirely clear. Whether it can be for studying, relaxing, or just for entertainment, people tune into podcasts to help their productivity. One...

A Christmas Star: How the Planets will Align for Christmas 2020

A Christmas Star: How the Planets will Align for Christmas 2020

Ysabelle Dela Cruz, Staff Writer December 14, 2020

2020 is known world-wide as quite the rollercoaster of a year. Although many considerably unfortunate events have happened this year, the cosmos seem to be giving the human race a sign of encouragement.   ___________________________________________________________________________________   On...

Rex Orange County releases live EP

Rex Orange County releases live EP

Rylee Farrar, Staff Writer November 12, 2020

On September 30, Rex Orange County introduced his fans to his first-ever live EP. Consisting of nine tracks from his previous albums and singles, this EP successfully conveys the pure emotion that lead...

New Korean film Parasite is Best Film of the Year

New Korean film “Parasite” is Best Film of the Year

Doris Lee, Staff Writer March 6, 2020

"A miracle of a film. It feels like Bong Joon-ho’s already extraordinary career has been building to this: a riotous social satire that’s as gloriously entertaining as it is deeply sardonic." - John...

Champ captures his title once again

Champ captures his title once again

Ryan Real, Staff Writer December 6, 2019

On November 15 the Tournament of Champions for the highly acclaimed show Jeopardy ended with a comeback. James Holzhauer came out victorious, but had something to prove, despite his winning streak. After...

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