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Down the Rabbit Hole with Rocio Urquia:
Down the Rabbit Hole with Rocio Urquia:
The PSAT
The PSAT
What Is Happening With the Wi-Fi?
What Is Happening With the Wi-Fi?
Cheering for Improved School Spirit
Cheering for Improved School Spirit
The Masquerade
The Masquerade
An Interview with Ms. Roxas
An Interview with Ms. Roxas
One-on-One with Ms. Manning
One-on-One with Ms. Manning
An Interview with Mrs. Sullivan
An Interview with Mr.Du
An Interview with Mr.Du
An Interview With Mrs. Harvat
An Interview With Mrs. Harvat
Students thrift clothes at Fight For Greens Clothing Swap event
Swapping Out Fast Fashion for Sustainability
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A Look Into Screenwriters Society
A Look Into Screenwriter’s Society
Join the Lunchtime Mentors Club!
Join the Lunchtime Mentors Club!
Club Corner Spotlight: Yearbook
Club Corner Spotlight: Yearbook
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Join The Pioneer!
Teen Pep! What’s It All About?
Teen Pep! What’s It All About?
Join the Pioneer! For the Students, By the Students
Join the Pioneer! For the Students, By the Students
A Preview of Modern America Through the Media
A Preview of Modern America Through the Media
Course Selection Spotlight: Newspaper 
Course Selection Spotlight: Newspaper 
Anya Dillard: The Civil Activist of Tomorrow
Anya Dillard: The Civil Activist of Tomorrow
Mountaineer of the Month: Shyleea Ryan
A Star in the Making: Mikaili Ector
A Star in the Making: Mikaili Ector
Mountaineer of the Month: Kaya Schultz
Mountaineer of the Month: Kaya Schultz
Mountaineer of the Month: Louis Kravits
Mountaineer of the Month: Louis Kravits
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Committed: Dylan Wilkes
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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
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Senior Dues Deadlines Are Approaching!
Combat Senioritis: Ways To Stay Focused
Combat Senioritis: Ways To Stay Focused
High Schoolers Making Major Decisions
High Schoolers Making Major Decisions
One Last Goodbye
One Last Goodbye
Leaving Home
Leaving Home
Aaron Judge Makes His Mark in History
Aaron Judge Makes His Mark in History
Varsity Boys Soccer Take the Pitch!
Varsity Boys Soccer Take the Pitch!
Cheering for Improved School Spirit
Cheering for Improved School Spirit
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Quick Tips for Athletes Who Want to be Recruited to Play at the Next Level
The West Orange High School Sports Media Association encourages eligible student athletes to register to vote and help them achieve their goal of having 100% of eligible student athletes register to vote during High School Voter Registration Week
WOHS Sports Media Association Launches Voter Registration Campaign
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Committed: Dylan Wilkes
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Committed: Olivia Prescott
WOHS Lacrosse Stars Celebrate Signing Day
WOHS Lacrosse Stars Celebrate Signing Day
Committed: Abigail Nolan
Committed: Abigail Nolan
Committed: Matthew Bove
Committed: Matthew Bove
Trick or Trash? The real impact Halloween has on the planet
Trick or Trash? The real impact Halloween has on the planet
The Internet’s War Over Halle Bailey’s Little Mermaid
The Internet’s War Over Halle Bailey’s Little Mermaid
Horror Movie Hot Takes
Horror Movie Hot Takes
My First March: Marching for Damien Lopez
My First March: Marching for Damien Lopez
Spirituality: The Basics
Spirituality: The Basics
Bidens State of the Union: Crisis Control in Washingston
Biden’s State of the Union: Crisis Control in Washingston
The West Orange High School Sports Media Association encourages eligible student athletes to register to vote and help them achieve their goal of having 100% of eligible student athletes register to vote during High School Voter Registration Week
WOHS Sports Media Association Launches Voter Registration Campaign
Political Duels Create Election Trouble
Political Duels Create Election Trouble
The Meaning and History Behind the Swastika
The Meaning and History Behind the Swastika
Craziest Laws in The United States
Craziest Laws in The United States
Recent Shooting In West Orange
Recent Shooting In West Orange
Bidens State of the Union: Crisis Control in Washingston
Biden’s State of the Union: Crisis Control in Washingston
New Jersey Self-Service Gas
New Jersey Self-Service Gas
WO’s First-Ever Short Film Festival
WO’s First-Ever Short Film Festival
West Orange Public School District names Dr. C. Lauren Schoen Interim Superintendent of Schools
West Orange Public School District names Dr. C. Lauren Schoen Interim Superintendent of Schools
Recent Shooting In West Orange
Recent Shooting In West Orange
New Jersey Self-Service Gas
New Jersey Self-Service Gas
WO’s First-Ever Short Film Festival
WO’s First-Ever Short Film Festival
West Orange Public School District names Dr. C. Lauren Schoen Interim Superintendent of Schools
West Orange Public School District names Dr. C. Lauren Schoen Interim Superintendent of Schools
The Student Body’s Response to Cascone’s Abrupt Resignation
The Student Body’s Response to Cascone’s Abrupt Resignation
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
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, left, and actor Alec Baldwin, right (Image via Getty Images)
One Heck Of A Hollywood Mess
Over 200 Lawsuits Filed in Response to Astroworld Incident
Over 200 Lawsuits Filed in Response to Astroworld Incident
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
COVID Precautions at Music Festivals
COVID Precautions at Music Festivals
How to Travel Post-Pandemic
How to Travel Post-Pandemic
The Aftermath of the Pandemic on Teens
The Aftermath of the Pandemic on Teens
WOHS Cheer Team Faces Possible Legal Action After Disregarding Proper COVID-19 Precautions
WOHS Cheer Team Faces Possible Legal Action After Disregarding Proper COVID-19 Precautions
A Season Recap: The NFL and COVID-19
A Season Recap: The NFL and COVID-19
Down the Rabbit Hole with Rocio Urquia:
Down the Rabbit Hole with Rocio Urquia:
“I Love You, You Hate Me” Review
“I Love You, You Hate Me” Review
Why Don’t Worry Darling” Drama is More Thrilling than the Film
Why “Don’t Worry Darling” Drama is More Thrilling than the Film
Halloween Ends Movie Review
“Halloween Ends” Movie Review
Rapper Kendrick Lamar (above) announces long-awaited fourth album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.
Kendrick Lamar Announces New Album: “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers”
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
How to Destress During AP Exam Week
How to Destress During AP Exam Week
How to Celebrate Valentines Day Single
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Single
Winter Activities
Winter Activities
Ten Tik Tokers You Should Follow
Ten Tik Tokers You Should Follow
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Iridescence of True Beauty – Part 1: The Base
A portrait of Amanpour taken by Avery Cunliffe
Christiane Amanpour: Reporting on the Global Stage
Chung broke barriers by becoming the first woman to anchor CBS Evening News
Connie Chung: A Pioneer in Her Own Right
A photo of Steinem taken by Lynn Gilbert in 1977
Gloria Steinem: The Feature Feminist
WHM: Jacqueline Woodson
WHM: Jacqueline Woodson
WHM:Amina Anekwe
WHM:Amina Anekwe

