November 13th, WOHS celebrated the Class of 2025 early signing period for nine prospective student-athletes. The first signing period was for Girls Soccer and Girls Lacrosse at 2:30 p.m. the second was for Girls Basketball at 7:30 p.m. The athletes all shared meaningful words with their supporters and took plentiful pictures highlighting their achievements. Signees include: Girls Soccer Lauren...
In 1973, the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade established a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion under the 14th Amendment, fundamentally changing the landscape of reproductive rights in America. For nearly half a century, Roe was a legal touchstone, affirming the right to choose in matters of family planning and medical decision-making. However, in June of 2022, the...
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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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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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