COVID-19 – The Pioneer

How is COVID-19 Affecting Businesses and Workers?

Samantha Nunez, News/Politics Editor

June 1, 2020

From a toilet paper shortage to closing all schools, COVID-19 has affected over millions of people in the U.S. and now many businesses are also feelin...

WOHS Graduation

May 11, 2020

Although a virtual graduation has been planned, there is still hope that an in-person ceremony will be held if allowed under state and local guidelines....

Some Good News

May 4, 2020

In such an uncertain and mournful time, it is hard to maintain a positive outlook on life. However, it is vital for our mental health to try to focus on...

Finding a New Normal in Quarantine

April 28, 2020

When the news first broke that COVID-19 was rapidly spreading in China, I widely underestimated how quickly it would outbreak into a global pandemic. I r...

How to Survive Quarantine: Teenage Edition

April 27, 2020

Hey, my name is Kiley Capstraw, one of the many teenagers “stuck” in my house in attempts to practice social distancing and fight against COVID-19. ...

Making the Most Important Decision of Your Life From Your Living Room

April 24, 2020

About a month ago, the path of the second semester of my senior year was looking clear. Although the receival of college decision letters was nerve-wrac...

Covid-19 Personal Reflection

April 24, 2020

Natalie Nevins- During my time out of school I have been doing way too much laying in my bed and sleeping, as well as wishing life could just go back to norm...

NJ Schools Closed Until May 15th

April 17, 2020

Yesterday, Governor Murphy made the announcement that New Jersey public schools will remain closed most certainly through May 15th. While this date is...

WO Stronger Together!

April 17, 2020

Come out and support this worthwhile cause! After offering a motivational pep talk to the West Orange community earlier in the week, WOHS Head Footb...

2020 Summer Olympics Postponed To Next Year

March 25, 2020

Yesterday afternoon, Prime minister Shinzo Abe of Japan, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach agreed to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympic...

How to Stay Safe From Corona, According to Kindergartener

Kaya Schultz, editor in chief

March 17, 2020

While we did post a helpful article on 8 tips to help avoid getting COVID-19 (that you should check out), we thought we could lighten the mood with some...

Local West Orange Restaurants to Provide Students With Free Lunch All Week

March 14, 2020

Yesterday, Dr. Cascone announced that the district needed more time to properly find out how they will provide services to students who receive free and...