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West Orange High School Celebrates 4th Annual Move the Spectrum Event
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West Orange High School Celebrates 4th Annual Move the Spectrum Event
Nyah McKinney, Editor-In-Chief • May 13, 2025

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 Spectrum is an event connecting students from all over New Jersey with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in a two-hour, carnival-like atmosphere. The event philosophy “Connect, Create, Conquer” represented the...

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Happy Autism Acceptance Month!
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Happy Autism Acceptance Month!
Isabella Ford-Valiente, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 2, 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.

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Postcards from Italy: Our Travel Guide To A One-Week Perfect Adventure
June 5, 2025

Postcards from Italy: Our Travel Guide To A One-Week Perfect Adventure By: Ainara Bouzas and Tyler Lai Ciao tutti! Benvenuti to our Italian Travel Guide–where we will fill...

VIRGINIA Adventures
VIRGINIA Adventures
Josephine Foglia, Sports Editor • May 16, 2025

Virginia is a state rich in history, natural beauty, and cultural experiences, making it a fantastic destination for travelers of all interests. One of the most notable features...

Three Days, Three Broadway Shows
Three Days, Three Broadway Shows
Parker "Park" Hawley, Copy Editor & Marketing Coordinator • June 5, 2025

Three Broadway Shows in Three Days: An Honest Review By Parker “Park” Hawley For some reason, when I looked at my calendar for the week of April 28, 2025, I found three...

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The Secretive Election: How the Conclave Works
The Secretive Election: How the Conclave Works
Parker "Park" Hawley, Copy Editor & Marketing Coordinator • May 6, 2025

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...

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Sleep Deprivation
Sleep Deprivation
May 13, 2025

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

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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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