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Community Spotlight: The Sayreville Human Relations Commission

Community Spotlight: The Sayreville Human Relations Commission

Rishi Shah, Editor in Chief January 10, 2025
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Data Science

Newly Approved Proposal: Sayreville School District’s Data Science Program

Rishi Shah, Editor In Chief January 10, 2025

The Sayreville School District is making important changes to its curriculum with the introduction of a new Data Science program. Co-led by Dr. Mala Maharana, head of the Math, Computer Science, and Business...

Legacy of the 2016 state champions

Legacy of the 2016 state champions

Gianna Czerniawski, Guest Writer January 10, 2025

In a game against Middletown North eight years ago, Sayreville defeated the Lions in a 41-14 decision and won the title of state champions. Their legacy continues to today with them being honored at this...

New Year's Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

Marissa Klein, Staff Writer January 10, 2025

New Year's Resolutions may seem like a corny conversation starter for those long few hours before the New Year, however they are much more than that. Setting realistic goals for yourself can help to keep...

Sustainable Infrastructure

Sustainable Infrastructure

Jasmine Kohli, Staff Writer January 10, 2025

As climate change becomes a more pressing issue, many cities around the world face challenges with their infrastructure due to rising sea levels and extreme weather. To minimize the impact of climate change,...

Top Hits of 2024: Which Artists, Songs, and Albums Dominated the Charts?

Top Hits of 2024: Which Artists, Songs, and Albums Dominated the Charts?

Noelle Cleary, Staff Writer January 10, 2025

When some people look back on 2024, they might remember the presidential election, the release of the Wicked movie, or even the excess of TikTok "brainrot." While these things made 2o24 a memorable year,...

Book Review: Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte

Book Review: Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte

Aneri Patel, Staff Writer January 10, 2025

Background: You may recognize the name "Brontë". In fact, there are three famous writers of classic books that go by that name: Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë. They are the Brontë sisters. The...

Drone flying in the sky.

Statewide drones cause panic: Here is what we know

Mya Melara, Staff Writer January 10, 2025

On November 18, 2024 the first mysterious drones the size of cars were spotted in New Jersey skies, and two months later they are still in the skies and the public does not know why. Politicians 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...

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