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SWMHS DECA Sells Hot Chocolate During The Holidays

SWMHS DECA Sell’s Hot Chocolate During The Holidays

Rishi Shah, Staff Writer January 11, 2022

As many students may already know, Sayreville War Memorial High School's DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) Chapter had the clever idea to sell hot chocolate during the Christmas season...

SOCIAL NETWORKING: BENEFITS AND DANGERS

SOCIAL NETWORKING: BENEFITS AND DANGERS

Rishi Shah, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

Introduction: WHAT IS SOCIAL? Social Networking is a way users communicate and interact digitally by posting comments, messages, pictures, sharing additional information, ideas, interests, and much...

Fake News Wins The Web, Can We Stop It?

Fake News Wins The Web, Can We Stop It?

Rishi Shah, Staff Writer November 12, 2021

        You heard that correct: fake news spreads much faster than the truth nowadays across the web and many social media sites, subsequently attracting the attention of more people. Fake...

Doing Garba

Navratri From The Inside

Shaili Modi, Staff writer November 12, 2021

Navratri is a festival where Hindus celebrate a goddess killing a demon.  The goddess is Durga and the demon is Mahishasura.  Navratri means nine nights and it lasts nine nights.  We perform garba in...

The Truth About Blue Light

The Truth About Blue Light

Rishi Shah, Staff Writer October 21, 2021
   Blue light is virtually everywhere in our 21st Century, and our eyes aren't sufficient at stopping it. The sun, computers, phones, LED lighting, Flatscreen TVs, fluorescent lights. Are there ways to escape? Yes, there are a few ways. This article will tell you some basic information about blue light, many of its effects - both positive and negative - and ways to escape the dangers of blue light. 
High school students at SWMHS promote change in the Philippines

High school students at SWMHS promote change in the Philippines

Doris Lee, Editor October 1, 2021

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead The Philippines is prominently known to be an Asian...

The Fight for a Free Palestine

The Fight for a “Free Palestine”

Doris Lee, Editor June 4, 2021

"We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians." - Nelson Mandela People around the world of different racial and religious backgrounds resume pursuing equal...

Indias Current COVID Crisis: Spreading Awareness

India’s Current COVID Crisis: Spreading Awareness

Ysabelle Dela Cruz, Staff Writer May 7, 2021

The spread of COVID-19 has dramatically changed the lives of many across the world. Although in America it seems as if we have the virus under control, other places such as India are being hit hard by...

FBLAs community service project helps raise funds for vision impairments

FBLA’s community service project helps raise funds for vision impairments

Aneri Upadhyay, Staff Writer May 7, 2021

This year’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter’s project “Mission for Vision” is concentrated on helping the community, specifically educating and raising funds for preventable blindness...

Recent hate crimes stir anger within the Asian community

Recent hate crimes stir anger within the Asian community

Doris Lee, Editor May 7, 2021

"The last four years were a step backwards in the integration of the Asian American story in the United States." - Representative Ro Khanna of California The Asian community has never been a stranger...

Contrary to popular belief, eating disorders are not always about food. In fact, they are a mental illness usually developed to cope with something eventful or traumatic in someones life.

Eating Disorders in Teens Have ‘Exploded’ in the Pandemic

Gargi Gupta, Staff Writer May 7, 2021

There has definitely been some huge changes since the start of the pandemic, especially in the everyday lives of students. Things like physical and mental health have been heavily impacted. This includes...

Disneys First Southeast Asian Princess: Raya!

Disney’s First Southeast Asian Princess: Raya!

Ysabelle Dela Cruz, Staff Writer April 16, 2021
The recently released Disney movie, "Raya and the Last Dragon" allows children to “have examples of a hero who takes a very brave step in trying to make the world a better place, by building a bridge instead of a wall”. - Qui Nguyen
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