Isabella Ford-Valiente, Co-Editor-in-Chief | April 8, 2025
Emily Rintzler, Lifestyle Section Editor | April 8, 2025
Mimi Deer, Student Journalist | April 8, 2025
Ruby Page, Copy Editor & Marketing Coordinator | April 8, 2025
Steven Mulvihill, Entertainment & Marketing Team | April 8, 2025
Taylor Shimek, Managing Editor | April 8, 2025
Mimi Deer, Student Journalist | March 26, 2025
Emily Rintzler, Lifestyle Section Editor | March 26, 2025
Parker "Park" Hawley, Copy Editor & Marketing Coordinator | March 14, 2025
Nyah McKinney, Co-Editor-in-Chief | March 6, 2025

This month, we recognize individuals with Autism and neurodiversity disorders. We wish to promote understanding and foster inclusion for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

"We call it the West Orange way. We don’t even call it diversity because I don’t want people to believe there’s another way. It’s our way, which makes us unique."- Hayden Moore, Superintendent of West Orange Schools. In the vibrant halls of West Orange Public Schools, a commitment to diversity, equity, and genuine human connection isn’t just an ideal—it’s an everyday reality. The Pioneer...

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The smiles on the faces of students that attended the fourth annual Move the Spectrum event on May 9 at West Orange High School told the story. Move the...




Once again, Spring Break has come around, and it’s safe to say that all high school students are looking forward to the break. But, if we don’t have school, what are we...





The latest true-crime drama, Good American Family, has revived the story of Natalia Grace and her complex relationship with her adopted family, the Barnetts. However, the...



The Vatican—With the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, the Catholic Church has entered an era of change, one that has not been observed in over 12 years. The Catholic...




Sleep deprivation is a significant issue among high school students, often resulting from a combination of academic pressures, extracurricular activities, and social commitments....



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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