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Rise in concerns over social media and youth mental health

Rise in concerns over social media and youth mental health

Bianca Lewandowski, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

Over recent years, the concern about social media and its exposure to young children has risen. Only just recently is noticeable action being taken. For example, New York City is suing popular social media...

Opinions on the new Proposed Schedule Changes

Opinions on the new Proposed Schedule Changes

Bianca Lewandowski, Staff Writer May 12, 2023

If you haven't seen it already, the Sayreville Board of Education had proposed new start and end times for the Sayreville War Memorial High School (along with the Middle School, and elementary schools)....

The Effects of COVID-19 in Sayreville

The Effects of COVID-19 in Sayreville

Doris Lee, Staff Writer October 1, 2020

To put it in simple terms, 2020 could be considered "cursed" because of the events that have happened throughout the course of the year. These events have brought people devastation and fear as a result...

Real Talk: The Truth About Lies

Real Talk: The Truth About Lies

Doris Lee, Staff Writer January 3, 2020

"The truth doesn't cost anything, but a lie could cost you everything." lie [ lahy ] noun a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. We...

Real Talk: Under Pressure

Real Talk: Under Pressure

Ysabelle Dela Cruz, Staff Writer December 6, 2019

"So you're telling me a stress ball isn't for throwing at people who stress you out?" Students were asked about their experiences in school. This survey was conducted with 51 students, teachers, and parents...

Cardi B and Nicki Minaj: a tragic tale of the unwelcoming patriarchy of rap

Cardi B and Nicki Minaj: a tragic tale of the unwelcoming patriarchy of rap

Ashlee Bonsi, Staff Writer January 4, 2019

A year-long tension between the two female rappers eventually culminated into an all-out brawl in September of 2018, marked with the slinging of beverages, voiced frustrations, and a high-heeled shoe....

You cant have a Sugar Rush without the crash - thoughts after watching Ralph Breaks the Internet

You can’t have a “Sugar Rush” without the crash – thoughts after watching “Ralph Breaks the Internet”

Ashlee Bonsi, Staff Writer December 7, 2018

Following the success of critically-acclaimed animated film Wreck-It Ralph, Disney released Ralph Breaks the Internet five years and nineteen days after the first movie's 2012 release date. Taking up...

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