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Chris Rysz

Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief

As he enters his fourth year of journalism, Chris Rysz is an Editor in Chief for the Wessex Wire. When he’s not writing and editing stories, Chris is a huge Yankee fan and is ADDICTED to collecting baseball cards. Chris is also very interested in politics and is always up to date on the latest political news.

 

 

All content by Chris Rysz
The border wall that was constructed under the Trump administration, has since been halted with President Biden taking office. Courtesy of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CC BY 2.0)

RYSZLER REPORT: Border crisis is getting out of hand

By Garrett Kessler and Chris Rysz
April 1, 2021

OPINION: So long, women’s sports

By Garrett Kessler and Chris Rysz
February 26, 2021
Courtesy of Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0)

OPINION: Capitol riots were wrong, but the ‘Trump GOP’ is here to stay

By Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2021

OPINION: Challenge politicians for ridiculous lockdowns and hypocrisy

By Garrett Kessler and Chris Rysz
January 10, 2021
In an White House ceremony on Sept. 26, Judge Amy Coney Barrett was introduced by President Trump as the official Supreme Court nominee.

OPINION: The US Senate must confirm Amy Coney Barrett

By Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2020
Lyndhurst Pastry Shop

Lyndhurst Pastry Shop

By Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2020
Although these times can be an emotional roller coaster for many, it's important for society to use this unprecedented amount of time off to learn and/or improve skills that can help in the future.

OPINION: Use coronabreak’s time wisely

By Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020
When President Trump announced the suspension of travel to and from Europe, many Americans scrambled in airports to secure their flights back to America.

OPINION: Online learning actually isn’t that bad

By Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2020
Students attend college thinking they’re going to get a flashy degree, but instead wind up with a bag full of debt.

OPINION: High schoolers don’t have to go to college

By Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2020
(Photo courtesy of Andrea Tromboni) School psychologist Deanna Lamanna was named as West Essex's Education Services Professional of the Year on Jan. 20.

School psychologist’s continuous hard work pays off

By Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2020

OPINION: Looks shouldn’t determine success

By Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2020

Wire Top 10: MLB free agents and predictions

By Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2019

2019 elections bring local changes; but expected county and state results

By Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2019
(Photo courtesy of Gabe Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0)) Democrat Nancy Pelosi, while at first was hesitant, decided to launch an impeachment inquiry against President Trump on Sept. 24.

The road to Trump’s impeachment inquiry

By Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2019
(Photo courtesy of Bruce Detorres, CC BY-SA 2.0) Medicare for All has been a prominent and featured aspect of Senator Bernie Sanders' second bid at the White House.

OPINION: 2020 Democrats’ plan for America: Disaster, destruction and socialism

By Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2019

OPINION: Jexit: How to fix New Jersey’s nonstop exodus

By Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2019

U.S. Economy and GDP continue steady growth

By Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2019
(Photo courtesy of May S. Young (CC BY-SA 2.0)) Sen. Bob Menendez is running for reelection for a third full term in the U.S. Senate.

New Jersey’s surprisingly competitive Senate race

By Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2018
Officers of Rho Kappa staff the table at the honor society's voter registration drive Oct. 4 in the cafeteria. The drive will run through Oct. 5 for any student who will be 18 in time for this year's midterm elections.

Rho Kappa rocks the vote with registration drive

By Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2018

Gabriela Karch Q&A

By Chris Rysz, Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2018
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