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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...

Book Review: If He Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin

Book Review: If He Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin

Bianca Lewandowski, Staff Writer February 5, 2024

Recently, I read the book If He Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin, a recommendation from my TikTok feed. Overall, I give this book 9/10. It is your classic romance book, but with some twists that kept...

Investing 101 Book

Book Review: “Investing 101…” by Michele Cagan 

Rishi Shah, Editor January 5, 2024

Book Review: "Investing 101" by Michele Cagan        Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) The book “Investing 101: From Stocks and Bonds to ETFs and IPOs, an Essential Primer on...

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...

FBLA Launches Project Insulin

FBLA Launches Project Insulin

Rylee Farrar, Staff Editor January 6, 2023

On December 29, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) announced its annual community service project for the 2022-23 school year - Project Insulin. FBLA is the largest ongoing organization that...

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...

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...

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...

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