The Pioneer

The Pioneer
Samantha Nunez

Samantha Nunez, Marketing Coordinator and Entertainment Editor

Samantha Nunez (She/Her) is the Marketing Coordinator and Entertainment Editor for The Pioneer. She has been a staff editor for three years at The Pioneer and will take upon her first year as Marketing Coordinator this year. In hopes of continuing writing in college, Nunez will be majoring in Journalism and Communications. Nunez has been a part of the Newspaper Club for three years and a part of the WOHS Cheerleading Team for two years. Nunez likes to listen to pop and R&B music during her free time, especially artists like Kali Uchis and Ariana Grande, go shopping, and watch YouTube videos on fashion and beauty. She can be reached at [email protected]

All content by Samantha Nunez
Day of Silence

Day of Silence

April 29, 2022
A photo of Steinem taken by Lynn Gilbert in 1977

Gloria Steinem: The Feature Feminist

March 10, 2022
Reflecting on Black History Month and its Importance

Reflecting on Black History Month and its Importance

March 8, 2022
The Montgomery Bus Boycott

The Montgomery Bus Boycott

February 24, 2022
Winter Activities

Winter Activities

January 27, 2022
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Iridescence of True Beauty – Part 1: The Base

January 10, 2022
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How Dangerous is Interstate 280?

