Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion

  • Breakup songs from down the years

    By Ali Datko, ReMIND Magazine Prince and Sinéad O’Connor Nothing makes you want to drown your sorrows quite like the next fresh wound in an ill-fated relationship — and nothing comforts like a good breakup song. History’s archive offers an array of colorful (and melancholy) melodies to match the full spectrum of post-breakup emotions: denial,…

  • Did you know …

    Daisy Betts and Mike Vogel in “Childhood’s End” NARELLE PORTANIER/SYFY Syfy will premiere its six-hour television event, “Childhood’s End,” on Dec. 14-16 from 8 to 10 p.m. each night. Arthur C. Clarke’s book, one of the most acclaimed science-fiction novels of all time, will come to life in this first-ever adaptation over three nights exclusively…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A flag hangs on the wall of names during the Veterans Day ceremony that was held at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, Holmdel, Nov. 11.

  • LeGrand brings inspirational story to local high school

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Former Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand speaks to students at Allentown High School on Nov. 2. JENNIFER ORTIZ/STAFF In October 2010, Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand collided with Army’s Malcolm Brown during the fourth quarter of a game at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. The collision caused an injury…

  • Mary “Jane” Staeger

    Mary “Jane” Staeger, 84, of the Cheesequake section of Old Bridge Township, left this world peacefully at her home on Sept. 16 and is now volunteering for the greater good. Born to the late Walter and Gertrude Staeger, Jane was a lifelong resident of the township. She attended Matawan High School and was employed for…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Tasty homemade apple pies tempt visitors attending the 50th Apple Festival sponsored by the Madison Township Historical Society, Old Bridge, on Nov. 8.

  • Doctor calls for support of Tobacco 21 bill

    According to the American Heart Association, smoking is responsible for killing more than 480,000 Americans annually — including 11,800 New Jerseyans — making it the No. 1 cause of death. It is no secret smoking results in heart disease, stroke, cancers and many other devastating health issues. Yet smoking remains a crisis in the Garden…

  • Pledging allegiance to flag is self-destructive

    Pledging allegiance to a flag is an act of idolatry and an act of false patriotism, but few people understand this because unlike Jefferson and Gandhi most people do not understand that the writings of Paul of Tarsus constitute the first major corruption of the words and understanding of Jesus of Nazareth. And Paul’s writings…

  • Marching band tops state and regional championships

    By MATTHEW SOCKOL Correspondent The Sayreville War Memorial High School Marching Band earned top honors at the Tournament of Bands State Championship on Oct. 24. SAYRVEILLE — In an impressive display of talent, the Sayreville War Memorial High School Marching Band earned top honors at two major competitions — the Tournament of Bands State Championship…