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Is the Voting Rights Act in Danger?

Is the Voting Rights Act in Danger?

Doris Lee, Editor October 9, 2022

After Roe v. Wade was overturned on June 24, 2022, many American citizens expressed their concerns that the Supreme Court would soon go after other policies that guarantee individual rights. This sense...

Gun Violence in Schools: A Uniquely U.S Issue

Gun Violence in Schools: A Uniquely U.S Issue

Rylee Farrar, Editor June 3, 2022

Last week on May 24, a school shooting took place in Uvalde, Texas at Robb Elementary School. The lives of 21 individuals were taken, 19 of whom were only in 4th grade. At only 18 years old, Salvador...

5 Easy Things That Can Improve Your Mental and Emotional Health

5 Easy Things That Can Improve Your Mental and Emotional Health

Lauren Ciudad, Staff Writer June 3, 2022

Just because the month of May is over, doesn’t mean we should end the conversation. Mental Health Awareness lasts much more than a month, and it starts with you! In the past month, Sayreville War...

the text spring break written in the sand of a beach

Why Do We Need Spring Break?

Lauren Ciudad, Staff Writer April 29, 2022

Taking breaks after a long time of tedious work can be refreshing. You can get up from your desk and stretch a bit, perhaps take a walk, or find something else to do for a short while. This concept remains...

Womens History Month

Women’s History Month

Lauren Ciudad, Staff Writer April 1, 2022

Similar to other awareness months or months of celebration, Women’s History Month is an important time for students to learn about both inside or outside of school. However, just like the other awareness...

Free Time Ideas

Free Time? Board? 6 Writing Ideas You Should Consider

Rishi Shah, Staff Writer April 1, 2022
There are many things you can do if you are bored or just want to do something. These are a few you might want to consider.
Facemasks: The Physical vs. Psychological Effects

Facemasks: The Physical vs. Psychological Effects

Rylee Farrar, Staff Writer April 1, 2022

In April of 2020, the CDC announced mask guidelines and recommended that people wear masks in public. This mandate appear to have been extremely successful at preventing the spread of COVID-19 as masks...

My Financial Goals for 2022

My Financial Goals for 2022

Rishi Shah, Staff Writer January 11, 2022

The new year is now here, and to ensure growth in my financial status and for my future, I have come up with some financial goals and plans I'm going to try sticking to throughout this year. I will be...

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...

Why Do We Procrastinate?

Why Do We Procrastinate?

Asma Mahjabeen, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

Most of us have definitely thought about the following question: Why on earth do we procrastinate?! We wish we could finish things on time and dream of an organized life. An organized life is a good life....

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...

Students Commentate on School Lunch Options

Students Commentate on School Lunch Options

Editor, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

As it has become more accessible, students of Sayreville War Memorial High School have commentated more than ever on their school lunches. This past April, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced...

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