News – The Warrior

COVID-19 — A Painful Wakeup Call

March 29, 2020

For the First Time in 65 Years Sportsnite was Shutdown — Like Much of America Due to the Pandemic

Gianna Barberio, Entertainment Editor

March 25, 2020

On Friday March 13, Wantagh High School's Sportsnite was supposed to take place in the high school gymnasium. Sportsnite is one of Wantagh’s oldest traditions and this year would have been the sixty-fifth annual event. Sport...

Israeli Man Influenced by Fear to Return Stolen Artifact

Jenna Miller, Editor in Chief

March 22, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic, which has instilled fear into the hearts of many worldwide, causing an unidentified Israeli thief to believe the end of the world is near, said thief, as detailed by Moshe Manies in a post o...

Amid Coronavirus Scare, Italy Takes on Serious Quarantining Measures

Jenna Miller, Editor in Chief

March 10, 2020

As the coronavirus death toll and number of cases skyrocket in each and every country, things look grimmer with each passing day. Of all the European countries, Italy has been hit hardest by the coronavirus—so hard that nort...

Racism: Far More Devastating than Any Virus

March 9, 2020

Chorus Day Hits All The Right Notes

Kate Padgett, Reporter

March 4, 2020

Wantagh held its annual Chorus Day on February 28. Members of the high school’s choral groups taught music to elementary and middle school students. The event was organized by the high school Choral Ensemble, along with tea...

AP Students Journey to Italy, Spain

Jenna Miller, Editor in Chief

March 4, 2020

During the February break, students enrolled in the AP art and language classes at Wantagh High School embarked on what may have been the most out-of-the-ordinary and exciting school trip they had ever been on. From Februar...

Journalism Students Capture Three Awards at Adelphi Contest

March 3, 2020

Jamba Follows in Footsteps of Dunkin’, Removes “Juice” from Name

February 11, 2020

Australian Fires Impact Half-a-Billion Animals

Alexa Salerno, Reporter

January 9, 2020

The southern-hemisphere summer has brought unwanted fires across Australia. In the beginning of January, a naturally dry and humid environment allowed for dangerous fires to blaze throughout Australia, setting a record 15-million acr...

Rebooted Toys R Us Stores’ New Concept Leads to Mixed Opinions

January 7, 2020

“Forever 21” is a Misnomer, as the Franchise Faces an Uncertain Future

January 7, 2020