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Josie Rosenstein, managing editor emeritus

Josie Rosenstein is a 2022 graduate. When she’s not writing articles, Josie enjoys hanging out with friends and playing with her dogs, Maggie, Brady, and Rudy. You can find her on Instagram @jrosenstein128 and at [email protected].

All content by Josie Rosenstein
Managing Editor Emeritus Josie Rosenstein is attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill next year.

Senior reflection: final farewell

Josie Rosenstein, managing editor emeritus
May 25, 2022
Since the release of Sour, Rodrigo has won three Grammys and is touring the album on the Sour Tour.

Olivia Rodrigo opens up to world in highly anticipated film

Josie Rosenstein, managing editor
April 28, 2022
The Common Application, along with the Coalition Application, is used to apply to college. Some universities, like MIT and Georgetown, choose to use their own application.

The college process: What I wish I knew

Josie Rosenstein, managing editor
March 20, 2022
Despite not being a cast member, Charli' D'amelio's relationship with Chase Hudson is covered throughly in the Hype House Netflix series.

Hype House reality TV show hits Netflix

Josie Rosenstein, managing editor
February 20, 2022
"Don't Look Up" premiered on Netflix on Dec. 5.

‘Don’t Look Up’ flops

Josie Rosenstein, managing editor
January 20, 2022
Senior Sydney Behrens is excited about events, like the Athenaeum, put on by her future college, as well as being part of the track team there.

Sydney Behrens prepares to tackle collegiate track

Josie Rosenstein, managing editor
December 20, 2021
The town gathers together to celebrate Betty's graduation from FBI school in Riverdale.

Riverdale jumps the shark

Josie Rosenstein, managing editor
November 16, 2021
Senior Sydney Behrens works on her college application.

Seniors tackle college application season

Josie Rosenstein, managing editor
October 19, 2021
Long Island Expressway in New York City is shut down as Hurricane Ida rolls through New York on Sept. 1.

Hurricane Ida forces college students to evacuate

Josie Rosenstein, managing editor
September 17, 2021
Wootton's entrance is marked with places for students to stand, but there is hope these guidelines won't be necessary next year.

2021-2022 school year: In-person or virtual?

Josie Rosenstein, managing editor
May 26, 2021
Students have the opportunity to eat lunch on the field on nice days.

Isolated lunch poses new challenge to students

Josie Rosenstein, opinion editor
April 21, 2021
The Duke and Duchess ride off in a carriage after their wedding on May 19, 2018.

Meghan and Harry shock world in tell-all interview

Josie Rosenstein, opinion editor
March 19, 2021
Red, white and pink cakes and heart-shaped baked goods are sold nationwide on Valentines Day.

Is Valentine’s Day overrated?

Josie Rosenstein, opinion editor
February 21, 2021
The mockumentary was released by Netflix to take a look back at this past year.

“Death to 2020” fails to rise to expectations

Josie Rosenstein, opinion editor
January 24, 2021
President Donald J. Trump smiles for an official portrait.

Trump fails to concede 2020 election

Josie Rosenstein, opinion editor
December 18, 2020
The Clouds move poster. (Photo by Disney+)

Disney+ releases tearjerker based on true story

Josie Rosenstein, opinion editor
November 16, 2020
Wootton spends another day without students or staff. The last day of in-person instruction was March 13.

Superintendent broadcasts 45-day notice regarding reopening of schools

Josie Rosenstein, opinion editor
October 21, 2020
At home, Shayna Kotler is spending her Tuesday afternoon studying for the ACT.

Juniors encounter uncertainty surrounding standardized testing

Josie Rosenstein, Opinion editor
September 29, 2020
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