December 2, 2021
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Are We More Thankful After COVID?

November 18, 2021
Fall Activities

Fall Activities

October 29, 2021
Meet Our Copy Editor: David Bien-Aime

Meet Our Copy Editor: David Bien-Aime

October 28, 2021
How to Reduce Stress at the End of the School Year

How to Reduce Stress at the End of the School Year

June 16, 2021
Recap of the First Episode of Loki

Recap of the First Episode of Loki

June 16, 2021
College Dorm List

College Dorm List

June 3, 2021
Official Poster for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

Why The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is Worth Watching

May 6, 2021
The Growing Trend of Slowed and Reverb Music

The Growing Trend of Slowed and Reverb Music

April 28, 2021
 Rising Success of Kali Uchis

 Rising Success of Kali Uchis

April 15, 2021
WHM: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 

WHM: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 

March 29, 2021
President Biden signed executive orders during his first few minutes in the Oval Office on Wednesday.Credit...

Joe Biden Focuses on Taking Charge Fast

March 2, 2021
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BHM Unsung Hero: Ella Baker

February 25, 2021
Racism in the Hispanic Community

Racism in the Hispanic Community

January 31, 2021
y2k fashion

Fashion Recap in 2020 

December 21, 2020
Is it Too Early to Start Decorating for Christmas?

Is it Too Early to Start Decorating for Christmas?

November 30, 2020
Positions Album Review

Positions Album Review

November 11, 2020
Nintendo Faces Potential Lawsuit… Again

Nintendo Faces Potential Lawsuit… Again

October 30, 2020
Things to Look out for- NJ Halloween 2020

Things to Look out for- NJ Halloween 2020

October 26, 2020
How is Virtual School Going for West Orange High School?

How is Virtual School Going for West Orange High School?

October 14, 2020
Meet the Staff: Paige Palent

Meet the Staff: Paige Palent

September 30, 2020
Preparations to Return to School in September

Preparations to Return to School in September

June 17, 2020
Samantha’s Summer Quarantine Guide

Samantha’s Summer Quarantine Guide

June 11, 2020
How is COVID-19 Affecting Businesses and Workers?

How is COVID-19 Affecting Businesses and Workers?

June 1, 2020
An Interview with Ms. Roxas

An Interview with Ms. Roxas

May 27, 2020
The WOHS Boys Step Team are 2019 Regional Champions. Photo: Youth Step USA

Boys Step Team Success

April 30, 2020
Chilombo Album Review

Chilombo Album Review

April 23, 2020
Architecture & Engineering Design is the Class For You

Architecture & Engineering Design is the Class For You

April 6, 2020
All About Auto Tech: Crash Course

All About Auto Tech: Crash Course

April 6, 2020
Wood Shop: Crash Course

Wood Shop: Crash Course

April 6, 2020
Why Freshmen, Juniors and Seniors are Cancelled... Not Sophomores

Why Freshmen, Juniors and Seniors are Cancelled… Not Sophomores

April 1, 2020
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West Orange Cheer Team Wins 8th Best in the Nation

March 3, 2020
BHM: Taking off with Bessie Coleman

BHM: Taking off with Bessie Coleman

February 20, 2020
Foods for Fitness

Foods for Fitness

January 21, 2020
Girls Volleyball Team Outstanding 2019 Season

Girls Volleyball Team Outstanding 2019 Season

January 2, 2020
Bobbys Burger Palace Review

Bobby’s Burger Palace Review

November 6, 2019
Football Jersey Honoring CJ Morgan

Football Jersey Honoring CJ Morgan

October 15, 2019
Meet the Staff: Devin Wilkes

Meet the Staff: Devin Wilkes

September 17, 2019
Tornado Strikes in Alabama, As People Try and Fight Back

Tornado Strikes in Alabama, As People Try and Fight Back

March 27, 2019
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