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Liam Payne's sudden passing leaves lasting impact on Sayreville community

Liam Payne’s sudden passing leaves lasting impact on Sayreville community

Mya Melara and Kayla Cancel November 15, 2024

British singer-songwriter Liam Payne has tragically passed away at the age of 31 after falling off a three-story balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16, 2024. Payne was best known for his...

DECA Park Cleanup 2024

Sayreville DECA: Uniting for Community Impact

Rishi Shah, Editor November 15, 2024

Sayreville DECA is always looking for ways to give back to the community and has worked diligently over the years to do so at every opportunity. Already this year, within the first few months, they have...

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...

Day of Dialogue: The Way to Peace

Day of Dialogue: The Way to Peace

On April 25, 2024, the event "Dialogue Day: The Way to Peace" was held at Sayreville War Memorial High School in Parlin, New Jersey. According to the faculty advisor of International Society, Mr....

California residents battle growing 12,500 acre wildfire

California residents battle growing 12,500 acre wildfire

Alyssa Rask, Editor June 10, 2024

A wildfire that began Saturday in San Joaquin County, California, has now caused a mass evacuation of residents, officials say. The fire, which has now consumed over 12,500 acres of land, began in the...

Induction Night 2024

Celebrating Honor Society Induction Night 2024

Rishi Shah, Editor June 10, 2024

On Monday, May 20, our high school was filled with high achieving students, families, administration and faculty all gathered to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students across six honor...

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...

NHS Induction Ceremony 2024

Sayreville NHS inducts new members

RIshi Shah, Editor May 10, 2024

On April 17 the Sayreville Chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony for its new members. The National Honor Society is an organization that recognizes high school students...

Ways to prepare yourself for the upcoming AP Exams

Ways to prepare yourself for the upcoming AP Exams

Bianca Lewandowski, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

AP Exams are in less than a month. Have you started preparing yet? If you haven't, it's perfectly okay! You still have plenty of time to review and get a 5 on your exams this year. Here are some of...

Tuck Everlasting cast during song “partner in crime”

Sayreville Theater Society presents Tuck Everlasting

Mya Melara, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

After months of hard work and practice from both the cast and crew, this year's spring musical Tuck Everlasting has finally taken the stage for three shows. Tuck Everlasting is a play about 11-year-old...

Court continues block on controversial immigration law

Court continues block on controversial immigration law

Alyssa Rask, Editor April 5, 2024

As of Tuesday, a new controversial Texas immigration law will continue to be blocked after a decision by the courts. In a 2-1 vote, the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals made their decisions based on...

$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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