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Elisha V

Elisha V, Arts and Entertainment Editor

Elisha is a senior at WESS and is excited to be entering her third year in newspaper as an editor and reporter. Outside of school, Elisha also loves to draw, read, and ride her bike. 

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While online student communities may seem helpful for students, they can severely exacerbate stress and comparisons around standardized testing.

The Harmful Effects of Online Student Communities

Elisha V
October 25, 2021
A 111-page FIT brochure made of cardstock paper and a mirror cover.

The Dark Side Of College Mail

Elisha V
April 26, 2021
Plastic Bags Blow! by katerha is licensed under CC BY 2.0

New York’s Plastic Bag Ban Has Faced A Rocky First Year

Elisha V
April 5, 2021
Dont Forget to Turn In Your School Books by Thomas Hawk is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

The Deterioration of Student-Teacher Relationships During COVID

Elisha V
March 22, 2021
Ballot box by FutUndBeidl is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Anonymous Candidates: Preventing the Student Council Popularity Contest

Elisha V
March 8, 2021
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @ SXSW 2019 by nrkbeta is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

AOC 2024: Will It (and Should It) Happen?

Elisha V
March 1, 2021
Basic Education briefs media on readiness of school reopening by GovernmentZA is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0

Reopening Schools: Public vs. Private Inequalities

Elisha V
February 22, 2021
Royal typewriter by phooky is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Should Politicians Not Use Speechwriters?

Elisha V
February 8, 2021
Remote Learning Tips: DIY Standing Desk

Remote Learning Tips: DIY Standing Desk

Elisha V
February 2, 2021
Source: Alex Grichenko

The Capitol Riot Showed Us the Danger in Idolizing Politicians

Elisha V
January 25, 2021
Junior Djeneba Sanogos podcast, Blossom with Me, is avaiable to listen on Youtube, Spotify, and Google Podcasts

Blossom With Me: Junior Djeneba Sanogo Starts Her Own Podcast

Elisha V
January 19, 2021
Queens Clock Countsdown the Days Till Trump Leaves Office

Queens Clock Countsdown the Days Till Trump Leaves Office

Elisha V
January 11, 2021
BRexit door by mctjack is marked with CC PDM 1.0

A Guide to Brexit for the American Teen

Elisha V
December 21, 2020
A sample of 3 AP and SAT prep books - which combined, cost almost $80 - acts as a symbol for the high cost of succeeding in both standardized tests and college admissions.

Testing Monopolies, AP Curriculum Power & Education Inequality: A Deep Dive Into the CollegeBoard

Elisha V
December 15, 2020
Women intimate hygiene products - sanitary pads and tampons on white background by wuestenigel is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Period Poverty & Politics 

Elisha V
December 7, 2020
Netflix Icon by dolphinsdock is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

A TV show filmed in a pandemic: a review of Netflix’s Social Distance

Elisha V
December 2, 2020
Corona Virus Spreading Across City Concept. 3D Rendering Aerial View Miniature City Buildings by maggie_talal is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

A Third COVID-19 Wave Across the U.S. – But Will New York Be Hit Again?

Elisha V
November 9, 2020
Studio Incendo, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Hong Kong Protests

Elisha V, Staff Writer
October 17, 2019
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