January 20, 2020
It has been long debated as to whether private schools or public schools provide a better educational and athletic environment for its students. Growing up in a town like Westfield, with a top-ranked public education system and competitive athletics, begs the question: Is it worth it to spend the money on private schooling when offered a great free public education? There are many students who attend private school and transfer back to WHS for the rest of high school. On the other hand, there are...
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Jon Bon Jovi brings soul to Rutgers
January 20, 2020
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The WHS boys basketball team has had a tremendous season so far, with a winning record of 8-2. The energy and effort of this year’s team is unlike any other due to a strong coaching staff, a bond among the players and most importantly, a senior class trailblazing the success that the program hasn’t seen in years. “These seniors are incredible—they are a group that have played together since they were little. Their leadership is immeasurable,” said Head Coach and WHS Physical Education...
Recent Sports Stories
January 20, 2020
Around the League podcast 2020
January 17, 2020
December 9, 2019
Movies like The Godfather, Goodfellas, A Bronx Tale and Casino are mob movies that people have raved about for decades. The common thread? Robert De Niro. With his history, director Martin Scorsese knew De Niro would be perfect for the role of Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran, the main character in the 2019 film, The Irishman. Like other mob movies, this 1960s era film encompassed the basic ideas of power, jealousy and desperation. Although the movie featured world-renowned actors like Robert De...
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Everyday Life in the modern world
December 9, 2019
DJ Earworm recaps the decade in mashup
December 9, 2019
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Iran and the U.S. have been at odds with each other for decades, ranging back as far as the 1950s when America became involved in the country’s democracy and leadership. Recently, President Donald Trump has substantially affected the relationship between the countries through events such as his withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018. Now, as 2019 has ended and the new year is beginning, attacks are becoming more frequent, and the increase in tension is leaving many Americans worried about the possibility of a large-scale war on the horizon. On Dec. 31, an attack took place on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq as hundreds of pro-Iranian demonstrators scaled the walls, forced the gates open, lit fires, battered down doors and lobbed...
Recent News Stories
Fast facts on Australia’s bushfires
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On Jan. 14, CNN hosted the seventh Democratic debate. It was the smallest yet, with only six candidates onstage -- Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Former Vice President...
January 24, 2020
With midterms just around the corner, students will be hitting the books with all of their spare time. As the work piles, the hours of studying multiply and students stay up past midnight, scientists and psychologists have been researching the question: How can we study more effectively and does it involve music? Coming close to the end of a busy semester, students’ stress levels run high. This is just another reason why students need to find a way to maximize their ability to learn and improve memory, while also minimizing their stress. Scientist and cognitive researcher Dr. Gordon Shaw found that students should try studying with music. In 1990, Shaw found that music enhances our learning ability by activating the left and right hemispheres...
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Meet the queen of @newjerseymemes
December 9, 2019
If you live in New Jersey, there’s a good chance you’ve had to defend your home state against haters. However, amid the negative stereotypes that surround the state, many New Jerseyans appreciate its...
October 28, 2019
You get home from school and you immediately go on your phone. You start by going through all of your social media accounts and make your way onto TikTok. You spend your time scrolling, laughing...
January 20, 2020
As someone who has had Twitter since 2014, I can safely say I am addicted to the app, spending 31 percent of my screen time on the site. There are many things I love about the app, but along the way, I learned an important lesson that I wish to share with fellow Twitter users: avoid political accounts. Political news accounts are popular on Twitter, with accounts like @washingtonpost, @CNN and @nytimes amassing a combined 103.6 million followers. When I joined the app, I immediately followed several...
Recent Opinion Stories
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“Once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films.” South Korean director Bong Joon-ho stated this in his acceptance speech for Best Foreign Film at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards for Parasite. The film, the best movie of the year in my opinion, recently made history as the first South Korean film to ever be nominated for an Oscar, with six nominations including Best Picture and Best Director. The film also made history on Sunday night...
Recent Commentary Stories
Forced feminism on the big screen
January 14, 2020
Are we doing enough to stop hate at WHS?
December 9, 2019
January 24, 2020
On Jan. 8, Prince Harry and his wife, Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle, shocked the rest of the British monarchy and their country by announcing their plans to “step back” from their duties as senior members of the Royal Family. In an official statement from Buckingham Palace on Jan. 18, this means that the couple will no longer receive taxpayer funds, will lose their “Royal Highness” titles and be removed from “all royal duties,” which include military appointments. This new model will...
January 24, 2020
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