Steph McManus , out and about
February 22, 2023
2001 was a very challenging and chaotic year. On September 11 the world witnessed the horrible attacks on the Twin Towers causing great pain across America and shocking the...
Disney live action remakes fail to “live” up to their animated counterparts
November 1, 2022
When I was younger I was always fascinated by the bright colors and amazing art style of animation. The beautiful animation...
All rise for “Twelve Angry Jurors”
October 21, 2022
In November, West Milford’s award winning theatre program is continuing its new tradition of a fall play with a classic--Reginald...
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 with...
Maddy and Gianna, A & E
December 22, 2022
December 14 was surely one to remember when West Milford High School held its first ever Protect the Pins tournament to raise money for Varsity Club. Nine teams participated: field...
Polar Express movie night delivers nostalgic Christmas cheer to the class of ’23
December 20, 2022
The senior class is celebrating their last Christmas together with a tradition from Christmases past; a good old-fashioned...
All rise for “Twelve Angry Jurors”
October 21, 2022
In November, West Milford’s award winning theatre program is continuing its new tradition of a fall play with a classic--Reginald...
June 10, 2022
Highlander Day is a fun day at the end of the year where different sports teams and clubs set up booths around the field,...
Ryan Lombardi, Sports Editor
December 22, 2022
After the month long World Cup Tournament that took place in Qatar, Argentina is returning home as champions after defeating the defending champs from France. The game was tied at 3 in what may...
October 13, 2022
The New York Yankees have taken a 1-0 lead in the American League Divisional Series over the Cleveland Guardians. Gerrit...
October 3, 2022
The gymnastics team had a great start this fall on Monday, September 12 with our season opener at home against rival team...
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...
Sydney Durham, Out and About Editor
March 9, 2022
This year marked the 26th Anniversary of West Milford High School’s On-Site Decision Day. This day is set up for colleges to come and visit our school to interview senior...
Delaney Brown and Connor Gargiulo
December 14, 2021
Since the first day of school, room 221 — housing the first year of West Milford’s Womens’ Studies class — has been buzzing with a brewing movement. According to...
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...
Steph Mcmanus , out and about
December 22, 2022
Christmas! It’s known as the most wonderful time of the year! You're getting ready to listen to Michael Buble's “It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas” while decorating the tree. You want to sit on the...
Should these movies still be considered Christmas classics?
December 22, 2022
It's that time of year again; time for Christmas music on every station and for Christmas specials on every channel. The...
Can we Change the Subject? The Top 5 Things to NOT Talk About at Holiday Gatherings
December 22, 2022
The holidays… the most enjoyable time of the year for most families. The holiday season is when we gather around our families...
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....
Kaylee Stillman, Features Editor
April 6, 2022
It’s March, 2022 which means it’s been two years since everything shut down to COVID-19 in 2020. Since then states in the USA have made their own rules when it comes to COVID. One of the states that has almost gone completely...
Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade
November 28, 2021
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,...
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...
Connor Gargiulo, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2022
Ever since the dawn of the world wide web, word games have been a popular online pastime. From online crossword puzzles, to GamePigeon’s Word Games, and, for many years, Zynga’s “Words with Friends”,...
Colin Madara, News Editor
March 16, 2022
St. Patty’s or St. Paddy’s? If you're like me, you had no idea there was a difference. St. Patrick’s day takes place every year on March 17, and is known to be a holiday during which many celebrate...
Ellie Gargiulo and Tara Meany, Editor-in-Chief and News Editor
November 3, 2015
At approximately 8:45 am on Friday October 2nd, school officials found a bomb threat scrawled onto the wall of the boys bathroom. The teachers rushed to alert the students,...
June 15, 2015
May 2, 2011--Operations Forces killed Osama bin Laden. May 5th - Cinco de Mayo. May 5, 1865 - Decoration Day began in the U.S. with the decorating of soldiers’ graves...