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A Monroe-Woodbury student picks up litter during May's Clean Sweep event.
Students, community members come together for Clean Sweep event
2026-2027 Officer Election Results
Monroe-Woodbury drama students work on their student directed plays ahead of the May 4 performance.
Drama Students Perform Student-Directed Plays
Students look out at the Statue of Liberty from the ferry.
Humanities Students Visit Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty
A sign along Dunderberg Road honors teachers for their hard work during teacher appreciation week.
M-W Recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week
Artemis II leaves the launchpad in Florida headed for its trip around the moon.
Interest In Space Missions Such as Artemis II Decline
Many students at Monroe-Woodbury work at the nearby outdoor outlet mall Woodbury Commons in their retail stores and restaurants.
Employers may take advantage of student workers; what do you need to know to protect your rights?
Six Monroe-Woodbury High School students performed at Carnegie Hall in February.
Students Perform at Carnegie Hall in February
Students looked out from the press box, which allows sports journalists to record the game in real-time.
MetLife Stadium meets Monroe-Woodbury during students’ November field trip
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
The Impact of the 24 Hour News Cycle
The Impact of the 24 Hour News Cycle
Student reflects on experiences at SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference
Student reflects on experiences at SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference
A screenshot from Ticketmaster's Verified Fan presale confirmation. I think ticketsellers should go even further to guarantee real fans first access to tickets.
Opinion: Ticketmaster needs to give real fans first access to tickets
Editorial Cartoon
Editorial Cartoon
Staples High School in Westport, CT uses a drop schedule. This is what their model looks like.
Opinion: Could a drop schedule work at Monroe-Woodbury?
Five ways to get over your fear of public performance
Five ways to get over your fear of public performance
The Giants introduce first round picks Francis Mauigoa and Arvell Reese.
Giants, Jets receive solid scores for 2026 1st Round Picks
The USA Women's hockey team poses with gold medals after their 2-1 win over Canada.
Highlights from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics
How NIL is Ruining College Football
How NIL is Ruining College Football
One of the most difficult parts of a sports injury is missing the camaraderie of being on a team. "It has been very hard for me to watch my team play without me and knowing I should be playing with them," said Ella Youngman.
Sports injuries can take a toll on an athlete’s mental health
Jaxson Dart passes the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 26th, 2025.
Imhof’s Insights: Jaxson Dart Shines through first half of season
(Photo Credit: AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah) Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart introduced at their inaugural press conference.
Giants, Jets Receive High Marks for First Round Selections
Musician Bad Bunny performs during half time of the Super Bowl in February.
Super Bowl Halftime Show Celebrated Latino Culture
What is the Staff of The Wire Listening to?
What is the Staff of The Wire Listening to?
"Lord of Mysteries" is a 2025 donghua (Chinese animation) adaptation of a popular web novel. People can find the series streaming on Crunchyroll.
Web novel adaptation “Lord of Mysteries” hit streaming in 2025
Drama Club Takes a Trip to Bikini Bottom in This Spring's "The Spongebob Musical"
Drama Club Takes a Trip to Bikini Bottom in This Spring’s “The Spongebob Musical”
Radiohead's In Rainbows: Where sound meets emotion
Radiohead’s In Rainbows: Where sound meets emotion
(G)I-dle during their music video for "Wife".
A Deep Dive of (G)I-dle’s Hidden Meanings Behind Their Popular Songs
Your Face
An Ode to Loneliness
Screw
Feast
Sweetheart
Cold
Elden Ring Nightreign is fun...at first.
Elden Ring Nightreign is fun…at first.
The amount of modules you have to solve will drastically increase in difficulty as you progress through the game's many levels, starting with simple wires and ending in decoding Morse code, such as in the top left module.
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes | Video Game Review
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
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Hailey Lanari

Hailey Lanari, Editor-in-Chief

Hailey Lanari is a senior at Monroe-Woodbury. She is the Editor-in-Chief of The Wire, and it is her third year writing for the publication. Hailey is passionate about journalism, having written for the Mid-Hudson Times and Wallkill Valley Times. She enjoys all things English and literature related. She is largely involved in local politics as a long-term intern for Senator Skoufis, Outreach Chair of the Young Democrats of Orange County, and co-founder of the Monroe and Woodbury High School Democrats. She enjoys teaching and working with the other writers on The Wire. 

All content by Hailey Lanari
Reflections of a Science Research Student

Reflections of a Science Research Student

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • February 1, 2024

Monroe-Woodbury High School offers a dual enrollment college course, Scientific Research, through the University at Albany. The course is three years long, including summer assignments, and is possibly...

Calluses of a Leash

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • December 29, 2023

We recklessly compete for praise Vying to be best burdened, most fatigued Sisyphean envy of success is our the only commonality    A struggling toddler dragging a pitbull Is it possible...

Warm

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • December 29, 2023

I have been taught love in terms of fire    The first played with matches and dollar store lighters He’d accidentally burn you and apologize, For he didn’t know what fire could do So...

Prometheus

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • December 29, 2023

What a martyr am I to give, and receive nothing but punishment    Warmth and light, of which I bestowed, Bestowed out of my own kind weakness     Martyr and patron saint...

Assemblyman Chris Eachus discussing his career with Monroe-Woodbury High School students.

Assemblyman Eachus speaks at M-W High School

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • December 13, 2023

Assemblyman Chris Eachus held a town hall event at Monroe-Woodbury High School on November 15 after school. This event was coordinated by the Youth in Government club, which holds two town halls every...

Some tips to make the most of your summer

Hailey Lanari, Staff Writer • June 9, 2022

The school year is finally coming to a close and it’s important that after this long and rather difficult school year we take this time to recharge and relax. Here are some ideas to make the most of...

Seven Things to Do During the Fall

Hailey Lanari, Staff Writer • November 3, 2021

Crisp air and brightly colored leaves abound, Fall is finally here. So, what can you do to make the most of it? 1. Pumpkin and Apple Picking Fall fruit picking is something fun to do with a group...

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