Katherine Wistner, Iris Editor-In-Chief
September 25, 2020
Can I have a medium cold brew with whole milk and three caramel swirls? That’s how you would have ordered that drink at Dunkin before September; now it’s just called The Charli, named after TikTok star Charli D’amelio. Celebrities have been endorsing companies for as long as advertisements have been around. Remember Cardi B’s Pepsi ad? However, a new trend in business marketing is emerging in which companies are actually naming menu items after celebrities. Back in May, Chipotle released...
Recent Features Stories
Westfield plans to blaze a new trail in Brightwood Park
September 25, 2020
The new magazine coming to WHS is anything but an optical illusion
June 5, 2020
Julia McGann and Charlotte Dursee
September 25, 2020
Since 2016, Dubfield Athletics’s presence on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter has been well-known throughout the community. Dubfield is responsible for creating a fun culture for all sports and ensuring that every sport and individual athlete receive the appropriate coverage and recognition they deserve. Dubfield announces themes for WHS sporting events and keeps the account updated with scores so students who are unable to attend athletic events can feel involved. Each year a group of...
Recent Sports Stories
College recruiting during a pandemic
September 25, 2020
Captain Q&A Episode 4: XC during Covid
September 17, 2020
Xenia Kobori, R3 Op ed Editor
June 12, 2020
The long-awaited return of Lady Gaga is finally here. Chromatica, Lady Gaga’s sixth #1 album, transports listeners to Gaga’s dream world, Chromatica. Unlike her previous projects, A Star is Born and Joanne, Gaga ditches her pop-country stint, to return to her electro dance music roots exhibited in her earlier records. While Chromatica is full of electro-pop beats and powerful vocals, do not be fooled; the album describes Gaga’s life with deep and intimate lyrics. The opening track, “Alice,”...
Recent Reviews Stories
KSI picks up a ‘W’ with his debut record
June 12, 2020
Space Force: One small step for man, one giant leap back for Netflix
June 12, 2020
Caroline Collins, Arts Editor
September 25, 2020 • No Comments
If you walk into Vicki’s Diner on a Sunday morning, the local restaurant is sure to be bustling with people of all ages: groups of teenagers sharing plates of waffles with whipped cream, families seated around the big front table by the window, children coloring with crayons in highchairs, and people sitting at the counter with cups of steaming coffee. The diner is a whirl of frenzy: waitresses balancing plates, neighbors greeting one another and the chefs in the back flipping pancakes on the hot griddle. At the center of it all are Peter and Helen Rentoulis, the owners of Vicki’s. The Rentoulis first opened Vicki’s in September 1999. For 21 years, Vicki’s has been a central part of the Westfield community. However, when the pandemic...
Recent News Stories
September 25, 2020
On Sep. 16, WHS announced that all staff members and students would be switching to fully-remote instruction until Oct. 1. This decision was made after six WHS students, who were exposed to the virus...
Trump’s attempt to take down TikTok gets thwarted temporarily
September 25, 2020
With over 700 million active users worldwide and more than 100 million users in the U.S. according to cnbc.com, TikTok’s popularity has increased dramatically since its launch in 2017. The app, known...
Caroline Collins and Julia McGann
June 12, 2020
Adam Wachtel, a senior at WHS, recently created a mural in the stairwell of McKinley Elementary School as part of his college art portfolio. The mural reflects the values of the Westfield school system and was a project that required a lot of time and hard work. Even though Wachtel ended up being accepted to college before he finished the mural, completing the project became something more than just an addition to his portfolio; he wanted to do it to give back to the community. Wachtel began working on the mural in December after meeting and emailing with Dr. Marc Biunno, the principal of McKinley school. Dr. Biunno said that when Adam toured the building with him and Art Teacher Danielle Sarnowski, “he listened to what we try to impart...
Recent Iris News Stories
June 12, 2020
The murder of George Floyd has sparked a new era of social change as people from around the country are protesting police brutality and systemic racism. Whether it be donating to causes that support Black...
Student creativity thrives in quarantined art classes
June 12, 2020
Art classes are enriching while in school, but can be lackluster online because they require hands on learning and materials that most people don’t have laying around at home. However, WHS art classes...
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Chloe Shanebrook Wein, Iris News/Feature Editor
September 25, 2020
The politicization of the California wildfires is not just disturbing, it is a dangerous precedent that will have greater consequences moving forward as climate change continues to worsen. Every year, California and other states on the West Coast endure dry seasons where the risk of wildfire increases and this year has been particularly bad. In California alone, there were nearly one million more acres burned this year than in the past. The reason why: climate change. Climate change has caused...
Recent Opinion Stories
Why the 70 minute periods need to go
September 25, 2020
Is it still church if I’m not at church?
June 5, 2020
Kerry Donovan, R2 News Editor
June 12, 2020
During times of reform, many people go to social media in an effort to spread information and join numerous movements. With over 3.8 billion people having some type of account on social media according to smartinsights.com, utilizing social media is an effective way to inform and communicate with others across the world. With protests taking place globally, petitions being signed, countless volunteer services and more, the purpose of social media activism is prevalent now more than ever as a way...
Recent Commentary Stories
Blue light glasses: Are they just a white lie?
June 12, 2020
Caution! Streaming services are more powerful than they appear
June 12, 2020
Claire Campbell, R2 Editor in Chief
June 12, 2020
At a time when many industries are struggling, the RV (Recreational Vehicle) business isn’t just chugging along: it’s in full gear. According to bostonglobe.com, RVshare, a company that connects customers with people who are renting out their RVs, experienced a 1,000 percent increase in bookings between April and early June. While the vehicles were first used during the pandemic by medical workers to self-isolate, as states lift their restrictions, more people are using them to satisfy their...
June 12, 2020
The ultimate guide to a socially distanced summer
June 12, 2020
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