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National Park Service
Happy Earth Day!
The High School Vaping Epidemic
The High School Vaping Epidemic
An Interview With Ms. Binns & Mr. Thompson
An Interview With Ms. Binns & Mr. Thompson
Celebrating 30 Years of African American Literature: West Orange High School’s Annual African-American Read-In
Celebrating 30 Years of African American Literature: West Orange High School’s Annual African-American Read-In
All photos courtesy of Perry Bashkoff.
Insights from The Pioneer’s 2023 Alumni Panel for Journalism
West Orange High School Students Walk for Palestine
West Orange High School Students Walk for Palestine
West Oranges favorite turkey prances around despite being hit by a dart.
Turkules: The Turkey Who Enchanted West Orange
Residents Left in the Lurch after the West Orange Public Library Pushes Completion Date- Again
Residents Left in the Lurch after the West Orange Public Library Pushes Completion Date- Again
Montclair Pride 2023
Montclair Pride 2023
West Orange’s Love And Unity Festival
West Orange’s Love And Unity Festival
Who is Better Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes?
Who is Better Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes?
The boys celebrate during the game against Park Regional.
A Look into the WOHS Hockey Season
The Pioneer interviews the boys basketball team and coach in the press conference.
2023 Wraps Up with First Ever WOHS Winter Sports Media Day
The Family Found in the Loneliest Sport
The Family Found in the Loneliest Sport
The track and field team take a group photo at the 2023 Winter Sports Media day.
Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork
Image via Dylan Wilkes
Committed: Dylan Wilkes
Image via Olivia Prescott
Committed: Olivia Prescott
Committed: Abigail Nolan
Committed: Abigail Nolan
Committed: Matthew Bove
Committed: Matthew Bove
COMMITED: Jayson Raines- Stanford University
COMMITED: Jayson Raines- Stanford University
The Family Found in the Loneliest Sport
The Family Found in the Loneliest Sport
The track and field team take a group photo at the 2023 Winter Sports Media day.
Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork
Swim teams enjoy a team dinner before counties.
Diving Deeper into the WOHS Swim Team
En-garde Into the Fencing Season
En-garde Into the Fencing Season
Girls Volleyball named Conference Champions!
Girls Volleyball named Conference Champions!
The Female Athlete Triad
The Female Athlete Triad
Dear Jo Koy: Sexism Isnt Comedy
Dear Jo Koy: Sexism Isn’t Comedy
Headphones, Earbuds, and a Connection to Reality
Headphones, Earbuds, and a Connection to Reality
Importance Of Fathers 
Importance Of Fathers 
The Importance of Food
The Importance of Food
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts an Early Spring
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts an Early Spring
The Story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard
The Story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard
The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
How can we be more proactive in reducing our carbon footprint?
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
West Oranges favorite turkey prances around despite being hit by a dart.
Turkules: The Turkey Who Enchanted West Orange
2024 Presidential Election Preview
2024 Presidential Election Preview
Resisting The New Law To Ban Legacy Admissions
Resisting The New Law To Ban Legacy Admissions
Bidens State of the Union: Crisis Control in Washingston
Biden’s State of the Union: Crisis Control in Washingston
Inflation & Me
Inflation & Me
In the Wake of the Michigan School Shooting, What’s Happening Next is on People’s Minds
In the Wake of the Michigan School Shooting, What’s Happening Next is on People’s Minds
The Israeli Hamas War
The Israeli Hamas War
The Meaning and History Behind the Swastika
The Meaning and History Behind the Swastika
Australia has not Reacted Properly to Climate Change, and Everyone Knows It
Australia has not Reacted Properly to Climate Change, and Everyone Knows It
Flooding in Venice, Italy - 13 Nov 2019
What The Decade Taught Us about Global Warming
2024 Presidential Election Preview
2024 Presidential Election Preview
Donald Trump’s Indictment
Donald Trump’s Indictment
Black History AP Course
Black History AP Course
People gather during a protest held by supporters of Brazils President Jair Bolsonaro against President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who won a third term following the presidential election run-off, at the Army Headquarters in Brasilia, Brazil, November 15, 2022. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino
The Election Riots in Brazil
The Importance of Voting & How To Register
The Importance of Voting & How To Register
From an Arizona Girl to a 2x Oscar Winner: Emma Stone’s Incredible Journey
From an Arizona Girl to a 2x Oscar Winner: Emma Stone’s Incredible Journey
Benson Boone
Benson Boone
Movies/TV shows to look out for in 2024
Movies/TV shows to look out for in 2024
“I’m Just Ken” Nominated for a Grammy?
“I’m Just Ken” Nominated for a Grammy?
National World
Long Live the Eras Tour Movie-Review
Poetry Is Not That Bad
Poetry Is Not That Bad
Into The Woods
Into The Woods
The Show Must Go On at WOHS
The Show Must Go On at WOHS
My Last Musical
My Last Musical
The Growing Trend of Slowed and Reverb Music
The Growing Trend of Slowed and Reverb Music
The Female Athlete Triad
The Female Athlete Triad
Reconnecting with nature: A recipe for physical and mental well-being for all
Reconnecting with nature: A recipe for physical and mental well-being for all
The Dangers of Diet Culture
The Dangers of Diet Culture
Interesting Facts About Christmas Music
Interesting Facts About Christmas Music
How can we be more proactive in reducing our carbon footprint?
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Important Figures in AAPI History
Important Figures in AAPI History
Celebrating AAPI Month
Celebrating AAPI Month
Womens Hockey Goes Pro
Women’s Hockey Goes Pro
The Rise Of Sabrina Ionescu
The Rise Of Sabrina Ionescu
Who is Ms. Towson?
Who is Ms. Towson?
Women In Tennis
Women In Tennis
The Female Athlete Triad
The Female Athlete Triad
Who is Ms. Towson?
Who is Ms. Towson?
An Interview With Ms. Binns & Mr. Thompson
An Interview With Ms. Binns & Mr. Thompson
Celebrating Black Excellence, Leader Spotlight: Mr. Hayden Moore
Celebrating Black Excellence, Leader Spotlight: Mr. Hayden Moore
Coach Darnell Grant has been coaching for 28 years.
Celebrating Black Excellence, Leader Spotlight: Coach Darnell Grant
Celebrating 30 Years of African American Literature: West Orange High School’s Annual African-American Read-In
Celebrating 30 Years of African American Literature: West Orange High School’s Annual African-American Read-In

