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Brooke Murphy

Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief

Brooke Murphy is a 2022-2023 Editor in Chief for the Wessex Wire. She enjoys spending time with friends and traveling with her family. Brooke also plays lacrosse for the school and her favorite show is “The Office”.

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Legislation pitched as ‘protection from TikTok’ poses serious threat to civil liberties

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2023
New insights break the lock of uncertainty on local crime

New insights break the lock of uncertainty on local crime

By Gabby Angelo, Lindsey Leitner and Brooke Murphy
April 28, 2023
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey's undeniable chemistry on screen helped HBO create an almost perfect recreation.

Review: HBO’s “The Last of Us” is a masterpiece that questions morals

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
March 28, 2023
Underground artists Joe P, Leanna Firestone, Hollow Coves, JOBY! and Ovrkast. all deserve to make their way to the top.

5 underground artists that deserve a spot on your playlists

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2023
The 2022 midterms defied history, shattering expectations of a "red wave."

Midterm Elections: The red wave that became a ripple

By Brooke Murphy and Zach Atlas
January 18, 2023
The beautiful game of soccer proves its unreplicable ability to bring people together. West Essex followed the world’s lead, joining together as a community to embrace the excitement of the games.

The World Cup enhances national pride and unity

By Lindsey Leitner, Rachel Levine and Brooke Murphy
January 13, 2023
Junior singer-songwriter, as the sole member of his indie rock band bleachpuppet, has first album set to release on all platforms on Sunday, Jan 15.

Student by day, rockstar by night

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
January 11, 2023
Sona Yeghiazaryan

Sona Yeghiazaryan

By Rachel Levine, Brooke Murphy and Lindsey Leitner
November 4, 2022
Fans try to connect the dots to all of their favorite true crime mysteries.

Rise in media coverage incites true crime takeover in the United States

By Lindsey Leitner, Rachel Levine and Brooke Murphy
November 4, 2022
For the first time since 2015, Tom DeLonge has returned to Blink 182 as they are about to embark on their next tour.

Blink-182 reunion and new tour has fans asking, ‘What’s my age again?’

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
November 1, 2022
Charles and Camilla visit Hackney City farm together in 2009.

Love, lies and royalty – the truth beyond the crowns

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
September 27, 2022
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp captured at the premiere of Black Mass.

OPINION: Heard-Depp verdict is a glimpse of hope for male victims

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
June 20, 2022
Margaret Atwood’s novel “The Handmaid’s Tale” has become increasingly realistic amid the impending overturning of Roe v. Wade.

OPINION: Religion threatens objectivity of Supreme Court

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
June 20, 2022
Destruction continues as NATO discusses involvement in Ukraine.

OPINION: Before you urge military involvement, consider the consequences

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
March 28, 2022
Get a backstage pass with Masquers stars

Get a backstage pass with Masquers stars

By Jordan Cohen and Brooke Murphy
March 22, 2022
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OPINION: Olympics aid Chinese government in burying sexual assault allegations

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
March 3, 2022
Midterms creep up as students attempt to alleviate the impacts of the omicron variant.

OPINION: Lack of midterm preparedness is plaguing students, but it isn’t their fault

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
January 26, 2022
After girls varsity basketball suffered an outbreak of COVID-19, some players were quarantined while others were on the court.

New omicron variant is an added defender against winter sports

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
January 14, 2022
Dune was released in the United States on Oct. 22, 2021 as part one of a trilogy. The film features Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica and Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides.

REVIEW: Breathtaking visuals in ‘Dune’ fail to fully conceal its lack of sentiment

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
November 17, 2021
West Essex opinions on masks in school

What WE Think: Students discuss mask-wearing in school

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
October 19, 2021
Gabby Petito case sparks controversy about unequal media coverage.

OPINION: How to solve disproportionate media coverage? The answer is unclear

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
October 12, 2021
What WE think: Student poll on COVID-19 vaccines and mask mandates

What WE think: Student poll on COVID-19 vaccines and mask mandates

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
June 22, 2021
A school year in COVID-19

A school year in COVID-19

By Isabella DeRose, Remi Goldstein, Charley Rich, Gabby Pawlowski and Brooke Murphy
June 15, 2021
The Junior Prom will take place at the Legacy Castle, similar to the Senior Ball.

The more, the merrier: West Essex lifts restrictions for 2021 Junior Prom

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
June 3, 2021
Taylor Swift's album cover for "Fearless (Taylor's Version)" is an updated version of her 2008 cover.

REVIEW: Taylor’s ‘Fearless’ is a nostalgic masterpiece 

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
May 11, 2021
Wessex Wire, Milestone win top honors for 2019-2020

Wessex Wire, Milestone win top honors for 2019-2020

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
March 16, 2021
Comp Sci comes alive in Animation and Game Design

Comp Sci comes alive in Animation and Game Design

By Brooke Murphy, Editor in Chief
December 20, 2020
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