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Book Review: "Sunrise on the Reaping"

Book Review: “Sunrise on the Reaping”

Noelle Cleary, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

After Sunrise on the Reaping, a prequel to the Hunger Games series was announced on June 6, 2024,  I had one question: Is this series going to be driven into the ground just for profit? After reading...

"When Life Gives You Tangerines"

“When Life Gives You Tangerines”

Aneri Patel, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

"When Life Gives You Tangerines" is one of Netflix's new shows in 2025. Directed by Kim Won-seok, this new K-drama is a hit with viewers all around the world. While K-dramas take on a variety of genres,...

"Sunrise on the Reaping"

“Sunrise on the Reaping”

Aneri Patel, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

The Hunger Games is a very well-recognized book series, which was later adapted into film with actress Jennifer Lawrence cast as the main lead, Katniss Everdeen. Well-known for its engaging, action-filled...

Netflix 2025: More Seasons, More Fun

Netflix 2025: More Seasons, More Fun

Aneri Patel, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

Netflix is coming out with new seasons this 2025. The corporation posted an advertisement on Youtube a month ago, featuring new seasons of fan-favorite shows. These seasons are unexpected for some shows...

Top Hits of 2024: Which Artists, Songs, and Albums Dominated the Charts?

Top Hits of 2024: Which Artists, Songs, and Albums Dominated the Charts?

Noelle Cleary, Staff Writer January 10, 2025

When some people look back on 2024, they might remember the presidential election, the release of the Wicked movie, or even the excess of TikTok "brainrot." While these things made 2o24 a memorable year,...

Did the New Wicked Movie Defy Expectations?

Noelle Cleary, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

The new movie adaptation of Wicked came out on November 22.  It starred Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. Although many of the same people worked on both the Broadway musical and...

Paper SAT vs. DSAT: What To Know

Paper SAT vs. DSAT: What To Know

Aneri Patel, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

No matter what their interests are, most students choose to take the SAT. While their tests, assignments and projects may differ based on their classes and interests, the SAT is an almost universal experience...

Black Friday: The Decline of the Shopping Craze

Black Friday: The Decline of the Shopping Craze

Afsa Aquil, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

Black Friday used to be the day everyone waited for: massive crowds, crazy doorbuster deals, and the thrill of snagging the best bargains. It was the one day of the year when tons of stores would make...

SWMHS Theatre impresses with the latest production: “Don’t Drink The Water”

Mya Melara, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

For the first time ever in the renamed Jon Bon Jovi Performing Arts Center, our talented theater society put on a show  of Woody Allen’s Don’t Drink the Water on Nov. 15-16 for a total of 3 magical...

From Hometown Stage to Worldwide Fame: Jon Bon Jovi Returns Home to SWMHS

From Hometown Stage to Worldwide Fame: Jon Bon Jovi Returns Home to SWMHS

Rishi Shah and Jasmine Kohli October 2, 2024

In a heartfelt homecoming, rock and roll legend Jon Bon Jovi returned to his alma mater, Sayreville War Memorial High School, to celebrate his induction into the SWMHS Hall of Fame and the grand opening...

Reviewing Room Under The Stairs: ZAYN's best album

Reviewing Room Under The Stairs: ZAYN’s best album

Mya Melara, Staff writer June 10, 2024

Singer and songwriter Zayn Malik, stage name ZAYN, has just released his fourth studio album Room Under the Stairs and it’s even better than his last three. RUTS is Malik’s most personal album and...

Biden signs bill that could ban TikTok

Biden signs bill that could ban TikTok

Alyssa Rask, Editor May 10, 2024

On Wednesday, April 24, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that could ban the famous app TikTok if it's not sold within a year. The law, included in a $95 million national security package,...

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