The Wessex Wire

The Student News Site of West Essex Regional High School

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Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief

Ally is an Editor in Chief for the 2021-2022 Wessex Wire staff. In her free time, she is either with her friends, listening to Harry Styles, or singing. Fun fact: If you get her a caramel iced coffee from Dunkin, she will love you forever.

All content by Ally Uhlendorf

OPINION: Our generation has become numb to the news

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
March 31, 2022
The second season brought viewers a mix of bitter-sweet emotions.

REVIEW: ‘Euphoria’ season 2 brings a myriad of heartbreak and surprises

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
March 18, 2022
The Masquers' hard work definitely paid off as they shined in the spotlight each night.

REVIEW: Masquers win 1st place with ’25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
March 15, 2022
Mixed emotions arise when the "holiday of love" roams around.

Valentine’s Day: A bittersweet holiday

By Ally Uhlendorf, Rachel Levine, Molly Simon and Isabella DeRose
March 3, 2022
The administration sent out an official notice regarding midterm procedures on Tuesday, Jan. 11. to all students and staff.

Administration’s response to the midterm pushback

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2022
These five artists made the music industry their's last year, and intend to do the same in 2022.

The Wire Wrap-Up: Top 5 artists of 2021

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
January 19, 2022
Mainly known and loved for his lead role on "Full House," Bob Saget's legacy will never be forgotten.

Bob Saget pronounced dead at 65

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
January 10, 2022
Destructive tornadoes tear through U.S.

Destructive tornadoes tear through U.S.

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
December 21, 2021
Around 50,000 people entered the Astroworld festival, and hundreds left critically injured.

Fatal crowd surge turns Astroworld into ‘The festival from Hell’

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
November 16, 2021
Releasing their long awaited albums in the same month, Swift and Adele have fans anxiously preparing themselves for the new music.

Taylor Swift and Adele are releasing albums a week apart, prepare yourself

By Remi Goldstein and Ally Uhlendorf
November 4, 2021
Unique Halloween costumes that will bring a 'pop' to the party

Unique Halloween costumes that will bring a ‘pop’ to the party

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2021

The 2021 Met Gala: A walk through the red carpet

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
October 2, 2021
Review: Olivia Rodrigo's new album is far from 'SOUR'

Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s new album is far from ‘SOUR’

By Isabella DeRose, Ally Uhlendorf, Isabelle Farina, Catherine Khitiri and Rachel Levine
June 8, 2021
Billie Eilish gifted us with a somber single, leading into a new era for her upcoming album.

REVIEW: Billie Eilish gets vulnerable with ‘Your Power’

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
June 2, 2021
The Super Pink Moon, visible April 26 and 27, was the biggest astronomical happening amid of sea of night sky activity in April. It started at moonrise April 26 and stayed throughout the remainder of April 27. ('Supermoon' of April 27" by Dominique Dierick (CC BY-NC 2.0))

Spring stargazing events: Pink moon, meteors and more

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2021

REVIEW: Grammy winners earned their awards (mostly)

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
March 23, 2021
SPECIAL FEATURE: 2021 Spring Fashion

SPECIAL FEATURE: 2021 Spring Fashion

By Ally Uhlendorf, Isabella DeRose and Isabelle Farina
March 15, 2021
As we hop into the spring season, multiple new fashion trends are taking over.

Fashion forecast: Knit looks, chunky chains and more

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
March 12, 2021

How Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” broke the internet

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
February 8, 2021

Ragja That! Episode 5: Should politics be discussed in school?

By Gabby Pawlowski, Jamie Lee Cataldi, Roxanne Boychuk and Ally Uhlendorf
December 23, 2020
Rather than sticking to the regular Christmastime traditions, try something different and not as popular this year. Watch a new movie, go somewhere different, or check out a new song to get into the holiday spirit!

Most Underrated: Holiday Edition

By Ally Uhlendorf and Roxanne Boychuk
December 22, 2020
Shopping during the holiday season is the newest challenge for people all around the world.

A COVID Christmas: Safe holiday shopping tips

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
December 21, 2020

Ragja That! Episode 5: Politics in school

By Ally Uhlendorf, Jamie Lee Cataldi, Roxanne Boychuk and Gabby Pawlowski
December 18, 2020
A lot of students struggle with mental health issues and have a hard time dealing with their mind and schoolwork.

OPINION: Students should be given ‘mental health days’ during the school year

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2020

Ragja That! Episode 4: School in 2020 is a Fever Dream

By Ally Uhlendorf, Jamie Lee Cataldi, Roxanne Boychuk and Gabby Pawlowski
November 18, 2020
As students start coming into school, West Essex is trying everything to make the students feel as safe and comfortable as possible while they adjust to the new way of learning.

Switching up the system: Cohort responses

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
October 13, 2020
Animal shelters are flourishing with pet adoptions as families try to bring joy into their homes during this depressing time.

COVID-19 vs. Animal Shelters

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2020
Platinum Electrical Services truck.

Platinum Electrical Services

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
June 11, 2020
Storefront of Hollywood Pizza. Photo courtesy of hollywoodpizza.com.

Hollywood Pizzeria

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
June 11, 2020
Various members of the cast of Masquers of West Essex practice for the spring musical, "Mamma Mia." The show runs March 12-14.

‘Mamma Mia’: Behind the red curtain

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
March 11, 2020
Ragja That! Episode 3: Overrated, Underrated, Underground

Ragja That! Episode 3: Overrated, Underrated, Underground

By Roxanne Boychuk, Jamie Lee Cataldi, Ally Uhlendorf and Gabby Pawlowski
February 10, 2020

2 Knights march into the holiday season

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
January 18, 2020
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By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2019
Ragja That! Episode 2: Giving Thanks

Ragja That! Episode 2: Giving Thanks

By Roxanne Boychuk, Jamie Lee Cataldi, Ally Uhlendorf and Gabby Pawlowski
November 28, 2019
“I enjoy students,” history teacher Gary Colucci says. “I don’t understand how you would want to be a teacher if you don’t enjoy them.”

Colucci, inside and outside the classroom

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
November 5, 2019
(Photo courtesy of Bargainmoose-CC BY 2.0) Forever 21 announces bankruptcy in October.

Bankrupcy brings an end to Forever 21

By Ally Uhlendorf, Editor in Chief
November 5, 2019
Ragja That! Episode 1: Halloween

Ragja That! Episode 1: Halloween

By Roxanne Boychuk, Ally Uhlendorf, Gabby Pawlowski and Jamie Lee Cataldi
October 21, 2019
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