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Eighth grade social studies teacher, Mrs. Conneely, was named Roosevelt's Teacher of the Year.
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The Optimist Club Teacher of the Year Is…….Mrs. Conneely!
By ANTHONY ISOLA, CASEY LAWLOR, JAKE STEPHANAK, and JAKE NALITT

     Every year at Roosevelt one teacher is recognized for his/her outstanding work and is presented with the Teacher of the Year Award. Nomination letters are written by parents, students and other staff members, and while many teachers are deserving...

Eighth grade social studies teacher, Mrs. Conneely, was named Roosevelt's Teacher of the Year.
The Optimist Club Teacher of the Year Is…….Mrs. Conneely!
By ANTHONY ISOLA, CASEY LAWLOR, JAKE STEPHANAK, and JAKE NALITT

     Every year at Roosevelt one teacher is recognized for his/her outstanding work and is presented with the Teacher of the Year Award. Nomination...

RIS’s FAD Performers Once Again  Blow The Crowd Away
RIS’s FAD Performers Once Again Blow The Crowd Away
By HUDSON CROTTY,, JAKE NALITT, CASEY LAWLOR, and ANTHONY ISOLA

     FAD, also known as Fine Arts Day, is an annual event at Roosevelt, where students can showcase their wondrous talents for the whole school...

2024 Summer Olympics Preview
2024 Summer Olympics Preview
By FIONA LICK, ANNIE SHERMAN, LILY SIMMS, and EMMA O'BRIEN

     Every four years the summer Olympics occur, creating a great deal of excitement for both the athletes and the spectators.  This summer...

Damaged building from NJ's Recent Earthquake
The Ground Trembles as a Rare Earthquake Hits New Jersey, Leaving Most Residents Bewildered
PATRICK PRYBYLSKI, LINDSAY CHOI, and KEIRA MOSS

     On Friday, April 5th, an earthquake hit the Northeastern United States at around 10:23 A.M. For New Jersey, the earthquake registered...

Controversial Ex-NFL Player OJ Simpson  Dies Of Prostate Cancer At 76
Controversial Ex-NFL Player OJ Simpson Dies Of Prostate Cancer At 76
By JAKE STEPHANAK, HUDSON CROTTY, and CASEY LAWLOR

     On April 10, 2024, former NFL star OJ Simpson passed away in his home in Las Vegas as a result of prostate cancer.  Orenthal James Simpson,...

Gwen Stefani & Olivia Rodrigo perform at Coachella 2024
Coachella Overview
BY MAYA SHALAYEV, SIENNA RAPUANO, and ABBY MAKELY

     The Coachella Valley Music Festival is one of the most well known music events in the world. The performances and attendees are always...

Roosevelt School before it became a construction zone
An Update on the RIS Construction
By FIONA LICK, ANNIE SHERMAN, ALEXA REID, and MAYA WIESEN

     All year long students and staff have seen the construction scaffolding outside of Roosevelt School, and as the year winds down many...

FRIEND GROUPS
FRIEND GROUPS
Grace Carroll and Camille Duque

     The word “perfect” is defined as having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible...

Taylor Swift's amazing concert tour will continue through the summer.
Top Summer Concerts of 2024
By SOFI ROSHE, RILEY MURPHY, EMMA O'BRIEN, and ANNIE SHERMAN

     Many people are fond of concerts in the summer because the warm weather brings awesome energy and excitement. This summer, many popular...

Should There be a Soda Shop in Town Instead of Another Acai Shop?
Should There be a Soda Shop in Town Instead of Another Acai Shop?
By EVANGELINE VAN BRUNT, TIA WYSE, and ALEXA REID

     Downtown is exceptionally important to the people that live here in Westfield. Many individuals, especially teens, like to go to town...

STARBUCKS PATRON REFUSES TO TIP & IS CHASED BY IRATE BARISTA
By KAI VASQUEZ, NATALIE SALZANO & ZOE DUQUE, Staff Writers

Wednesday May 29, 2024 - A 32-year-old businessman from New Jersey neglected to adequately tip his cashier and faced some serious repercussions. James...

Current Viral Sensations on Social Media
Current Viral Sensations on Social Media
By ALEX LEVINSON, ALESSANDRA CORCORAN, ALEXA REID, and TIA WYSE

     Recently, many new viral sensations and trends have appeared on social media apps like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter.  Some...