The Wessex Wire

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The Wessex Wire

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Amanda Ippolito

Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor

Amanda Ippolito is a Managing Editor for the Wessex Wire. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her cousins and friends. In her free time she is either listening to music, playing guitar or watching TV. Her favorite singers are Taylor Swift, Zach Bryan, and Luke Combs.

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Student to faculty: Returning alumni shape our present culture

By Sophia Rosen, Ella Hermans, Brooke Kupferberg and Amanda Ippolito
April 11, 2025
The astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, have returned after months stuck in space.

Astronauts step foot on Earth for the first time in nine months

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
April 9, 2025

Finding Hidden Gems in Essex County

By Sophia Rosen, Amanda Ippolito, Brooke Kupferberg and Ella Hermans
February 21, 2025
The early start time of the school day looms over students as they enter West Essex at 7:42 a.m. A committee is considering whether West Essex should change its daily start time.

Potential change in district start time poses questions

By Brooke Kupferberg, Ella Hermans, Sophia Rosen, Amanda Ippolito, Mina Wakeshima and Gabriela Koshnick
December 18, 2024
Justin teaches Billie in the original lair in "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place."

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ passes the wand down

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
December 17, 2024
West Essex student poll workers being trained at the Essex County Clerk's office.

Student poll workers fulfill their civic duty on Election Day

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
October 24, 2024
The wide variety of issues the country is facing can be overwhelming to students.

2024 presidential election breakdown: Policies and student perspectives

By Gabe Herman, Brooke Kupferberg, Amanda Ippolito, Sophia Rosen and Ella Hermans
October 24, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump participated in an ABC News debate on Sept. 10.

Trump and Harris clash in presidential debate

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
September 27, 2024
"Quiet on Set" shows the truth about child actors on set of Nickelodeon shows and calls for protection of child stars.

ARTS COMMENTARY: Places, everyone! It’s time to protect child stars

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
May 15, 2024
Transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney released, ‘Days of Girlhood” on March 11, causing an uproar across social media sites.

Dylan Mulvaney’s ‘Days of Girlhood’ stirs controversy

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
April 10, 2024
West Essex students have been working since November to take on a medieval style musical filled with lots of laughs.

Don’t Sleep on “Once Upon A Mattress”

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
March 25, 2024
Marvel's "Echo" was released Jan, 9, staring Alaqua Cox.

Marvel’s series “Echo” introduces new concepts

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
February 9, 2024
"Anyone But You" is new movie that brings back vintage rom-com vibes.

REVIEW: “Anyone But You” brings back the rom-com

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
January 19, 2024
Here are the Wire staff's top picks for this years pop culture.

Wrapping up 2023 with the top picks in pop culture

By Sophia Nicholls, Amanda Ippolito and Delaney Piccoli
January 2, 2024
"The Bachelor" franchise's newest series "The Golden Bachelor" sparks interest in viewers.

REVIEW: “The Golden Bachelor” has a few wrinkles

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
January 2, 2024
The Masquers of West Essex put on a chilling performance of "Queens," for this year's fall drama.

REVIEW: “Queens” takes center stage in Masquers’ fall performance

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
November 27, 2023
"Everything Now" released on Oct. 5, does not disappoint viewers with its emotional discussion of mental health issues.

‘Everything Now’ shows mental health struggles

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
November 2, 2023
Zach Bryan's fourth full-length album "Zach Bryan" exceeds expectations.

REVIEW: Zach Bryan works “Overtime” on new album

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
September 26, 2023
New York Republican Congressman George Santos was charged with 13 different charges of fraud.

Congressman George Santos charged with fraud

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
May 31, 2023
Mindy Scheier founder of accessible fashion company Runway of Dreams inspires West Essex students

Runway of Dreams founder inspires West Essex students to follow their dreams

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
May 11, 2023

REVIEW: “You” comes full circle with new season

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
May 4, 2023
As the Oscar Awards are fast approaching, some nominees are more likely to receive the honors than others.

Spielberg, Blanchett favored to win at Academy Awards

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
March 3, 2023
[VIDEO] School Spotlight for Winter 2023

[VIDEO] School Spotlight for Winter 2023

By Chloe Berger, Brennan Cunningham, Logan Goldstein, Gabe Herman, Ella Hermans and Amanda Ippolito
January 10, 2023
Elise McAloon

Elise McAloon

By Amanda Ippolito and Ava Vigilante
November 2, 2022
Robert Eckert

Robert Eckert

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
November 2, 2022

Students showcase their artistic talents

By Sophia Rosen and Amanda Ippolito
June 17, 2022
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