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Americans outraged as Roe v. Wade is voted to be overturned

Americans outraged as Roe v. Wade is voted to be overturned

Doris Lee, Editor June 3, 2022

Roe v. Wade was a major court case in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on January 22, 1973 that the Constitution protects a woman's right and freedom to choose to have an abortion without severe government...

Why Do We Procrastinate?

Why Do We Procrastinate?

Asma Mahjabeen, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

Most of us have definitely thought about the following question: Why on earth do we procrastinate?! We wish we could finish things on time and dream of an organized life. An organized life is a good life....

Close Gubernatorial Race for New Jersey

Close Gubernatorial Race for New Jersey

Doris Lee, Editor November 12, 2021

On November 2, the 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election commenced with candidates Philip Murphy and Jack Ciattarelli. Contradicting the majority of people's pre-existing predictions, it was a rather...

High school students at SWMHS promote change in the Philippines

High school students at SWMHS promote change in the Philippines

Doris Lee, Editor October 1, 2021

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead The Philippines is prominently known to be an Asian...

FBLA's community service project helps raise funds for vision impairments

FBLA’s community service project helps raise funds for vision impairments

Aneri Upadhyay, Staff Writer May 7, 2021

This year’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter’s project “Mission for Vision” is concentrated on helping the community, specifically educating and raising funds for preventable blindness...

The Future of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Future of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Aneri Upadhyay, Staff Writer January 7, 2021

The earth's temperature has been steadily increasing for decades, the rise of global warming not far behind. Ice caps have melted and environments have been destroyed. Every day, people are warned about...

Earth is closer to a black hole than previously thought

Earth is closer to a black hole than previously thought

Aneri Upadhyay, Staff Writer December 14, 2020

2,000 light years may not seem close to you, but that is the miscalculated amount on how much time Earth will take to meet the black hole in the center of the Milky Way. In 1985, it was calculated that...

Lunar water: a new existence

Lunar water: a new existence

Aneri Upadhyay, Staff Writer November 12, 2020

Scientists have grappled with the idea that there is water on the moon for a little more than a decade. It was previously believed that the moon's "water" was mostly hydroxyl, which is OH instead of H2O,...

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...

First same-sex couple to dance at the Vienna Opera

First same-sex couple to dance at the Vienna Opera

Aneri Upadhyay, Staff Writer March 6, 2020

For the first time, the Vienna Opera is having an LGBTQ+ couple dance in the coveted cotillion. This is a monumental step towards equality for the LGBTQ+ community and is a step towards more acceptance...

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...

Potential ban on pet shops troubles citizens

Potential ban on pet shops troubles citizens

Aneri Upadhyay, Staff Writer December 6, 2019

Pets are a beloved household staple, part of one's everyday life. They teach children responsibility and end up building connections with humans. What would you do if that was taken away from you? That...

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