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Sophie Herman

Sophie Herman, Staff Writer

Sophie Herman is a 2024-2025 Staff Writer for the Wessex Wire. She enjoys running, traveling, hanging with her friends and family, and listening to music.

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Stampone returns to West Essex in a new role.

Alumnus Nick Stampone returns to his alma mater as the new Communications Officer

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Ozempic, a controversial new way to lose weight, has grabbed attention worldwide.

OPINION: Ozempic misuse robs patients of essential treatment

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
June 4, 2024
The decade long build up of Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud.

Drake vs. Kendrick: Who delivered the knockout blow?

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
June 4, 2024
Protesters are holding signs accusing Israel of genocide contributing to the debate on whether Israel is commiting genocide.

NEWS ANALYSIS: Use of term ‘genocide’ is not clear-cut amid violence in Middle East

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024
Embracing mindfulness helps navigate academic stress

Embracing mindfulness helps navigate academic stress

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
March 28, 2024
On March 1, the sequel "Dune: Part Two" entered theaters surprising fans everywhere.

REVIEW: “Dune: Part Two” exceeds expectations with a cinematic sandstorm

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024
Key Club is creating a positive environment through the WE Compliment You initiative.

Key Club initiates new compliment project

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
Mike Markey has carried out 100 wins as the head coach for West Essex Wrestling.

Markey’s 100th win marks the newest feat from a West Essex coach

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
Celebrities misuse of their private jets has a large impact on our environmental destruction.

OPINION: Celebrities’ fame camouflages their part in our climate crisis

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
Celebrities lying about plastic surgery allegations heavily impacts beauty standards.

OPINION: Celebrities: Just be honest about your plastic surgery

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
December 13, 2023
Abby Zanelli (Bucknell), Nicole Campolattaro (Columbia), Ali Simmons (TCNJ) and Evie Minnella (Villanova) will all continue their field hockey careers in college.

4 state championships for 4 varsity Knights

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
The Enhanced Games brings controversy to the idea of competition with no drug testing.

OPINION: The Enhanced Games: Olympic-style game welcomes cheaters

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Girls Soccer wraps up their impressive season. (Photo courtesy of Kalea Guzman)

Girls Soccer has impressive comeback with push into section semis

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
November 7, 2023
West Essex Football Knights secure a win to acheive first in their division. (Photo courtesy of Mike Mineo)

Football captures their division title

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
The West Essex Girls Volleyball team comes first in their conference. (Photo Courtesy of Emmalin Molinaro)

Girls Volleyball served an incredible victory

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
October 14, 2023
Ages of popular 2024 candidates have sparked conversations on age limits in government. (Photo courtesy of Thomas Hawk CC-BY-NC 4.0 Deed)

OPINION: 2024 presidential candidates are past their prime

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
The Dalllas Cowboys beat the New York Giants in Week 1. (Photo courtesy of Dan A. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Dallas Cowboys dominate the Giants in impressive win

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
September 20, 2023
Pop megastar Ed Sheeran plays at MetLife Stadium on June 14. More than 89,000 fans attended the concert, breaking attendance records for the venue.

REVIEW: Ed Sheeran breaks records and blows minds at MetLife

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
June 16, 2023

Man crashes truck into White House barrier in perceived attack on president

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
June 7, 2023
Over Spring Break, the Chinese Club visited Taiwan.

Chinese Club trip lets students explore Taiwan

By Francesca Loffredo and Sophie Herman
June 6, 2023
Ed Sheeran faces lawsuit over copyright allegations for his hit song "Thinking Out Loud."

Ed Sheeran wins copyright lawsuit

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
June 6, 2023
Schools can make a huge difference with teenagers if they address mental health.

OPINION: High schools play critical role during Mental Health Awareness Month

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
May 18, 2023
A Russian fighter jet collided with a MQ-9 Reaper U.S. surveillance drone (pictured above) over the Black Sea on March 14.

Russian jet and U.S. drone collide over Black Sea

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
Homes are destroyed, and rescue workers search through piles of rubble in their attempts to find as many survivors as possible.

Lethal earthquake causes mass destruction in Turkey and Syria

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
Ken Browne

Ken Browne

By Sophia Rosen and Sophie Herman
November 2, 2022
Iranians protest over the bankrupt economy and strict religious rules.

Iranians fight for freedom in fiery protests

By Sophie Herman, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022

Return of Tricky Tray fundraiser raises thousands for two classes

By Sophie Herman and Gabe Herman
June 20, 2022
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