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Metuchen High School's Student Newspaper Since 1948
Fully Digital Since 2023
Current Editors: James Vissichelli and Katy Donohue
Artemis II Launch
Take Off & Expectations On April 1st, 2026, NASA reinforced its status as the world's most historic space exploration company with the launch of the Artemis II mission. The 8.8 million-pound thrust of the engine erupted from NASA’s rocket at 6:35 p.m. ET on pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This exploration included the involvement of three NASA astronauts: space veterans like Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Jeremy Hansen from the

Joseph Rydarowski
May 14


Historical Preservation in Metuchen: The John Hampton Property
280 Amboy Ave is home to a deteriorating Civil War-era historical landmark known as the John Hampton house. In October 2025, the house’s siding was removed, exposing flaking paint. To address concerns of lead-contaminated paint, the Borough conducted an inspection that initially returned no findings of concern. However, further investigation revealed the presence of lead-based paint. It has been confirmed via OPRA Record Request that there was no valid permit for the removal

Ananya Pande
May 13
Weather For December - NJ
In December, the Atlantic Corridor is predicted to be very cold, as claimed by the dependable Old Farmer's Almanac. For the very first few days of the new month, wintry mix, showers, and perhaps flurries are expected to transpire, accompanied by mild temperatures. About a week or two later, snow showers are forecasted in tandem with consistent sun and dropping temperatures. From around December 13-16, weather conditions should be bright and chilly. Between the 16th and 29th,

Isobel D'Amico
Dec 11, 2025
Weather for the Month of November - NJ
In the Atlantic Corridor, where Metuchen (along with general NJ) is located, November is typically known for experiencing a significant drop in temperatures, with average readings showing low 40s and high to mid-30s. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, rain, sunshine, and especially cold weather will prevail this coming November. The almanac also states that there is a chance of snow in the upper northern regions. However, a resident of Metuchen should expect to see rain a

Isobel D'Amico
Nov 12, 2025
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