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Finding Hidden Gems in Essex County
February 21, 2025
Angelina Bush (top left), Adriana Cerbone (top right), and their teammates are raising money for blood cancer research for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through March 1.
Features & Faces of WE
Family pasts inspire students $100k cancer research goal
February 20, 2025
The large quantities of infected birds will have an effect on grocery prices.
News & Features
Bird flu ravages through poultry farms
February 19, 2025
DeepSeek AI utilizes it’s potential to revolutionize data analysis
News & Features
DeepSeek AI utilizes it’s potential to revolutionize data analysis
February 15, 2025
Luka Doncic heads to the Lakers in one of the most shocking trades in NBA history.
Sports
New trades shock NBA fans amid trade deadline
February 14, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles defense dominates to secure blowout win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Sports
Philadelphia flies to the top, winning Super Bowl LIX
February 14, 2025
[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...

Sports editor Carly Levitt preps the Marching Band for their Media Day video spotlight.
[VIDEO] Fall Varsity Media Day 2024

Navigation: Cheer | Cross Country | Esports | Field Hockey | Football | Marching Band | Boys Soccer | Girls Soccer | Girls Tennis | Girls Volleyball Cheer Editor:...

AP Gov students sound off on the Electoral College
AP Gov students sound off on the Electoral College

Ed. note: The Wessex Wire worked with AP Government and Politics teacher Beth Vaknin to develop this special series of opinion essays with two...

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Lena Korenstein
Arts & Culture Editor

Lena Korenstein is an Arts and Culture Editor for the Wessex Wire. She loves being a dancer and can be found listening to music at any minor inconvenience. Lena makes liking the High School Musical movies...

Carly Levitt
Carly Levitt
Sports Editor

Carly Levitt is the Wessex Wire's 2024-2025 Sports Section Editor. She enjoys playing tennis, hanging out with friends, and rooting for the New York Giants, Rangers, and Knicks. Carly enjoys listening...

Brooke Cheifetz
Brooke Cheifetz
Visual Media Editor

Brooke Cheifetz is a 2024-2025 Visual Media Editor for the Wessex Wire. She enjoys playing soccer, watching the New York Yankees and New York Jets, and spending time with her friends. She loves listening...