The Pioneer

The Pioneer
Ben Albert

Ben Albert

Ben is the Athletics Editor and can be reached at [email protected]

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With pine tar visible on his neck (pictured here), Michael Pineda caused a brief controversy in baseball over the use of the substance. Credit: TIME

Major League Baseball’s Sticky Situation

Ben Albert, Athletics Editor
June 22, 2021
Craziest Laws in The United States

Craziest Laws in The United States

Ben Albert, Athletics Editor
June 13, 2021
The New York Knicks Are Back

The New York Knicks Are Back

Ben Albert, Athletics Editor
May 27, 2021
The Devil, Satan Shoes, and Human Blood: What’s Been Going on With Lil Nas X? 

The Devil, Satan Shoes, and Human Blood: What’s Been Going on With Lil Nas X? 

Ben Albert , Athletics Editor
May 3, 2021
WHM: Patsy Mink

WHM: Patsy Mink

Ben Albert, Athletics Editor
March 31, 2021
6 Dr. Seuss Books Removed From Publishing

6 Dr. Seuss Books Removed From Publishing

Ben Albert, Athletics Editor
March 29, 2021
The Amazin’ Mets? Inside a Rocky Start to the Steve Cohen Era

The Amazin’ Mets? Inside a Rocky Start to the Steve Cohen Era

Ben Albert, Athletics Editor
March 6, 2021
25-year-old left wing Willie ORee, the first black player of the National Hockey League, warms up in his Boston Bruins uniform, prior to the game with the New York Rangers, at New Yorks Madison Square Garden, on November 23, 1960. (AP Photo)

History On Ice: The Willie O’Ree Story

Ben Albert, Athletics Editor
February 17, 2021
Course Selection Spotlight: Newspaper 

Course Selection Spotlight: Newspaper 

Ben Albert, Athletics Editor
February 1, 2021
More Than a Game: 2020 Sports in Review 

More Than a Game: 2020 Sports in Review 

Ben Albert, Athletics Editor
December 21, 2020
A Peek Inside the 2020 Election

A Peek Inside the 2020 Election

Ben Albert, Sports Editor
November 30, 2020
Mark Kelly Wins Arizona Senate Seat

Mark Kelly Wins Arizona Senate Seat

Ben Albert, Athletics Editor
November 30, 2020
Trick Or Treating Alternatives For Pandemic Times

Trick Or Treating Alternatives For Pandemic Times

Ben Albert, Athletics Editor
October 30, 2020
The Quarantine Chronicles  

The Quarantine Chronicles  

Ben Albert, Athletics Editor
October 19, 2020
Trump & Other Government Officials Test Positive For COVID-19

Trump & Other Government Officials Test Positive For COVID-19

Ben Albert, Athletics Editor
October 19, 2020
Meet the Staff: Kiley Capstraw

Meet the Staff: Kiley Capstraw

Ben Albert
September 21, 2020
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