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An e-biker in downtown Westfield
E-Bike Accidents Call for New Safety Measures
Hanna Sclar and Kelsey Dix October 10, 2025

On Sept. 24, a 13-year-old boy who attended Nettington Middle School in Scotch Plains, NJ, died when he collided with a landscaping truck while riding an electric bicycle, also known as an e-bike. This heartbreaking incident is just one of many in the...

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaking with attendees in 2024 in Las Vegas, NV
Trump Administration Declares Tylenol and Vaccines ‘No Good’
Lucas Grygiel and Logan Welsh October 3, 2025

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced alongside President Donald Trump that “effective immediately, the Food and Drug Administration will be notifying physicians that the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated...

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WHS sophomore Adley Grantz freestyle skiing
Freestyling Through Life
Stella Pugliese, Social Media/Web Manager (Hi's Eye) and Arts Editor (Optic) • October 10, 2025

With her sleek ponytail trailing from her helmet and her bold Y2K-inspired style — camo cargo pants, a cool graphic tee layered over a white long sleeve — it’s clear that Adley Grantz, a sophomore at WHS, isn’t your average high school student....

WHS senior Molly Healy next to a Cessna 172 Skyhawk
From Instagram to the Sky: An Instant Interest
Jakob Kofsky, Editor-in-Chief • October 10, 2025

From the day she discovered the career path on social media, senior Molly Healy has been determined to become a Navy fighter pilot. Healy knew she wanted to be a fighter pilot after watching an Instagram edit. Despite her immediate interest at age...

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Scrolling Past Ourselves: Confessions From the Finish Line
Emma Blaustein and Gabriela Castillo October 10, 2025

I’m on a train home from North Carolina and I feel empty. The window flicks past in a blur of gray and gold, like a film reel of someone else's life. I just visited a school I have dreamed of going to since I was a child. I spent a weekend with my...

When Death is Weaponized, What Does It Say About Our Nation?
Stella Pugliese and Mackenzie Byrne October 3, 2025

When Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on Sept. 10, the nation barely had time to process the news before the narratives unraveled. Some saw the death as political martyrdom. Some called it inevitable. But for those who were paying attention,...

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Taylor Swift's new album cover
All Glitter, No Grit: The Life of a Showgirl Lacks Swift’s Usual Spark
Chloe Bencivenga and Melissa Weinberg October 10, 2025

On Oct. 3, Grammy Award-winning artist Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. With no singles released, the sound of the album was a surprise to all listeners.  This is one of Swift’s shorter releases, clocking in at...

Taylor Frankie Paul set to be new bachelorette
Scandal Sells: Reality Television Turns to Controversial Figures to Revive Ratings
Sammie Robin and Alexa Bloomberg October 3, 2025

While most reality television shows are meant to find love or portray genuine reality, recent productions have become calculated and filtered for entertainment value. Networks are intentionally casting stars of questionable backgrounds to get better ratings...

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