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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,...

$1.13 Billion Lottery Jackpot Winner is From New Jersey

$1.13 Billion Lottery Jackpot Winner is From New Jersey

Rishi Shah, Editor April 5, 2024

Anything Can Happen In New Jersey! On Tuesday, March 26 in a ShopRite liquor store in Neptune Township, the New Jersey Lottery claimed a winning lottery ticket worth billions. From Neptune Township...

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India’s Creamy Sweet Takes 2nd Place in Global Cheese Dessert Ranking

Rishi Shah, Editor April 5, 2024

On March 15,  Taste Atlas— a well-known, credible encyclopedia of food and recommendations across the world— updated their picks for the Top 25 Cheese Desserts in the World. Taking...

Host cities revealed: A look at the venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Aditya Kondur March 1, 2024

Excitement is brewing as the stage is set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the host cities officially announced. This colossal sporting event, set to be the grandest in history, will unfold across 16...

Percy Jackson TV series to be renewed for season two

Percy Jackson TV series to be renewed for season two

Mya Melara, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

The new hit Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians has been renewed for a second season as of Feb. 7, 2024, after a successful first season. The first season is based on Rick Riordan's book The...

Before and after beauty filters

Beauty Standards Impacting Teenagers

Mya Melara, Staff Writer January 5, 2024

Singer and songwriter Harry Styles recently made headlines after being spotted without his iconic curls and sporting a buzz cut. Despite the ‘minor change,’ fans panicked, and the media immediately...

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