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The student news site of West Morris Central High School

The Paw Newspaper

The student news site of West Morris Central High School

The Paw Newspaper

What's Going on with the Bathrooms?
What’s Going on with the Bathrooms?
Lia Nowak, Sports Editor • March 11, 2025

If you have passed the C wing boy’s bathroom at Central the past few weeks, you may have noticed the sign on the door “Closed Due To Vandalism.”...

Nashville, Tennessee.
The Nashville Trip
Amelia Chlipalski, Staff Writer • February 26, 2025
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Two Schools, One Common Leader – Mr. Ryan Appointed New Superintendent of the WMRHSD
Elyse Cuccaro, Editor-in-Chief • March 27, 2025

As of April 1, 2025, the West Morris Regional High School District is set to welcome a familiar face as its new Superintendent of Schools. The Board of Education recently appointed Mr. Steve Ryan, the...

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Mrs. Pastore in her classroom. Photo credits to Mrs. Pastore.
WMC Says Goodbye to Mrs.Pastore
Lia Nowak, Sports Editor • February 7, 2025

Mrs. Pastore is retiring after teaching English at WMC for thirty-one  years. As her time comes to a close, she would like to share her parting...

Dr. Shaun D. Rodgers, MD - Pediatric Neurosurgeon at Cohen Children's Medical Center (Photo courtesy of Facebook)
WMC Alumnus Spotlight: Dr. Shaun Rodgers, Class of 1999 and Expert Neurosurgeon
Elyse Cuccaro, Editor-in-Chief • January 17, 2025

Dr. Shaun D. Rodgers is a member of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of...

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NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore splash down to Earth
Brenna Hushion, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025

On March 18th, 2025, history was made for the NASA community. On this date, two astronauts returned home to Earth after a tedious trip. To many,...

Cracking the Crisis: The Impact of the 2025 Bird Flu on America’s Egg Supply
Cracking the Crisis: The Impact of the 2025 Bird Flu on America’s Egg Supply
Grace Ancey, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025

As of January 2025, eggs—one of the most common food items and protein sources—have become increasingly scarce, and when available, they...

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Empty Aisles for the Economic Blackout – Here’s What You Need to Know
Callista Tronoski, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025

On February 28, an organization called for Americans to stage an “economic blackout” as a form of national boycott, and Americans were urged...

A picture of spring time flowers.
Spring Has Sprung in Long Valley!
Elisa Porebski, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

The sun is shining, the snow is melting, the air is getting warmer, and the world is transitioning from a dull place to one filled with happiness...

Girl Goes Missing in the Dominican Republic
Girl Goes Missing in the Dominican Republic
Lia Nowak, Sports Editor • March 18, 2025

On March 9, Sudiksha Konanki went missing on the beaches of the Dominican Republic. Konanki is a 20 year old college student who attends the...

WMC Wrestling- Tommy Borgia Awarded Athlete of the Month
WMC Wrestling- Tommy Borgia Awarded Athlete of the Month
Lia Nowak, Sports Editor • March 17, 2025

Junior Tommy Borgia is a wrestler and a football player at West Morris Central and has competed at the varsity level in both sports for the entirety...

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Jump In and Lose Yourself in the Pool
Elisa Porebski, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025

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The College Application Process and Who’s Going Where
Lia Nowak, Sports Editor • February 5, 2025

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New Era In America – Donald Trump Won. What Happens Next?
Nicholas Borzon, Staff Writer • November 25, 2024

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West Morris Central Wins NJ.com’s Spirit Award!
Donovan Schwartz, Field Journalist • November 22, 2024

Check out coverage on WMC's school spirit and how they were able to win 1,000! Check out NJ.com's photos Here! Check out article coverage...

Columbia University post-protest. Signs and flags filling up the front lawns.
President Trump’s Federal Cuts on Ivy Leagues: Violation of First Amendment or Creating a Safe Learning Environment?
Scarlet Weinstein, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025

As of March 3, 2025,, Columbia University has been in the spotlight after the Trump administration decided to cut $400 million in federal...

What is I.C.E.?
What is I.C.E.?
February 18, 2025
March Madness preview 2025
March Madness preview 2025
Olivia Sanders, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

As spring rolls around, high school basketball season comes to an end. But that means March Madness is starting! March Madness is a tournament...

Hailey Banning (second to left), accompanied by her 2024-2025 girls Winter Track and Field throwing team.
Hailey Banning: What it Means to be a Female Athlete
Scarlet Weinstein, Staff Writer • March 18, 2025

Female athletes have triumphed over time, creating a space where young girls feel confident enough to join sports that may previously have seemed...

West Morris Central Girls Swim Team poses for a picture after winning State Sectionals! They were so happy to have made WMC history.  "I was really happy.  I think I was expecting it, because there's a lot of players on our team that are really, really good. It was really nice though, winning that," said freshman Naisha Prasad.
West Morris Central Girls Swim Team Makes History!
Elisa Porebski, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

The West Morris Central Girls swim team has just finished a very successful season. For the first time in school history, the girls won the State...

Meet the Staff
Elyse Cuccaro
Elyse Cuccaro
Editor-in-Chief

Elyse Cuccaro is a senior at West Morris Central. She is beyond excited to continue writing for The Paw this school year as the Editor-in-Chief. Elyse is a four-year varsity cheerleading captain for WMC,...

SNL50: The Anniversary of a Lifetime
SNL50: The Anniversary of a Lifetime
Veronica Mulhern, School News Editor • March 12, 2025

Saturday Night Live recently aired its 50th anniversary special and it couldn’t have been better. The run time was three hours but each hour...

SAG Awards 2025
SAG Awards 2025
Olivia Sanders, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

The 31st annual SAG awards occurred on February 23. The SAG awards are the Screen Actors Guild Awards and they are meant to honor achievements...

Films with less Oscar Nominations than Emilia Pérez
2025 Oscar Predictions
Tristan Good, Film Reviewer • February 27, 2025

This might be the most exhausting awards season that I've covered. I only say this because unlike previous years, especially last year, a lot...

Review: K-dot Takes Stage at The Super Bowl
Review: K-dot Takes Stage at The Super Bowl
Scarlet Weinstein, Staff Writer • February 21, 2025

Kendrick Lamar (A.K.A. K-dot ) headlined Super Bowl LIX and instantly delivered. Lamar’s performance broke records by becoming the most-watched...

'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' an ode to Puerto Rico
‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ an ode to Puerto Rico
Scarlet Weinstein, Staff Writer • February 10, 2025

Bad Bunny is a Puerto Rico born singer-songwriter with three Grammy Awards, eleven Latin Grammy Awards, eight Billboard Music Awards, and...