Substance abuse among teens isn’t a new story. The same age-old formula of teen angst mixed with peer pressure has left centuries’ worth of teenagers hooked on drugs and alcohol well before they walk the stage with their diplomas. Past generations grew up surrounded by tobacco, smoking on planes, in restaurants, and, yes, school bathrooms. While smoking is less common for Gen-Zers, substance abuse...
On December 2, 2023, West Orange High School (WOHS) held the first-ever Winter Sports Media Day in the Tarnoff Gym from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first half consisted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the second half from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by the West Orange High School Sports Media Association (WOHSSMA), the event held most of the winter sports teams in the high school. This included boys and girls...
Substance abuse among teens isn’t a new story. The same age-old formula of teen angst mixed with peer pressure has left centuries’ worth of teenagers hooked on drugs and...
Throughout my childhood and teenage years, a recurring struggle for me as a female athlete was learning proper nutrition for my lifestyle and understanding how my body functions. COVID-19...
After the WGA (Writers) and SAG-AFTRA (actors) strike, TV and Movies are starting to come back out and new shows and movies are now being made. The strike happened because...
PUNXUATAWNEY, PENNSYLVANIA - At 7:25 am this morning Phil, the famed groundhog was awoken from his stump as a crowd of eager fans chanted his name. After a ceremonious presentation...
Throughout my childhood and teenage years, a recurring struggle for me as a female athlete was learning proper nutrition for my lifestyle and understanding how my body functions. COVID-19...
There’s something comforting about the headquarters of the school’s newspaper, The Pioneer. From its students and staff members who take pride in delivering news to West...
This year, the West Orange Screenwriters Society is hosting the 2nd Annual Film Festival. The theme for this year is “Behind the Scenes, Beyond the Student”, and students...
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