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Boys golf swings to success

BY LAILA MOHAMED-ALI Ending off last season with an 11- 4 record, Boys golf ranked third in the blue division last season and started their 2025 season with five consecutive wins. The team reflected on some achievements from the season. “The highlight was our winning streak and amazing scores. Also, getting a bye week inContinue reading “Boys golf swings to success “

Knights hold drive to save lives

BY CAITLIN LAFLOWER On May 5, the high school’s American Red Cross Club hosted its annual blood drive with the national American Red Cross organization. The event took place in the main building’s back gym with stations set up for donors to have their vitals checked, gurneys to lay on while donating blood, and aContinue reading “Knights hold drive to save lives”

Coachella puts a pop back into festivals

BY: DAYAMI VILORIA The famous music and arts festival, Coachella, leaves people stunned every year. With fabulous outfits, celebrities, and music, the festival keeps a grip on viewers from everywhere. Coachella is known for its huge performances with a variety of artists from different genres. This year, Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, and TravisContinue reading “Coachella puts a pop back into festivals”

Freshmen get a taste of France at Maloney’s

BY MARIAMI PANTSULAIA On April 30, several freshmen French classes attended a field trip to the Maloney’s restaurant on Main Street in Matawan. Students had a chance to experience new food and another culture, while having fun with their friends. Students tasted foods they had never tried before, such as chicken liver, which turned outContinue reading “Freshmen get a taste of France at Maloney’s”

Students enjoy delicious crepes

BY ATLEY GABRIEL The French Honor Society hosted the La Fête des Crêpe event on April 28 in the courtyard. The event featured crepes made by the FHS using a variety of ingredients such as chocolate syrup, strawberries, whip cream, etc. The students enjoyed their crepes while spending time with friends. Before the event, theContinue reading “Students enjoy delicious crepes”

JSU rises to the occasion with annual Challah Bake

BY SAFIJA SHATKU On May 14, the Jewish Student Union held their second annual Challah Bake, an event where students took on the challenge of making challah, a traditional Jewish bread. Around 30 students and faculty gathered to learn about challah and the steps it takes to bake challah. JSU used this event to educateContinue reading “JSU rises to the occasion with annual Challah Bake”

Proposed New Jersey bill bans cell phones in schools

BY OLIVIA VAN DEURSEN Events Editor In January, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy proposed a bill that would ban cell phone use in K-12 classrooms for non-educational uses at a minimum. The initiative aims to reduce mental health concerns and increase productivity. The bill (S-3695) would require all New Jersey schools to implement a systemContinue reading “Proposed New Jersey bill bans cell phones in schools “

Picking the perfect college

BY CAITLIN LAFLOWER As each new school year begins, many Old Bridge seniors start their college applications. After the daunting process of researching schools to apply to and anxiously waiting for admission decision updates, finally choosing where to enroll may overwhelm students unsure of what qualities to prioritize in their commitment for the next fewContinue reading “Picking the perfect college”

Fast lane to victory

BY NADIA DERING As the track season kicked off, the girls strove to succeed throughout the season by breaking school records, winning championships, and building excellent sportsmanship. Four girls broke the sprint medley school record at the GMC Relays on April 31. “At first, it was crazy to think that we had really beaten aContinue reading “Fast lane to victory “

The BRAT era – A cultural movement

BY KAYLEE WEINGARTEN On June 7, 2024, Charli XCX released her sixth studio album BRAT. Almost a year after its release, this album has continued to make waves in the music industry, pop culture, and everyday life. Known for her popular songs, such as “Boom Clap” and “I Love it”, XCX has built her careerContinue reading ” The BRAT era – A cultural movement”