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Eliana Rosen

Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief

Eliana Rosen is an Editor in Chief of the 2023-2024 Wessex Wire. When she isn’t spending time with friends and family, she is probably listening to Taylor Swift and Noah Kahan on repeat. She spends her summers at Camp Ramah in the Poconos, her home away from home. 

 

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Mr. West Essex 2024: The Wild Wild West Essex's Most Wanted

Mr. West Essex 2024: The Wild Wild West Essex’s Most Wanted

By Eliana Rosen, Gabby Angelo, Molly Wolf and JJ Rella
April 12, 2024

Greek life investigated for campus hazing

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
March 28, 2024
Managing Editor JJ Bella and staff from the Wire prepare for a press conference for Winter Varsity Media Day.

Varsity Media Day: Winter ’24

By JJ Rella, Ryan Conway, Sophia Duarte, Carly Levitt, Eliana Rosen, Brooke Cheifetz, Justin Misher and Logan Goldstein
March 14, 2024
The 96th Annual Academy Awards occurred on March 10 this year.

ARTS COMMENTARY: Oscars aren’t sexist just because Margot Robbie was ‘snubbed’

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
February 29, 2024
Foreign language students are told to do paperwork instead of practing useful language skills for real life.

OPINION: Schools must prioritize conversational foreign language

By Gabby Angelo and Eliana Rosen
February 23, 2024
This year, the course request sheet will not include senior English electives, including the popular True Crime class.

English department halts half-year senior English electives

By Eliana Rosen and Gabby Angelo
January 17, 2024

Local temple faces Shabbat bomb threat

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
December 11, 2023
It is necessary for students to follow through with the promises they make when signing their sneaker cut-outs.

OPINION: No Place For Hate must be taken seriously to ensure success

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2023

Thousands dead after Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel

By Eliana Rosen and Molly Wolf
November 3, 2023

Legal action threatened over claims of racism in district

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
November 2, 2023
World history teacher Abigail Martin adapts her curriculum to educate students on the unfolding conflict in the Middle East. She said she uses current events to practice the use of accurate sources.

[Photo] Teachers aim to address Israel-Palestine conflict in class

By Brennan Cunningham, News and Features Editor
October 27, 2023
“Girl dinner” usually consists of any combination of random foods, compiled to make a meal.

OPINION: Social media ‘girl math’ and ‘girl dinner’ trends just don’t add up

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
October 27, 2023

We’ll be there for you: The Wessex Wire 2023-2024 staff intro video

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2023

Mic’d Up: Varsity Girls Tennis Coach Jeff Martin

By Eliana Rosen, Molly Wolf and Gabby Angelo
September 26, 2023
Table Talks podcast, Ep. 2 (Sept. 26, 2023) - Summer Recap

Table Talks podcast, Ep. 2 (Sept. 26, 2023) – Summer Recap

By Eliana Rosen, Molly Wolf, Gabby Angelo, Sophia Nicholls and Francesca Loffredo
September 26, 2023
Rampant gun violence has caused an innocent toy water gun to be mistaken for a deadly weapon at West Essex.

NEWS COMMENTARY: Senior Assassin tainted by real gun violence

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
June 13, 2023
The FIFA Women's World Cup is this summer from July 20 to Aug. 20.

U.S. set to succeed at summer World Cup

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
June 8, 2023
Advisory panel gives students a voice with administration

Advisory panel gives students a voice with administration

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
June 8, 2023

Table Talks podcast, Ep. 1 (May 16, 2023): Concerts Recap

By Eliana Rosen, Gabby Angelo, Francesca Loffredo, Molly Wolf and Sophia Nicholls
May 17, 2023
Biden announced his 2024 campaign, setting up for a divisive election next year.

Biden announces reelection campaign

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
May 4, 2023
The shooting at a Nashville elementary school on March 27 is yet another example of our society's habit of ignoring pleas for gun reform.

OPINION: Endless mass shootings demand action

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2023
On Feb. 6, a train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, causing many environmental concerns.

OPINION: Train derailment should prompt environmental change

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2023
Ohio State University and Indiana University compete in Big Ten Tournament of NCAA Women's March Madness on March 4.

SPORTS COMMENTARY: Women’s March Madness lacks the attention it deserves

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
March 29, 2023

How can we use ChatGPT correctly?

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
March 6, 2023
Governor Phil Murphy and Mayor Ras Baraka visited Newark High School on Feb. 14 to announce that New Jersey will be increasing the number of AP African American Studies classes offered in the state.

OPINION: New AP curriculum erases Black history

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
March 3, 2023
'Harry and Meghan' and 'Spare' tell the story of the former Duke and Duchess of Sussex's life outside the palace.

