Stephanie McManus , co Editor in Chief
September 28, 2023
Summer of 2023 was the summer of movies. For all of May and June, “Barbie” was a highly anticipated movie with a cast that would demand anybody's attention. When the movie ...
June 8, 2023
Barbie has been an icon for years. She has been anything a person can ever want to be, from an artist to an astronaut to...
Catch “New Girl” before it’s gone!
June 7, 2023
Looking for something new to watch? Look no further because the entire “New Girl” fandom has your back! This show gives...
June 12, 2023
Monday, May 1 marked the kick off of the senior water wars at West Milford High School. For this game, two pairs of partners make up a team and are assigned a target they...
June 10, 2023
Name: Favorite Teacher: Favorite Class: Favorite extracurricular activity? Plans After Graduation (college & major, military, job training/goals, aspirations,...
Class of 2023–THIS OR THAT????
June 10, 2023
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June 9, 2023
The 2023 Highlander Day was a huge success! It was a perfect sunny day to support all the schools’ athletics and clubs....
Past prom purchases and new trends
June 7, 2023
For as long as every student can remember, prom is an important night. From big poofy dresses to the fanciest tuxedos, kids...
Aidan Kenny, Sports Editor
September 28, 2023
The West Milford Field Hockey team continued where they left off a season ago starting out with a record of 4-0. Coming out with a statement 6-0 win in the opening game vs. PCTI, senior goalie...
September 28, 2023
The West Milford Highlanders come into week four’s match up at 3-1 after a dominant 29-6 victory over the High Point Wildcats,...
Highlanders Win in Walk-off Fashion
May 22, 2023
The West Milford Highlanders took down conference rival Fairlawn on a scorching hot Monday afternoon at “The Ray”. Brandon...
Connor Gargiulo, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2022
Senior year is met with many exciting events, choices, and privileges. Between more elective choices, senior movie nights, prom, and much more, West Milford provides students...
Lesley Paulino and Connor Gargiulo
December 10, 2022
Madison Sondermeyer, Op-ed
June 8, 2022
We all know the end of the year is approaching very quickly. The seniors have decided where they are going, whether it be a four-year traditional college (close or far), trade...
Sydney Durham, Out and About Editor
May 10, 2022
Many kids have a hard time thinking about their future. College is a very stressful topic for many high school students and who could blame them? It is a major life decision...
June 17, 2023
With every new, bright romance movie on the big screen we find ourselves striving for the couple’s picture perfect relationship. They fall in love at first sight, go on adorable dates, and eventually they run...
Maddy Sondermeyer, A & E
March 22, 2023
What makes a serial killer? What events lead to someone having the uncontrollable desire to want to take someone's life? Even though the most notorious serial killers who made history happen to be men, it doesn't...
Hulu’s “The Patient” is the only show to perfectly “execute” serial killers
February 1, 2023
Serial killers have always seemed to fascinate people. Their stories have always been intriguing, with viewers finding themselves...
“True Crime Culture” has become disgraceful
January 31, 2023
Imagine, if you will, that you are looking for a new podcast to listen to on your daily commute. You consult with a friend,...
Stephanie McManus, Out and About
April 4, 2023
Keeping up with the media has been a huge part of life for centuries. When people check their social media sites, they always see that one huge scandal celebrities are caught up in, or that one murder case that captures the...
Madison Sondermeyer, Op-Ed
June 9, 2022
Jesse’s Kettle is a little deli and bar just past Shoprite going into Awosting. The original Jesse’s Kettle burnt down in a fire in September 2012 and they had to move their location. It is a great place to visit to eat...
Madison Sondermeyer, Op-ed
June 8, 2022
We all know the end of the year is approaching very quickly. The seniors have decided where they are going, whether it be a four-year traditional college (close or far), trade school, a gap year, or any kind of military branch....
April 6, 2022
June 7, 2023
Wednesday April 12th 2023 a wild fire by the rest stop leading to Echo Lake on 23 broke out. It quickly began to spread and it was becoming uncontainable. Over 155 firefighters were on the scene trying...
Maddy Sondermeyer, A & E
March 22, 2023
What makes a serial killer? What events lead to someone having the uncontrollable desire to want to take someone's life? Even though the most notorious serial killers who made history happen to be men,...
Gianna Hardison, Editor
March 8, 2023
He has been called “The Dumbest Killer Known to Man”. This is a bold statement for a criminal who was only caught a mere three months ago. This remark is referring to the perpetrator of the November...
Kaylee Stillman, Features Editor
May 20, 2022
It’s official. May 4th has come and gone which means plastic bags are now banned from any store in New Jersey, Maine, Delaware, California, Vermont, Connecticut, New York, and Oregon. Many are frustrated...