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

Navigation: Cheer | Cross Country | Esports | Field Hockey | Football | Marching Band | Boys Soccer | Girls Soccer | Girls Tennis | Girls Volleyball Cheer Editor:...
By Olivia Di Marco, Justin Misher, Brooke Kupferberg, Sophia Rosen and Dani Tiegel
April 16, 2025
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Recent News & Features Stories
By Justin Misher, Sports Editor
Getting your number retired solidifies the impact you have had on a team. Throughout the 65 years of West Essex sports, many athletes...
By Brooke Kupferberg, Editor-in-Chief
At every West Essex sporting event, student athletes display both a fiercely competitive spirit as well as a respectful sense of sportsmanship...
Recent Sports Stories
- North Caldwell Township unveils its new tennis courts
- Q&A: Lugo scores 100th goal for girls lax
- Sisco and Moran are heading to Europe for Team USA
By Ella Hermans, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2025
On the internet, being both a girl and annoying is the biggest crime you can commit. A prime example of this is Meghan Markle’s new show “With Love, Meghan.” Based on...
April 17, 2025
An epidemic has hit the halls of West Essex. Our students cannot seem to keep the bathrooms clean. This rising problem has led to administration locking all of the bathrooms...
Recent Opinion Stories
- OPINION: College vacationers need to be more cautious while traveling
- OPINION: Students should chase dreams, not paychecks
By Adelaide Minnella, Arts & Culture Editor
April 17, 2025
The history of cameras is best defined by a series of world-changing inventions that the rest of the world had to catch up to. The first permanent photograph was invented...
By Hailey Raymond, Arts & Culture Editor
April 16, 2025
Vibrant murals created by senior classes decorate the halls of West Essex, and students are lucky to see these small bits of history as they walk through the building. These...
Recent Arts & Culture Stories
- West Essex sets stage for television and film industry ties
- ARTS COMMENTARY: Declining enrollments in music programs is a worrying trend