By Remi Goldstein, Editor-in-Chief

January 20, 2022

Complete tragedy struck on Jan. 6 when St. Luke’s sophomore Teddy Balkind, 15, died as a result of a severe injury during his junior varsity hockey game against Brunswick...

By Isabelle Farina, Art Director and Advertising Editor

January 20, 2022

If the craziness of COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is certainly innovation. As we try to move on from this chaos, (despite skyrocketing numbers demonstrating we are not...

By Roxanne Boychuk, Senior Chief News & Features Editor

January 19, 2022

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise after the new omicron variant emerged, students in the West Essex community raise many questions about the administration’s approach to...

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief

January 19, 2022

2021 definitely brought us a plethora of experiences, both good and bad. One of the greatest things we gained from the past year was new music. The music industry was in motion...

By Alivia Sabato, Sports Editor

January 18, 2022

How do you think you guys will be this season? I think that we will be really good this season. This is one of the most skilled West Essex teams we’ve had in almost...

By Roxanne Boychuk, Senior Chief News & Features Editor

January 19, 2022

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise after the new omicron variant emerged, students in the West Essex community raise many questions about the administration’s approach to...

By Rachel Levine, Arts & Culture Editor

January 11, 2022

“Everybody needs a passion. That’s what keeps life interesting. If you live without passion, you can go through life without leaving any footprints.” Looking back, Betty...

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief

January 10, 2022

Beloved actor and comedian Bob Saget suddenly passed away on the evening of Jan. 9, 2022. The cause of his death still remains unknown, leaving the world shocked by the unexpected...

By Remi Goldstein, Editor-in-Chief

January 20, 2022

Complete tragedy struck on Jan. 6 when St. Luke’s sophomore Teddy Balkind, 15, died as a result of a severe injury during his junior varsity hockey game against Brunswick...

By Jordan Cohen, Sports Editor

January 18, 2022

Novak Djokovic, the top men’s singles player in the world, has had his visa revoked for a second time since his arrival in Melbourne, Australia, and as a result, has been...

By Brooke Murphy, Opinion Editor

January 14, 2022

The omicron variant continues to surge across the nation and disrupt the lives of Americans. As winter break came to an end, West Essex high school hallways were significantly...

By Isabelle Farina, Art Director and Advertising Editor

January 20, 2022

If the craziness of COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is certainly innovation. As we try to move on from this chaos, (despite skyrocketing numbers demonstrating we are not...

By Charley Rich, Senior Chief Opinion Editor

January 13, 2022

West Essex is fortunate enough to be surrounded by a plethora of great pizza places. Deciding on one can be an issue of debate that can divide friends and even separate families....

By Roxanne Boychuk, Senior Chief News & Features Editor

January 10, 2022

A similar story seems to be circulating around the school: “I was driving and lost control of the wheel,” or “I saw an accident happen and it took an hour to get to...

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief

January 19, 2022

2021 definitely brought us a plethora of experiences, both good and bad. One of the greatest things we gained from the past year was new music. The music industry was in motion...

By Catherine Khitiri, Senior Chief Visual and Social Media Editor

January 14, 2022

After two-and-a-half years since its pilot episode, HBO original series “Euphoria” finally released the first episode of its second season last Sunday. The popular drama,...

By Francesca Loffredo, Apprentice Editor

January 12, 2022

When you think of Harry Styles, you might think of him as “a singer” or “an actor,” but now meet “Harry Styles: The Brand.” Everyone knows Styles from his singing...

By Eliana Rosen, Apprentice Editor

December 21, 2021

“It has been my tradition to stand with a little sign by the door that says ‘Welcome to the best class of the day.”  Over her 26 years of teaching and more than...

By Skye Grimes, Apprentice Editor

December 20, 2021

English teacher Suzana Duby has had a plethora of careers, between teaching and being a lawyer. Through her different experiences, not only has she been molded into the clever,...

By Delaney Piccoli, Apprentice Editor

December 14, 2021

“People ask me, how do people burst into song in the middle of a conversation?” choir teacher Marion Drew says, smiling. Drew, new West Essex women's and mixed choir...