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High schoolers put too much pressure on getting into top-ranked schools.
Opinion
OPINION: Don’t choose your college based on perceived prestige
March 25, 2024
The judged feeling many get when clicking the No tip button should not exist.
Opinion
OPINION: Tipping culture does not make any 'cents'
March 24, 2024
Saquon Barkley, who was an influential playmaker for the New York Giants against the Washington Redskins in his rookie season, took a controversial deal to play for the Eagles on March 13,
Sports
Saquon Barkley flies away from the Giants
March 22, 2024
Junior Anthony Drago pies Mrs. Mondadori-Llauget.
News & Features
West Essex students pie teachers and staff
March 22, 2024
Seniors Aakash Patel and Eli Rosenthal won the Pickleball segment of the tournament.
Sports
Give Kids the World hosts sports fundraiser
March 22, 2024
The 96th Annual Academy Awards occurred on March 10 this year.
Arts & Culture
2024 Oscars explode with atomic energy
March 21, 2024
Managing Editor JJ Bella and staff from the Wire prepare for a press conference for Winter Varsity Media Day.
Varsity Media Day: Winter '24
By JJ Rella, Ryan Conway, Sophia Duarte, Carly Levitt, Eliana Rosen, Brooke Cheifetz, Justin Misher and Logan Goldstein March 14, 2024
Captains and coaches from winter varsity sports get on the mic with Managing Editor JJ Rella to talk about team goals, personal victories and lasting memories.
Navigating the news: The need for media literacy
Navigating the news: The need for media literacy
By Brennan Cunningham, News and Features Editor • February 28, 2024

U.S. politics have become notorious for intense division. This can be partially attributed to the reporting and news that is provided through...

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Logan Goldstein
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Logan Goldstein is a Junior visual media editor at West Essex. She loves to listen to music and play soccer!

Adelaide Minnella
Adelaide Minnella
Apprentice Editor

Adelaide Minnella, but you can call her Adie, is an Apprentice for the 2023-2024 Wessex Wire. She loves field hockey, lacrosse, the seasons of summer and fall, baking, cooking, her favorite show is “Friends”...

Gabby Angelo
Gabby Angelo
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Gabrielle Angelo, but you can call her Gabby, is an Editor in Chief for the 2023-2024 Wessex Wire. She enjoys spending time down the shore swimming in the ocean, eating ice cream and watching the sunsets,...