The Wessex Wire

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The Wessex Wire

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Lindsey Leitner

Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor

Lindsey Leitner is a Managing Editor for the 2022-2023 Wessex Wire.  She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and playing on the school tennis team.  In her free time, she likes to watch Netflix, read, and play with her dog.

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Platform faces U.S. ban if unable to resolve threats

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
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

Even the ‘reality’ is twisted and the truth stays hidden

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
April 17, 2023
Educator and nature lover Alan Woodworth balances his passions both in and out of the classroom.

Woodworth travels across the map but will always remain grounded

By Lindsey Leitner and Rachel Levine
March 3, 2023

Haven’t you heard? Trends have traveled back in time

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
March 3, 2023

[VIDEO] Super Bowl predictions … with the Boys

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
February 9, 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

Musk creates chaos within Twitter

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
December 22, 2022
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

OPINION: Students coddled by new policies are in for a rude awakening

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
November 1, 2022
EDITED BAZZ MEMORIAL

[Photo] Lucia Bazzarelli: A teacher for some, an inspiration to all

By Rachel Levine, Haleigh Farese and Catherine Khitiri
June 20, 2022
Depp wins $15 million in defamation lawsuit

Depp wins $15 million in defamation lawsuit

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
June 20, 2022

Roe at a glance: The history and future of abortion debates

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
June 18, 2022
There are a various amount of traditions that West Essex sports team participate in.

West Essex sports teams share their traditions

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
June 17, 2022
Rachel Levine attends Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism conference.

[Photo] Wire editor picked to represent N.J. at journalism event

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
June 17, 2022
Alyssa Letsch, Guidance Counselor

Letsch brings energy and promise

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
April 12, 2022
Alicia Perez, English teacher

Perez’s passion comes from her family and community

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
April 12, 2022
NFTs become more popular as people begin to understand the positives and negatives associated with investing their money in the blockchain.

NFT craze captivates and confuses

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
March 7, 2022
The CDC updated their guidelines for COVID and quarantine leading up to the start of the new year.

CDC guidelines change amid recent COVID-19 surge and new Omicron variant

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
January 10, 2022

TIMELINE: COVID-19 updates from fall 2021

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
January 5, 2022

Kenosha, Wis., shooter found not guilty on all counts

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
November 29, 2021
New "Gossip Girl" exceeds fans' low expectations with its new and unique take on the popular blog.

REVIEW: “Gossip Girl” is back, and remember, you’re no one until you’re talked about

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
November 18, 2021
Masks will no longer be required in schools in January as vaccination rates continue to increase.

Mask mandate may expire on January 11 depending on vaccination status

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
November 10, 2021
R. Kelly arrived for his trial, but he was not prepared to face life in prison.

NEWS ANALYSIS: R. Kelly transforms in public eye, but this is who he’s been all along

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
November 2, 2021
West Essex plans to participate in No Place For Hate activities to better the school environment

Returning to school serves as a wake-up call, both to teachers and students

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
October 19, 2021
New COVID booster vaccine makes its way around the country as more and more people seek to further protect themselves against existing and new variants.

COVID-19 booster vaccine becomes available containing more protection

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
October 5, 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy lifted many requirements for indoor and outdoor mask use due to COVID-19 right at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, as numbers of new COVID-19 cases decrease and vaccinations increase.

New Jersey lifts mask mandates at start of Memorial Day weekend

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
June 2, 2021
As of May 10, The FDA announced that the Pfizer vaccine would be available for all Americans over the age of 12.

FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for all Americans 12 and older

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
May 26, 2021

United States reaches sobering landmark with 500,000 COVID-19 deaths

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
March 16, 2021
AP Seminar motivates students to enjoy their work

AP Seminar motivates students to enjoy their work

By Lindsey Leitner, Managing Editor
December 20, 2020
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