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Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor

Molly is the Senior Chief Arts and Culture Section Editor for the 2021-2022 Wessex Wire. Molly’s favorite things to do are play lacrosse and soccer. She is the Varsity Lacrosse captain. She also loves to spend time at the beach and with her friends. Her favorite Netflix show is “Gossip Girl” and favorite movie is “The Devil Wears Prada.” 

All content by Molly Simon
Students at West Essex debate whether to spend money watching Netflix or HBO max.

Battle of the streaming services: Netflix vs. HBO

By Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor
March 25, 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
"Spider Man: No Way Home" featured villains from all the multiverses and was a fan favorite.

REVIEW: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ breaks through the movie industry

By Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor
January 27, 2022
Award shows are back in full force in 2022.

Awards shows are back and better in 2022

By Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor
January 26, 2022
Fresh fashion for fall 2021

Fresh fashion for fall 2021

By Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor
November 8, 2021
SUN DRESSES: Sun dresses have always been a trend during the summer, but in 2021 people have taken a different approach to the iconic style. People have gravitated towards long, knit dresses to make their style look more elegant. These dresses work very well with tans and are perfect for a night out to dinner or even just for the beach!

Styles of Summer 2021

By Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor
October 14, 2021
Masquers cast rehearses for the spring 2021 musical, "A Knight at the Theater" set to be available to buy and stream June 18. Check out their instagram @masquersofwestessex

Masquers set stage to stream ‘A Knight at the Theatre’

By Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor
May 27, 2021
Photo Courtesy of Unsplash

OPINION: Students learning in person are at a disadvantage when taking assessments

By Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor
April 22, 2021
Administration weighs student needs, safety as hybrid instruction moves to single cohort

Administration weighs student needs, safety as hybrid instruction moves to single cohort

By Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor
March 16, 2021
Due to the Coronavirus, The Masquers of West Essex found a new way to stage a production of their most recent show, "The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza" through Zoom.

Masquers put in work to take stageplay online

By Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor
February 8, 2021
"Jeopardy!" quiz show host Alex Trebek died Nov. 8 after fighting pancreatic cancer for years.

Beloved quiz show host Alex Trebek dies

By Jennie Lathrop, Catherine Khitiri, Molly Simon and Carly Feuerstein
November 17, 2020
At the end of Week 6 of NFL play, dozens of injury reports are piling up.

Short preseason blamed for NFL injury pileup in Week 6

By Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor
October 22, 2020
Photo from Unsplash

We’re ‘falling’ for these new fashion trends

By Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor
October 20, 2020
Students use breakout rooms for collaboration in class on zoom for AP Seminar.

West Essex adjusts to online as ‘the new normal’

By Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor
October 9, 2020
The Horseneck Tavern

The Horseneck Tavern

By Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor
June 14, 2020
Thomas Kadian LLC

Thomas Kadian LLC

By Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor
June 14, 2020

West Essex wrestling looks to bring home state title once again

By Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor
February 14, 2020
Molly Simon

Molly Simon

By Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor
December 4, 2019
(Photo courtesy of Zoe Offir) Senior Jess Coia spikes during a home game at West Essex.

Girls volleyball pulls off the unexpected in new division

By Molly Simon, Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor
November 5, 2019
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