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Candace Ortman

Candace Ortman, Managing Editor

Candace Ortman is the 2020-2021 Managing Editor for the Wire. She loves to shop, spend time with friends, and watch Netflix. Some of her favorite shows are "Entourage," "Gossip Girl," and "Friday Night Lights." Fun Facts: her favorite color is red and her favorite animal is a penguin. 

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Candace Owens v. Cardi B: a feud you never thought you’d see

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
March 31, 2021
End-of-year holiday mood muted by COVID-19 realities

End-of-year holiday mood muted by COVID-19 realities

By Sophie Kearney and Candace Ortman
December 23, 2020
(Clockwise from top left) Georgia Senate candidates David Purdue (R), Jon Ossoff (D), the Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock (D) and Kelly Loeffler (R) are in the middle of a heated pair of Senate race runoffs for Jan. 5.

Georgia Senate runoff brings in big bucks to determine majority

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
December 2, 2020

U.S. marks 250,000 dead as 2nd wave of COVID-19 continues to build

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
November 20, 2020
The run-up to the 2020 election has brought the very idea of the Electoral College into question - what is it, why do we use it and why are people questioning it now? The answers are rooted in discrepancies between the popular vote and how the Electoral College forms results.

The Electoral College, explained: History and controversy

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
November 3, 2020
(Photo Courtesy of Abed Elkhatibe).

Manhattan Bagel Fairfield

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
June 15, 2020
(Photo Courtesy of Frank Astorino).

The Astorino Financial Group

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
June 15, 2020

Prom Problems: COVID-19 pandemic puts Junior Prom in jeopardy

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
April 23, 2020
Stay-at-home order got you down? The Wire has you covered with our top picks for TV, movies, music and more to keep you entertained.

Stuck at home? The Wire’s ultimate guide to online streaming

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
March 24, 2020
Photo obtained from IMDb.com

A drama-filled ‘Bachelor’ season takes flight

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
March 5, 2020
(Photo obtained from Wikimedia.org) Disney star Cameron Boyce gone too soon along with many other celebrities.

Lifestyles of celebrities impact their deaths

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
March 4, 2020
Photo obtained from IMDB.com

REVIEW: Are ‘You’ into this show? It’s our new obsession

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
February 12, 2020

History teachers’ perspective on historic impeachment

By Gabrielle Kesh and Candace Ortman
January 14, 2020
Barrettes: These super-cute hair accessories have made a comeback from the early 2000s. Seen on countless celebrities, barrettes can help to pull hair back off your face or just add some extra flair.

Closing out 2019 with top trends

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
January 9, 2020

Surprising snubs for Emmy Awards

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
January 8, 2020
Disney+ brings back childhood memories

Disney+ brings back childhood memories

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
December 5, 2019
(Photo obtained from IMDB.com) Look Mom I Can Fly shows all of the behind the scenes of Travis Scotts life.

Travis Scott documentary ‘flies’ to Netflix

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
October 16, 2019
(Photo obtained from IMDB.com) Euphoria succeeds as a teen drama because it is realistic and entertaining.

‘Euphoria’ redefines the teen drama for high schoolers

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
October 4, 2019
(Photo obtained from Wikimedia.org, CC BY-SA-2.0) Female rapper Nicki Minaj shocked fans with a surprise retirement announcement this summer.

Queen of rap gives up her throne

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
September 20, 2019

The ‘Game’ of excitement has ended

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
June 14, 2019

Crazy, campy celebs step out at Met Gala 2019

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
May 15, 2019
Came for the music, stayed for the fashion: Coachella 2019

Came for the music, stayed for the fashion: Coachella 2019

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
May 8, 2019
West Essex students wearing their Halloween Costumes.

West Essex Halloween costume predictions

By Candace Ortman, Managing Editor
October 30, 2018
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