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MW's Hindu Students Celebrated Diwali in October
MW’s Hindu Students Celebrated Diwali in October
The Jennings Creek Fire was visible from across the lake. (Photographer: Amber Corrado)
Greenwood Lake forest fire fully contained and residents were welcomed back to their homes, schools
Teachers and students interact during the humanities orientation. Photo courtesy of Monroe-Woodbury Central School District.
Humanities students mingle at their annual orientation in September
Candidates for Student Council taped posters throughout the building to publicize their candidacy. Sophie White, whose poster is pictured here, was successfully elected.
Freshmen re-elect Karlyn Fateman for Class of 2028 President
Students and staff showed their school spirit in October with school spirit week and pep rally
Students and staff showed their school spirit in October with school spirit week and pep rally
Students were locked down in September after a suspect in a police search was found to be near some of the district's buildings.
A Lockout Last Month Delayed Dismissal at High School as Police Searched for Suspect
Fall 2022 Pages with Senator Cory Booker on their last day.
The United States Senate Page Program: A Life Changing Experience
A person holding a thermometer (Pexels.com)
Five Ways To Avoid the Getting the Flu
Ten Holiday Gift Ideas for the Last Minute Shopper
Ten Holiday Gift Ideas for the Last Minute Shopper
Legoland hosted a Halloween Brick or Treat event this year during October.
Legoland Halloween Experience is Fun for Whole Family
Permission slips and rules given to students interested in participating in the Youth Assistance Program at Green Haven Correctional Facility.
Prison Lockdown Cancels Health Field Trip
Barbie and Ken can be great last minute inspiration for your Halloween costume.
Ten last minute Halloween costume ideas
A hanging phone holder, with numbered pockets to hold a cell phone. Two phones are in their pockets.
OPINION: The push for banning cellphones in all New York schools is misguided
Biking has shown to improve people's health and mental well being.
OPINION: Cycling To School Could Have Long Lasting Health, Environmental Benefits
Senior Reina Lyons performs her poem at Rhythm and Rhyme in April. It was her first time performing in the annual celebration of music and poetry.
Rhythm and Rhyme Helped Me Embrace My Talents As A Poet; I Should Have Done It Sooner
The Top 25 students at their High Tea celebration in April.
Opinion: The Top 25 is Not The Best Way To Recognize Student Success
My pet corn snake, named Amaterasu after the Shinto sun goddess, balances in my hand. Holding a snake is the coolest feeling ever– they're not slimy, but smooth and cool to the touch.
Pet Snakes Provide Owners Loving, Rewarding Companionship. But Is Keeping a Snake Right For You?
Opinion: TikTok, Trauma Dumping and the Troubling Impact on Teen Mental Health
Opinion: TikTok, Trauma Dumping and the Troubling Impact on Teen Mental Health
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks faces off against Isaac Okoro of the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round 1 Playoffs on Apr. 26, 2023. Photo attributed to Erik Drost via Wikimedia Commons license CC-BY 2.0.
Will the Knicks quit underperforming soon? Here’s what they can do
José Iglesias running the bases after hitting a walk-off home run against the Marlins in March 2024. He released his song "OMG" in June 2024, an instant hit in Latin pop and among Mets fans. Attributed to D. Benjamin Miller, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Yankees and Mets come up just short of expectations despite strong seasons
Despite bright spots, both Jets and Giants disappoint six weeks of the NFL season
Despite bright spots, both Jets and Giants disappoint six weeks of the NFL season
"Last Chance U" is available to stream on Netflix.
“Last Chance U: Basketball” on Netflix Shows Challenges of Being College Athletes
Varsity Ice Hockey Returns to Monroe-Woodbury
Varsity Ice Hockey Returns to Monroe-Woodbury
The girls cross country team had a successful 2023 season.
Monroe-Woodbury Girls Cross Country Credits Teammates and Coaches for Success
Porthos, D'Artagnan, Athos, and Aramis, the titular musketeers and main characters in the play, pose with rapiers raised together. From left to right: Daniel Solano as Porthos, Tyler Landusky as D'Artagnan, Jacob Ciriello as Athos, and Kenneth Giacomazza as Aramis.
Actors battle on stage in the Drama Club’s production of “The Three Musketeers”
The poster for the Tony Award winning Broadway production of The Secret Garden. The image depicts an artistic rendition of a fan, including floral imagery, animals, and the faces of characters in the musical, as well as a hand holding the fan and wearing a golden key. Image courtesy of Nick Hern Books.
“The Secret Garden” musical to be performed this spring by the Drama Club
Use the excess and wrap it around the arms.
How to Build A Pipe Cleaner Person
"Last Chance U" is available to stream on Netflix.
“Last Chance U: Basketball” on Netflix Shows Challenges of Being College Athletes
Monroe-Woodbury High School's Chamber Orchestra posing before their performance.
MWHS Chamber Orchestra Performs with Munich Philharmonic Quartet
My piece is the representation of nationality. The girl in the drawing is supposed to represent myself, with the flags stitched together to represent my identity. I have a hispanic background and I have always been proud of that, but sometimes I feel like I do not belong in that community. I am a second generation Argentine-Colombian, but I have never been to these countries, my Spanish is not very good, and I barely know my extended family. The "denied" stamp represents disapproval, the unacceptance in the community. The 15th article states that everyone has the right to nationality and that no one should take that away from them, but how can I feel a sense of belonging when it always felt like it was never mine to begin with.
“An Artist’s Response to Human Rights”: The MWHS Senior Art Collection
Upcoming Project: “Masked, Threaded, Cut.”
Upcoming Project: “Masked, Threaded, Cut.”
Eternity
Spite
Black Sun
Happy Birthday
Summer of Joy 2020
Summer of Joy 2020
Video Game Review: Borderlands 2 & 3: One and A Half Sides of The Same Coin
Video Game Review: Borderlands 2 & 3: One and A Half Sides of The Same Coin
Review: "Dead Cells" Delivers Thrills and Frustration
Review: “Dead Cells” Delivers Thrills and Frustration
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - Game Review
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Game Review
Video Game Elden Ring Brings Delight to New Players
Video Game Elden Ring Brings Delight to New Players
Game Review : Hollow Knight - An Unforgiving Yet Beautiful Journey
Game Review : Hollow Knight – An Unforgiving Yet Beautiful Journey
Among Us VR : A Classic Game of Deception from a Different Perspective
Among Us VR : A Classic Game of Deception from a Different Perspective
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Gianna Rivera

Gianna Rivera, Writer

My name is Gianna Rivera. I’m in 10th grade. I mostly love to write poetry, personal based pieces, or opinion based pieces.  I joined the Wire because I love writing as a way of expressing feelings and I also want to do something that involves writing in the future.  I love to go on walks, practice things I love, listen to music, and I love festive holidays.

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A hanging phone holder, with numbered pockets to hold a cell phone. Two phones are in their pockets.

OPINION: The push for banning cellphones in all New York schools is misguided

Gianna Rivera, Writer • November 13, 2024

In a time where technology is essential for education, banning phones in school would be more harmful than helpful. Phone bans are being considered in schools all throughout New York because people believe...

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