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WMC Alumna Spotlight: Carley Shimkus, Class of 2005 and Fox News Star

Elyse Cuccaro, Editor-in-Chief December 14, 2023

Carley Shimkus is an accomplished media personality affiliated with the Fox News Channel. She currently serves as a co-host on the Fox News Channel’s FOX & Friends First. In addition, she often provides...

Gavin Drown- November Athlete of the Month

Gavin Drown- November Athlete of the Month

Lia Nowak, Sports/Entertainment Editor December 13, 2023

Congratulations to senior Gavin Drown for being selected as November’s student athlete of the month! Drown was selected on this achievement for his outstanding efforts in football. Drown plays wide...

Traditions make the holidays special. From simple holiday traditions that millions of people share to unique holiday traditions that only your crazy family could have ever dreamed up, traditions give us something to remember from every year gone by and something to look forward to in every year ahead

Preserving the Past, Celebrating the Present and Continuing on with the Importance of Holiday Traditions

Riley Mastriani, Staff Writer December 13, 2023

Despite many traditions being different depending on the holiday that people celebrate, holiday traditions provide an opportunity for families and friends to come together and celebrate to create lasting...

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Food for the Holidays! Favorite Holiday Treats and Meals

Annika Chamberlain, Staff Writer December 12, 2023

Holidays are a time to celebrate and eat good food. Many times, traditions and food go hand in hand. High school junior Marin Douglas says that every year her “family has take-out Chinese food on Christmas...

Strange Holliday Traditions

Strange Holliday Traditions

Michael Ruppert, Staff Writer December 8, 2023

Many students at West Morris celebrate various holidays with special traditions during this season. Most stick to basics like watching Christmas movies, lighting the candles, putting a star on a tree,...

Christmas Gift Ideas 2023

Christmas Gift Ideas 2023

Lia Nowak, Sports/Entertainment Editor December 8, 2023

Christmastime is a great time for relaxing, spending time with loved ones and giving back to your community. However, for many of us the process of brainstorming, shopping and giving gifts can become much...

Christmas Movie Countdown

Christmas Movie Countdown

Julia Busch, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

As the cold weather builds up and Christmas is just three weeks away, many people enjoy curling up by the fire and relaxing to many of the Christmas classics. Re-watching long-lasting favorites or exploring...

Heidesand, Spekulatius, Almond Horns; Holiday Baking with my Oma

Heidesand, Spekulatius, Almond Horns; Holiday Baking with my Oma

Lauren Zito, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

Traditions during the holiday season are a beautiful way for families to celebrate and put their custom spin on traditional holiday celebrations. For some, handing down recipes to kids or grandkids is...

One example of a Christmas tree. Photo by Dakotah Hubbard.

What Type of Christmas Tree Will You Be “Rockin’ Around”?

Dakotah Hubbard, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2023

The appearance of Christmas trees in famous locations and personal homes excites those who celebrate the holiday each year. According to HISTORY, it is a tradition that dates back to even the years before...

The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Coffee Drinks

The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Coffee Drinks

Elyse Cuccaro, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2023

Each year, there is plenty of debate as to when the holiday season officially begins. For some, the decorations absolutely cannot go up until after Thanksgiving. For others, the holiday festivities start...

A White Christmas for 2023

A White Christmas for 2023

Eliza Pickard, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

New Jersey faced a little bit of a heat wave this fall, but now there is predicted to be an above-average snowfall this winter. The Farmer Almanac predicts that snowfall will be above normal for snow-prone...

Ação de Graças

Ação de Graças

Tzur Haspel-Soares, Staff Writer November 30, 2023

Dia Nacional de Ação de Graças is a relatively uncommon holiday celebrated in Brazil. It was enacted into federal law in 1949 by president Eurico Gaspar Dutra, under the suggestion of ambassador Joaquim...

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