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What’s In My Backpack?

Madeline Katsilis, Guest Writer June 25, 2026

Backpacks are a staple of high school life. Every morning, hundreds of SWMHS students walk through the doors carrying backpacks stuffed with everything they need to survive the school day. But what exactly...

Who Do You Most Admire?

Who Do You Most Admire?

Annalise Jaikissoon, Staff Writer June 12, 2026

Everyday, we are surrounded by loved ones, friends, and mentors. But who rubs off on us more? I asked two students: Yvette Kwasikumah and Arina Lisnychi. They both said their mothers. Mothers step...

Junior Prom: A night to remember

Junior Prom: A night to remember

Mya Melara, Staff Writer June 12, 2026

Junior prom was held on May 15, 2026 at the Grand Marque in Old Bridge for the class of 2027. Students arrived in the school gym where they were able to take pictures in front of decorative letters...

Summer Plans

Summer Plans

Leah Nunez Vargas, Staff Writer June 12, 2026

Congrats, you’ve made it to the last month of school! But, what are you going to do with all that free time for two months? Here are some ideas for those who need inspiration. Travel San Diego, California San...

Mean Girls arrives at the JBJ PAC

Mean Girls arrives at the JBJ PAC

“Regina George”, Guest Writer March 5, 2026

By: Regina George (Obviously) My name is Regina George, and I’ve been a massive deal for as long as I can remember. I’ve been such a massive deal, in fact, that I had a movie and a musical made...

Is Dave's Chicken Actually Hot?

Is Dave’s Chicken Actually Hot?

Leah Nunez Vargas, Staff Writer March 5, 2026

There's been rave about Dave's Hot Chicken lately, but who exactly is Dave? Dave Kopushyan and his friends, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy and Gary Rubenyan began with $900 in a parking lot. It was 2017...

Try a Hobby!

Try a Hobby!

Annalise Jaikissoon, Staff Writer March 5, 2026

Imagine if someone asked you what you do in your spare time. What would you say? I used to have a hard time answering. Eventually, I realized that I simply just spent a lot of time on my phone. A lot...

Concert culture has taken a turn for the worse

Concert culture has taken a turn for the worse

Mya Melara, Staff Writer March 5, 2026

Music was created to be heard live, to be shared with others, to be felt. In the digital age, most of us are happy to have our music right on our phones. Some people find music only sounds good on a CD...

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