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The News Site of White Plains High School

The Orange

New teacher, Jennifer Santucci-Spero.
Welcoming White Plains High School’s Newest Teachers
Emmalyn Rowley and Gabby Duarte October 13, 2025

White Plains High School welcomed an array of new teachers this year, all ready to make an impact on students. “I’ve always loved reading and writing,” explained Mr. Garcia, a new addition to the English department. Though he’s always had a natural inclination toward literature, Mr. Garcia was...

A drone view shows people walking in an affected area after Hurricane Melissa made landfall, in Crane Road, Black River, Jamaica, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Maria Alejandra Cardona
Record-Breaking Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Slams into Jamaica
Teresa Damato, Staff Writer • November 3, 2025

Hurricane Melissa slammed into the Caribbean island of Jamaica on Tuesday, October 28. It made landfall as a Category 5 hurricane, the strongest in the country’s history. So far, the storm has caused Jamaica an estimated $22 billion of damage. The...

Indonesia’s Free Meal Program Falls Flat, Thousands Poisoned
Indonesia’s Free Meal Program Falls Flat, Thousands Poisoned
Max Pollio, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

Indonesia has a food problem—and it’s poisoning thousands of people across the country. This past January, President Prabowo Subianto launched the MBG Program (Makan Bergizi Gratis, or Free Nutritious Meals), which aimed to supply up to 90 million...

Oct 31, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) celebrates with the Commissioner's Trophy on the podium after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Dodgers Win World Series After Thrilling Game Seven Win Over Blue Jays
Kellen Doherty, Staff Writer • November 14, 2025

TORONTO, Ontario- The Los Angeles Dodgers cemented their place in baseball history after winning a thrilling 11-inning game over the Toronto...

Feeling Good About Field Hockey
Feeling Good About Field Hockey
Leah Corpus, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

It may seem hard to believe, but as Halloween approaches, fall sports are coming to a close. Volleyball, swim and cross country are just a few...

U.S. President Donald Trump holds an image of a rendering of the new White House ballroom to be built as he meets with Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Mark Rutte (not pictured)  in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 22, 2025.  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque      TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Opinion: Trump’s White House Renovation is Not Our Biggest Problem
Cristina Damato, Editor-in-Chief • November 3, 2025

Last week, construction crews tore down the East Wing of the White House in order to build a massive...

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School Supply Drive for Children in the Dominican Republic
School Supply Drive for Children in the Dominican Republic
June 4, 2025

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