By Danielle Schwartz, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2020
The long-awaited $975,000 auditorium renovations were finally revealed at a ceremony held by Superintendent Damion Macioci and other administrators. “I am really excited...
By Mike Franchino, Social Media and Advertising Editor
January 20, 2020
Social Media and Advertising Editor Michael Franchino has been adopted since birth and has known his entire life. He was contacted by his biological siblings, who he was unaware...
January 20, 2020
Sports editor Garrett Kessler puts his money where his mouth is to put five fast-food chicken sandwiches to the test.
By Gia Arrowood, Features Editor, Social Media and Advertising Editor
January 20, 2020
The feeling most of us got when our 2010 Instagram selfie with our friends, overloaded with the Valencia filter, hit 11 likes to show our followers a number, instead of individual...
January 20, 2020
As the college application process wraps up and seniors finally begin hearing back from schools, they are introduced to a new source of pressure: Everyone wants to know their...
By Ally Uhlendorf, Apprentice Editor
January 18, 2020
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is one of the most iconic November traditions. Every year, the floats run down 77th Street all the way to Macy’s Herald Square. This year,...
By Gabrielle Kesh and Candace Ortman
January 14, 2020
A major part of high school history classes is incorporating current events into class discussion. As politics continue to divide the country more and more, teachers’ political...
Get to know the new apprentice editors and contributors (all enrolled in Journalism II) making their names known on the Wire this spring!
January 14, 2020
July 25, 2019 Phone call with Zelensky. Sept. 9, 2019 Whistleblower complaint becomes public. Sept. 11, 2019 Previously...
By Rachel Levine, Priya Shah
January 8, 2020
Motivational speaker Mykee Fowlin demonstrated the importance of self-acceptance throughout adolescence and life to freshmen and sophomores...
Recent News Stories
By Sophie Kearney, Sports Editor
The West Essex wrestling team has been off to a hot start going undefeated in their first four matches and they are determined to keep...
By Paul Gustafson and Curran Rastogi
Welcome to SportsKnight Radio, the Wire's official student-run podcast for all things sports! Paul and Curran look back on the past...
Recent Sports Stories
- Commentary: New York Knicks disappoint many hopeful fans
- Wrestling aims for another successful season
- Nico Rosamilia has big goals for the future
By Candace Ortman, Arts & Culture Editor
January 8, 2020
“Euphoria” After its release this past summer, “Euphoria” generated some serious buzz online. Teens were obsessed with the storyline, the soundtrack, the makeup...
By Lara Del Vecchio, Art Director
December 11, 2019
From the hallways of West Essex to almost every Instagram feed, Snapchat story or Facebook post, jungle and safari-inspired looks have taken over both social media and the...
Recent Arts & Culture Stories
TEF Talks, Episode 5: An Ugly Man Goes into a Castle
December 19, 2019
Honors student by day, city model by night
December 10, 2019
Nico Rosamilia has big goals for the future
December 6, 2019
Arts & Culture Editor
Giuliana Calix is the 2019-2020 Arts & Culture editor for The Wessex Wire. She is a competitive dancer and when she is not dancing she is either on her phone, eating, or in the shower. She is a 4 foot...
Rebecca is a contributor to the Wessex Wire. She is constantly playing field hockey, but when she is not you can find her at the beach or with her friends. She also loves spending her time traveling and...