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An ICE officer holding an Immigration Detainer form taken at a detention facility.
Schools Navigate Federal Immigration Policy Changes
The library featured some of its collections of LGBTQ+ themed books for Pride Month.
High School Offers a Diverse Collection of LGBTQ+ Books
The cast of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" rehearses for the debut of the musical on June 5.
Drama club presents scaled down musical with small cast, limited rehearsal time
A digital alarm clock displaying the time as 3:00 a.m. Photographer: Benicio Garcia.
Poll: Monroe-Woodbury High School Students Say They Aren’t Getting Enough Sleep
Volunteers from FBLA prepare to help donors after their blood is drawn.
Recent Blood Drive Surpasses Donor Goal, Despite Long Waits
The Voice Ensemble tenors and basses sing Sh-Boom by The Chords from the back of the auditorium.
The Monroe-Woodbury High School Music Department held the unique Prism Concert on February 14
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
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
Mason Hernandez, a senior, appearing stressed as he studies through lunch
OPINION: Preparation can be solution for students to reduce stress
Dr. Crone leads the Drama Club in rehearsing the music for "The Secret Garden", the 2025 spring musical. The Drama Club performs a play in the fall and a musical in the spring, alongside smaller performances such as the Cabaret.
OPINION: Clubs build student character and create school community
Music teacher Mr. Champlin teaches violin to a group of students in the music room.
OPINION: Serious commitment to music lessons benefits students
A mural dedicated to Ms. McGuckin, a retired teacher of Monroe-Woodbury High School, can be seen by the central stairwell on B floor.
OPINION: The Importance of Beautifying the High School
(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
Nick Emmanwori playing during the University of South Carolina's annual spring game. Attributed to Gamecock Central, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Photo by C.J. Driggers
Standouts at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine
Darius Slayton, a New York Giants wide receiver whose contract will soon expire, holding the football during a game against the Washington Redskins on December 22, 2019. Attribution: AlexanderJonesi, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
My Plan to Save The New York Giants
Madison Fileen leaps from the ground as she takes the record-breaking shot that put her at 1,000 career points. Photographer: William Dimmit
Madison Fileen reaches new heights with 1000 career points in girls basketball
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
(G)I-dle during their music video for "Wife".
A Deep Dive of (G)I-dle’s Hidden Meanings Behind Their Popular Songs
Pixar's "Coco" Explores Conflict Between Individuality, Family and Community Tradition
Pixar’s “Coco” Explores Conflict Between Individuality, Family and Community Tradition
Photogallery: Student Artists Showcase Work At Annual Art Show
Photogallery: Student Artists Showcase Work At Annual Art Show
Directors of "All in the Timing"--seniors Jacob Ciriello, Josh Gorlin and Tyler Landusky--talk during a performance after school on April 29.
Students direct drama club production of “All in the Timing”
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
Tell me, I’m dying to know.
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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
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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
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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. 

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Voice ensemble students perform the song "Say Her Name" to a group of faculty and students during a concert held during a school in May. Originally, the song was intended to be a part of an evening concert in April, but students were told that they would not be allowed to perform the piece for the community.

School Officials Removed Song from Voice Ensemble April Concert; Students Able to Perform it for a Smaller Audience in May

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • June 21, 2024

On April 30, the Voice Ensemble was set to perform “Say Her Name”, a song which advocates for racial justice, during their spring concert that night, but hours before the concert Monroe-Woodbury district...

The Top 25 students at their High Tea celebration in April.

Opinion: The Top 25 is Not The Best Way To Recognize Student Success

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • June 3, 2024

On April 24, Monroe-Woodbury High School announced the Top 25 students of the class of 2024. I found myself, and many of my friends, to be among this accomplished group. For those who are unaware, the...

Opinion: TikTok, Trauma Dumping and the Troubling Impact on Teen Mental Health

Opinion: TikTok, Trauma Dumping and the Troubling Impact on Teen Mental Health

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • May 8, 2024

This article discusses mental health and mental illness. If you or someone you know needs help, please check out this document that details the mental health resources provided by Monroe-Woodbury High...

Superintendent Elsie Rodriguez is set to retire in August of 2024, leaving the Monroe-Woodbury Board of Education to find candidates to fill the position.

District Hires Private Firm to Aid Superintendent Search

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • April 25, 2024

On January 12, Superintendent Elsie Rodriguez announced that she would be retiring on August 31, 2024, through an email sent to Monroe-Woodbury students and families. In her statement she thanked students,...

A.S. King explaining the importance of journaling in her writing process.

[Photo] Award-Winning Author A.S. King Speaks to Monroe-Woodbury Students

The Wire Staff • February 28, 2024

A.S. King explaining the importance of journaling in her writing process.

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...

Album cover for 1989 (Taylor's Version), released last month.

Taylor Swift’s 1989 Re-release: Fresh Look on Old Album

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • November 28, 2023

On October 27th, 2023, Taylor Swift re-released her first pop album, 1989. For those not up to date on Swift’s career, she has been continuing the process of re-recording and re-releasing her first six...

What is the Borgen Project and Why Should You be Involved?

Hailey Lanari, Managing Editor • June 16, 2023

I have spent the past three months volunteering for a nonprofit organization called The Borgen Project. The Borgen Project is an organization dedicated to alleviating global poverty and spreading awareness...

Yoomin Sung studying hard for midterm week.

Staff and Students React to Midterm Testing Week

Hailey Lanari, Managing Editor • February 14, 2023

Monroe-Woodbury High School chose to reinstitute midterm exams this 2022-2023 school year, after not requiring them for the past two years. A block-week schedule was used to administer the exams, along...

Taylor Swift Fans Devastated After Ticketmaster Disaster

Taylor Swift Fans Devastated After Ticketmaster Disaster

Hailey Lanari, Managing Editor • December 13, 2022

Taylor Swift’s ticket sale for her upcoming 2023 ‘Eras’ tour turned into chaos, leaving many fans disappointed and even prompting the U.S. government to investigate.  After her release of the...

New Principal Ms. Correa-Soto Places Focus on Safety, Normalcy

New Principal Ms. Correa-Soto Places Focus on Safety, Normalcy

Hailey Lanari, Managing Editor • November 29, 2022

In August 2022, Mrs Correa-Soto became the principal of Monroe Woodbury High School, returning after four years away from the district. “I wanted to come home, and that’s what coming back here has...

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...

Album Red by Taylor Swift is an emotional rollercoaster

Hailey Lanari, Staff Writer • February 17, 2022

The album Red by Taylor Swift was released in October of 2012, but after Swift’s loss of ownership, the album has been re-released with additional songs on Nov. 12, 2021.   Red (Taylor’s Version)...

One of the many Crochet for a Cause donation boxes.

Crochet for a Cause Club helps to warm those in need

Hailey Lanari, Staff Writer • February 8, 2022

The Crochet for a Cause club had a yarn drive this January to help collect materials for their donations to the Parkland Memorial Hospital in Houston. This is their first cause of the year through the...

Student quarantines difficult to navigate for students and staff

Hailey Lanari, Staff Writer • December 1, 2021

Returning to school full time after the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic has come with challenges, one of which is dealing with student quarantines.  “It’s been tough for everyone having large numbers...

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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