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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...

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...

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,...

Which Taylor Swift Album Represents You?

Which Taylor Swift Album Represents You?

Bianca Lewandowski, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Throughout Taylor Swift's ten albums, she has managed to make each one distinct and unique to different periods and experiences that she faced in her life. Each album can be linked to personality types...

Tragedy Strikes at Astroworld Music Festival

Tragedy Strikes at Astroworld Music Festival

Rylee Farrar, Staff Writer November 12, 2021

On November 5, 30-year-old rapper Travis Scott held his third annual music festival, Astroworld, in Houston, Texas. As a result of poor management, a reported 9 individuals were killed and hundreds more...

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...

Marching band: A glimpse behind the scenes

Marching band: A glimpse behind the scenes

Kavita Parasuraman, Jessica Stochel, and Ryan Real November 1, 2019

On the night of the marching band competition, “A Night of a Thousand Stars”, editor Kavita and I got the opportunity to witness Marching Band Culture. We were surprised to say the least, and immediately...

SWMHS marching band competes at TOB championships

SWMHS marching band competes at TOB championships

Brianna Kovach, Staff Writer November 1, 2019

After a long season the SWMHS Marching Band finally performed for Tournament Of Bands Championships. First, they had States on October 19, where they won fifth out of sixth place. They performed their...

Disney Playlist

Disney Playlist

Samantha Emolo, Staff Writer May 3, 2019

   As our school year starts to come to the end, everything starts to fall into place. All those little moments and big events you were excitedly awaiting have come and gone, or are yet to arrive,...

Juniors reflect on their prom experience

Juniors reflect on their prom experience

Jessica Stochel, Staff Writer May 3, 2019

Friday April 26 was an eventful day for Sayreville students and teacher advisors. At the Battleground Country Club in Manalapan Township, juniors  - and their dates - gathered together for Junior Prom....

Spring Break Playlist

Spring Break Playlist

Samantha Emolo, Staff Writer April 5, 2019

The time of year all hard working students anticipate is here: when the weather gets warmer and the long awaited release from school finally comes. Spring Break is coming, and we all enjoy the mellow vibes...

2019 Grammys celebrate music and many 'firsts'

2019 Grammys celebrate music and many ‘firsts’

Ryan Real, Staff Writer March 1, 2019

On February 10, 2019, the 61st Annual Grammy Awards was held. The host of the evening was Alicia Keys while Michelle Obama appeared to discuss the importance of music along with Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett...

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