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The new 8 a.m. start time allows students to sleep longer while adjusting the rest of the day's schedule.
News & Features
New school year, new schedule
September 30, 2025
Belly questions her relationship with Jeremiah and wonders if Conrad is her true love, despite on the path to marrying Jeremiah.
Arts & Culture
“The Summer” of Belly’s confusing decisions
September 30, 2025
Italian designer Giorgio Armani appears at the end of his Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2019 collection show for fashion house Giorgio Armani Prive in Paris, France, January 22, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Arts & Culture
Remembering Giorgio Armani and his lasting impact on fashion
September 29, 2025
Roses and candles are placed next to a picture of Charlie Kirk during a vigil under the line "In Memory of Charlie Kirk, for freedom, patriotism and justice" in front of the Embassy of the United States after U.S. right-wing activist, commentator, Charlie Kirk, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was shot dead during an event at Utah Valley University, Orem, U.S., in Berlin, Germany September 11, 2025. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
News & Features
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at 31
September 29, 2025
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 7, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning the men's singles final REUTERS/Mike Segar
Sports
Sinner and Alcaraz headline the future for the game of tennis
September 24, 2025
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) looks on during the game between the Dallas Wings and the Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center on Aug. 1 in Dallas, Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Sports
Caitlin Clark’s injury paused her game, but not her impact
September 22, 2025
VIDEO: Seniors shout out for Decision Day 2025
VIDEO: Seniors shout out for Decision Day 2025

[VIDEO] School Spotlight for Spring 2025
[VIDEO] School Spotlight for Spring 2025

The apprentice editors and contributors in Journalism II broke out cameras and mics to shine a spotlight on what's happening in the halls of...

[VIDEO] Varsity Media Day: Winter 2025
[VIDEO] Varsity Media Day: Winter 2025

Captains and coaches from Winter varsity sports sit down with Visual Media Editors Brooke Cheifetz and Annika Johnson to talk goals, hopes and...

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Hallie Bobroff
Hallie Bobroff
Apprentice Editor

Hallie Bobroff is an Arts & Culture Apprentice Editor on the 2025-2026 Wessex Wire. She enjoys skiing over the winter and playing tennis in the fall. She loves listening to podcasts and watching shows,...

Carly Levitt
Carly Levitt
Managing Editor

Carly Levitt is the Wessex Wire's 2025-2026 Managing Editor. She enjoys playing tennis, hanging out with friends, and rooting for the New York Giants, Rangers, and Knicks. Carly enjoys listening to music,...

Annika Johnson
Annika Johnson
Visual Media Editor

Annika Johnson is a visual media editor for The Wessex Wire. In her free time, she'll watch a hockey game on her couch or at one of the arenas, cheering on her favorite players like Nico Hischier or Matt...