‘Harry and Meghan’ tell their story in new documentary and memoir

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
February 9, 2023
Often clothes bought from micro trends end up in the garbage. We must do our part to purchase clothing mindfully.

OPINION: Slow down on fast fashion

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
February 2, 2023
School psychologist Michelle Gonzalez recieves the Governor's Educational Service Professional of the Year Award.

Gonzalez honored for instilling confidence and motivation

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
January 20, 2023

OPINION: Are Hallmark Christmas movies worth the watch?

By Gabby Angelo and Eliana Rosen
January 9, 2023
The location of this year's World Cup sparked conversation surrounding Qatar's policies.

Human rights abuses and corruption prove Qatar to be a controversial World Cup host

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
December 21, 2022
On Dec. 13, President Biden signed same-sex marriage protection into law.

OPINION: Respect for Marriages Act passed but is long overdue

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
December 21, 2022
Nurse Karen Kinsey and Shara Lekston, secretary to the director of Building & Grounds, formally cut the ribbon on the menstrual products dispenser Dec. 6 in a school bathroom. The Women's Empowerment Club held a ribbon cutting for the new dispensers on Dec. 6.

NEWS COMMENTARY: Period product dispensers help West Essex achieve menstrual equity

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2022
Instead of enacting real change, people turn to Instagram for their performative activism.

OPINION: An Instagram story is only the start of your activism

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
December 2, 2022

OPINION: Absence Policy punishes illness and mental health days

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
November 1, 2022

What W.E. think: School policies

By Gabby Angelo and Eliana Rosen
November 1, 2022

Fall foods for the season

By Gabby Angelo and Eliana Rosen
October 31, 2022
The West Essex Varsity Girls Tennis team poses for a selfie on Oct. 18 after their Group II sectional final win.

Girls tennis wins big for first time since 2017

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2022
Just Stop Oil, a British climate change organization, has led much attenion-seeking activism.

OPINION: Destructive activism attracts the wrong kind of attention

By Eliana Rosen and Gabby Angelo
October 28, 2022
Community in North Port, FL flooded from the hurricane.

Hurricane Ian tears through the Southeast

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2022
Nickelodeon must be held accountable for their treatment of child actors.

OPINION: Nickelodeon needs to be held accountable, but so do we

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2022
What W.E. Believe: Roe v. Wade

What W.E. Believe: Roe v. Wade

By Eliana Rosen and Gabby Angelo
June 20, 2022
Hearstopper debuted on Netflix on April 22, sharing queer stories and bringing the comic books to life.

REVIEW: New Netflix TV show stops hearts

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
June 17, 2022
School Spotlight for spring 2022

[Video] School Spotlight for spring 2022

By Staff report
June 15, 2022
Feeling confident in summer clothes can be a challenge as society puts pressure on people to fit unrealistic beauty standards.

Don’t give in to summer beauty standards

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
June 10, 2022
The recent leaked Supreme Court majority opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade is a violation of human rights and must be fought against.

OPINION: We cannot allow abortion to be banned

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
May 13, 2022
Protesters gathered outside of the Supreme Court on May 3 after the leaked draft revealed majority opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Supreme Court leak shows Roe v. Wade likely to be overturned

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
May 5, 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson, confirmed April 7 as the newest Supreme Court Justice, deserves her position.

OPINION: Ketanji Brown Jackson deserves her spot on the Supreme Court

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
April 8, 2022
OPINION: We need free menstrual products in our school bathrooms, period.

OPINION: We need free menstrual products in our school bathrooms, period.

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
March 17, 2022
A screenshot of a student tutorial for the testing platform for the new NJGPA exam from Pearson Education. West Essex juniors will take the NJGPA in March.

Juniors prep for new state graduation exam

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
March 9, 2022
The 11-hour hostage standoff at Congregation Beth El in Colleyville, Texas, is one more example of the recent rise in anti-Semitic activity in America.

NEWS ANALYSIS: Texas synagogue standoff exemplifies rise in anti-Semitism

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
January 28, 2022
Donna Mateyka looks back on her time at West Essex and looks forward to her plans for retirement.

Faith drives beloved music teacher to bid farewell

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
December 21, 2021

Movie Knight, Episode 1: “Red” (Eliana and Molly’s Version)

By Eliana Rosen and Molly Wolf
December 15, 2021
Harry Styles just finished his groundbreaking US Tour.

‘Harry Styles: Love on Tour’ breaks records and gives fans a chance to strut the runway

By Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief
November 30, 2021
Finding a love for writing … eventually

Finding a love for writing … eventually

By Francesca Loffredo and Eliana Rosen
November 17, 2021
After its theater release on Sept. 3, 2021, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” broke pandemic box office records.

REVIEW: Marvel’s new film breaks racial barriers and shatters the company’s expectations

By Eliana Rosen and Molly Wolf
October 21, 2021
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