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Walz vs. Vance: A Clash of Ideologies in the Vice Presidential Debate
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Walz vs. Vance: A Clash of Ideologies in the Vice Presidential Debate
Azari Howard, News Editor • October 17, 2024

Democratic Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz and Republican Ohio Senator J.D. Vance squared off in a vice-presidential debate brimming with tension and high stakes, each presenting starkly different visions for the country’s future. The debate not only showcased their opposing ideologies but also highlighted the larger political divide gripping the nation, offering voters a clear choice on leadership,...

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October is LGBTQ+ History Month
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October is LGBTQ+ History Month
Nyah McKinney, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 17, 2024

Founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson, October is LGBTQ+ History Month. The Pioneer wants to recognize the month and encourage educational spaces to discuss the extensive history of LGBTQ+ figures and organizations that have fought to make the queer identity accepted in today's society.

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Professional and WOHS student filmmakers converse during the second portion of the Film Festival.
Students’ Creativity “Scene and Heard” at WOHS’ Third Annual Short Film Festival
Violet Kohlenstein, Managing Editor • June 14, 2024

Eleven films premiered on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the third annual West Orange High School Film Festival. The festival was held in the school’s library-media center,...

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April 22, 2024
The Female Athlete Triad
The Female Athlete Triad
Nyah McKinney, Editor-in-Chief • March 8, 2024

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...

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Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian Feud Timeline
Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian Feud Timeline
Ruby Page, Copy Editor & Marketing Coordinator • May 20, 2024

Few pop culture scandals have captivated audiences quite like the ongoing feud between Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, and Taylor Swift. Let's unravel the sequence of events in...

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Walz vs. Vance: A Clash of Ideologies in the Vice Presidential Debate
Walz vs. Vance: A Clash of Ideologies in the Vice Presidential Debate
Azari Howard, News Editor • October 17, 2024

Democratic Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz and Republican Ohio Senator J.D. Vance squared off in a vice-presidential debate brimming with tension and high stakes, each presenting...

National Park Service
Happy Earth Day!
April 22, 2024
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Trunk of Treat is Killing Halloween
Trunk of Treat is Killing Halloween
Ruby Page, Copy Editor & Marketing Coordinator • October 16, 2024

Trick-or-treating was such a magical part of my childhood. I remember running through the neighborhood with friends, all of us in sweaty costumes, trying to figure out which...

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Camille Bugayong, Copy Editor and In Our School Editor • December 2, 2021

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...

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Screenwriters Society Poster Contest Winner
Charley Dvorin, Co Editor in Chief • February 6, 2023

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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