Tyra Hughes, Editor in Chief
January 9, 2020
Last year, English Teacher Ms. Baker officially launched the first meeting of the Girls Up Club, a women’s empowerment club of West Orange High led by junior, Riya Goel....
January 2, 2020
December 19, 2019
Winter Sports Lead off the Season with the Pep Rally
December 17, 2019
Tyra Hughes, Editor in Chief
January 7, 2020
How does one defend the innocence of black victim to racial profiling when that victim also allegedly contributed to the trauma of sexual assault? And do these two social justice movements mesh well in 2019 America? The answer is that it doesn't. We can acknowledge how wrongful it was for the Texas government to accuse a black man for the murder of a white woman while also acknowledging that it was wrong for Reed to allegedly sexually assault women. If our nation wants to uphold the growing trend to be politically and socially conscious, we cannot simply ignore the wrongdoings of others in order to put them on a pedestal. We must acknowledge the truth in order to fully be committed to social justice on all accounts.
The Truth About Skin Whitening
December 20, 2019
In my everyday life, I witness the effects that skin whitening has on women. Every Asian grocery store that I walk into features an aisle with tons of skin whitening products stacked up on each other. From creams, to lotions, and to soap bars, that all promise the exact same thing: whiter skin, in less time.
Mental Illness Should Not Be A Social Media Trend
December 19, 2019
Is Mental Illness becoming a trend? Read Devin Wilkes compelling article about the romanticization of mental illness in the age of social media.
The Dangers of A Strict Dress Code Geared Towards Female Students
December 16, 2019
Clothes are a form of expression, yet women are warned against outfits that society feels express their sexuality. On the other hand, men don't receive the same warning, and this double standard is evident in many high school dress codes.
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Kiley Capstraw, In Our School/In Our Town Editor
January 6, 2020
Kaya Schultz, an exceptional student, fierce competitor and even better person. After completing her junior soccer season, Schultz finished with 8 goals and 11 assists. “I...
Mountaineer of the Month: Louis Kravits
April 23, 2019
Mountaineer of The Month: Jordan Broking
February 21, 2019
Tyra Hughes, Editor in Chief
January 15, 2020
Australia is on fire. Flames are soaring 250 ft into the air killing thousands of Koala bears and Kangaroos. Since 1950, temperatures in Australia have increased by 2.7...
January 8, 2020
December 20, 2019
Youtube Rewind 2019: Their Biggest Flop Yet
December 19, 2019
Ismail Taylor-Kamara, sports editor-in-chief
January 9, 2020
In a world of constant technological advancement, basic computer skills are becoming more significant to all careers.The Cisco Networking Academy will be offering Honors Cybersecurity...
Getting to Know the African American Heritage Club
December 20, 2019
April 25, 2019
February 19, 2019
Samantha Nunez, Student Journalist
March 27, 2019
Beauregard, Alabama - On March 3rd, a murderous tornado destroyed the streets of Alabama. This was considered one of the deadliest U.S. tornadoes in 6 years, as it killed...
Royal Family on High Alert After Cyberbullying of Meghan Markle
March 27, 2019
Mental Health Mentality at WOHS
March 15, 2019
December 20, 2018
Zachary Perincheril, Student Journalist
January 2, 2020
WEST ORANGE, NJ- The West Orange High School bowling team is ready to build upon their impressive 2018-19 season and defend their title as Super Essex Conference champions. Coming...
Girls Volleyball Team Outstanding 2019 Season
January 2, 2020
January 2, 2020
December 19, 2019
Natalie Nevins, Features Editor
November 27, 2019 • No Comments
The Teen Prevention Education Program offered at West Orange High School, which is also known as Teen Pep, conducted their first outreach of the 2019-2020 school year going...
4 Tips on Developing Proper Eating Habits
November 15, 2019
Do you want to know how to develop healthier eating habits? Check out some nutritionist recommended tips and tricks from student journalist, Lauren Bulanhagui on how to live a healthier lifestyle!
What are Non Viral Sexually Transmitted Infections?
April 4, 2019
Tyra Hughes, Editor in Chief
January 14, 2020
he entirety of Cancel Culture collectively did an eye roll when the Havana singer posted her public apology “from the bottom of her heart”.
January 2, 2020
December 17, 2019
Welcome To The Leaking Era of Music
December 17, 2019
6ix9ine could have 10-years removed from Sentence
December 17, 2019
Knives Out: The 2019 Film that Saved Murder Mystery Movies
December 16, 2019
Kiley Capstraw, In Our School/In Our Town Editor
January 6, 2020
One of the many advantages of attending WOHS is the theater club and the many courses that are available to students on a daily basis. Led by Ms. Wendy Mapes, there has been...
January 2, 2020
William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (Abridged) – A COMEDY
October 30, 2019
WOHS Art Club Joins the Garden Aglow Pumpkin Exhibition
October 28, 2019
October 25, 2019
Rebecca Dannemiller, Student Journalist
March 1, 2019
The State of the Union is traditionally an opportunity for the President to discuss his or her legislative goals for the next year and provide an outline for how he or she...
2018 Midterm Elections Outcome
November 26, 2018
Codey’s Stance on High School Start Time
November 20, 2018
Meet The BOE Candidates: Cheryl Merklinger
November 6, 2018
Meet the BOE Candidates: Terry Trigg-Scales
November 6, 2018