Sammy Salz and Chloe Shanebrook Wein
May 22, 2020
Despite the coronavirus keeping WHS students out of the classroom, it has not stopped many from continuing to contribute to their community while at home. Over the course of the quarantine, many students have discovered creative new ways to support those in need. Fortnite Fundraiser WHS juniors Andrew Levy and Tyler Mackey have come up with a unique way to turn their video game hobby into a money-making act of service. Every Monday, around 200 people sign up to participate in one of two...
Recent Features Stories
To have your camera on or off?
May 22, 2020
How one small business has managed to thrive during quarantine
May 22, 2020
Nate Lechner, R2 Op ed Editor
May 22, 2020
Do you want to know more about some of WHS’ most prolific student athletes? Well Nate Lechner has got you covered. In his new podcast Captain Q&A, Nate sits down with WHS athletes to discuss their sports careers as well their overall WHS experience. To end the 2019-2020 school year, Nate will be talking to senior athletes, some of whom had their spring seasons canceled due to COVID-19. The graduating athletes will reflect on their most memorable moments, lessons and experiences made both...
Recent Sports Stories
May 22, 2020
Hopeful but uncertain: Professional sports may be on their way back
May 22, 2020
Abigail Knaul, Web/Social Media Editor
May 8, 2020
As we all sit here in quarantine searching for the next big activity to do, Netflix released the new show Outer Banks. As of May 5, the show was the number-one streamed show in the U.S. The show starts off meeting the main characters John B, Kie, Pope and JJ. This group, called the Pogues, is part of one side of the island. Then, later in the first episode, we meet Sarah, Topper, Ward and Rafe, who are part of the Kooks, or the upper-class part of the island. In the first episode things...
Recent Reviews Stories
Extraction: Netflix brings the action
May 8, 2020
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Claire Campbell, R2 Editor in Chief
May 22, 2020 • No Comments
First, it was the possibility of World War III. Then, Australia’s forests went up in flames. A few months later, Covid-19 entered the picture. And just as 2020 looked like it couldn’t get worse, articles about murder hornets flew into our feeds. Nicknamed “murder hornets,” Asian giant hornets are responsible for the death of around 50 Japanese citizens annually. According to nytimes.com, the insect can massacre a honeybee hive in a few hours to collect food for its offspring, or will puncture larger prey with its lengthy venom-releasing stinger. There have only been two sightings of murder hornets in the United States, both during the fall of 2019 in Washington state. However, there were multiple sightings along the Canadian...
Recent News Stories
#GraduateTogether pays tribute to seniors
May 22, 2020
This past Saturday, America honored all 2020 high school seniors with an hour-long TV special called #GraduateTogether. #GraduateTogether was a live broadcast on major networking channels and streamed...
May 20, 2020
On May 18, Senior Class President Alexis Hammer posted a letter to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, on Instagram, asking him to reconsider allowing socially-distanced graduation ceremonies. When posting,...
Jackie LaMastra, R1 Op-Ed Editor
May 8, 2020
Senior projects, a vital part of the WHS seniors’ curriculum, give students the opportunity to explore topics they feel passionate about by researching and creating products and presentations that they share with their peers. As with many things, senior projects have been modified due to new COVID-19 restrictions. And while COVID-19 has affected every part of American culture, the world of fashion keeps turning and many seniors recognize this and have created fashion-based senior projects.From the perfect college tailgate gear to upcycling, WHS seniors have pushed the boundaries for creating clothes for themselves and their peers, all while learning practical skills and having fun. WHS senior Demi Tsavekou knew that she wanted to...
Recent Iris News Stories
Devin Caherly: A rising TikTok Star
May 8, 2020
“I wanted to say thank you for making my days better just by watching your videos.” “You give off the most genuine vibes.” “I love your emotion in your videos.” “Glad I discovered your page;...
How Covid-19 is affecting movie releases and the rise of at-home streaming
April 10, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has, of course, had detrimental effects on public health, business and travel. While the repercussions for the entertainment industry may seem to be minimal in comparison, the effects...
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Xenia Kobori, R3 Op ed Editor
May 22, 2020
For millions of students around the country, the culmination of a student’s learning is put to the test in May during the infamous three hour AP exam. However, due to the coronavirus, regular AP testing has been put on hold, and a 45-minute free-response, at-home exam is now the determining factor of a student’s hard work. When I first heard that the AP exam would be administered at home, I was shocked at the news, but glad to still have the opportunity to take the test. Yet, as my exam...
Recent Opinion Stories
Why we must stay six feet apart as beaches reopen
May 22, 2020
Teacher Perspective: ‘I miss the chatter’
May 1, 2020
Audrey Pucciarelli, Arts Editor
May 8, 2020
With just one single sincere shot, documentaries are able to capture the raw essence of humanity that even perfectly structured feature narratives often miss. Documentaries consume our minds and give us the opportunity to walk in someone else’s shoes for a few hours, no matter what their background is or where they’re going. In today’s society filled with news, stories and exposés, educating ourselves about important issues by finding a variety of reliable information from sources...
Recent Commentary Stories
‘I’m just a kid’: The toxic selectivity of TikTok cancel culture
May 8, 2020
Escaping reality, one episode at a time
April 10, 2020
Hank Shapiro, Business Manager
May 12, 2020
For my last ever volume of HHH I knew I had to go big. Under the current circumstances we are living through, it is hard to go big. I couldn’t travel to the best restaurants on the East Coast, but I could have them come to me. With the help of GoldBelly, a website that ships nationally recognized food across the country aiming to empower small businesses, I was able to have one more amazing culinary experience. I had a very pleasant experience with Goldbelly placing two orders. The website...
May 8, 2020
Hi’s Eye top moments of 2019-2020
May 8, 2020
Hungry Hungry Hank: Heading out
May 8, 2020