West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle

West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle

West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle

Both the boys and girls teams got second place at the state competition. The boys to Western Branch high school, and the girls to South Lakes high school.
A Spartan dynasty: cross country, track and field
Brendan Talbot, Design Editor-in-Chief • April 11, 2024
Freshman Coan Barnett playing in a preseason game against South Lakes. Barnett started during the scrimmage that they won 3-1.
Club or school soccer: debate among players
Eli Biegler, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024
Are students going to the right gym?
Are students going to the right gym?
Matthew Coombs and Olivia Lang April 11, 2024
Students vs staff tradition: whats behind the hoops?
Students vs staff tradition: what's behind the hoops?
Ray Collins, Staff Writer • March 1, 2024
Model Bella Hadid is known for using her Instagram to speak in support of Palestinian self-determination.
With fame comes responsibility
Christina Nies, Copy Editor-in-Chief • April 11, 2024

Celebrities have a responsibility to use their social media to speak about issues that personally matter to them, rather than being obligated...

“The Marvels” became the most streamed movie on Disney+ globally shortly after its Disney+ release.
Higher, further, faster?
Emily Yelnicker, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024
Senior Tavin Schulke plans to bring service dog Juna on campus this school year. “She’s supposed to come to school in April. I’ll be the only student with a service dog, so I will definitely get stares,” said Schulke. “That’s something I’m prepared for, but I feel like my school performance will improve when she gets here.”
A pawsitive snapshot
Ben Bradfield, Managing Editor-in-Chief • April 11, 2024

Before Juna, the simple act of stepping outside was a task senior Tavin Schulke found difficult. Now, with his eight-month-old goldendoodle by...

Eisman was ecstatic to see polar bears looking for food and whales jumping out of the water right in front of her, but was shocked when finding out about jumping into the ice cold water with only a swimsuit on. “I didn’t anticipate I would like it, and I loved it—it was actually really refreshing, really invigorating and really, really fun. It was a big adrenaline rush,” said Eisman.
Icy Mariah Eisman
Maggie Barry, Sports Editor • April 11, 2024
Junior William Yusef participates in and follows looksmaxxing through TikTok and Instagram Reels by doing things such as mewing, working out and dieting for what he believes will improve his appearance and wellness. Sophomore Hayden Carl and junior JJ Tiago cite this reason also.
Looksmaxxing: anything to attract
Hudson Monahan, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024

Looksmaxxing, a TikTok trend catered to males, is being practiced by boys at WS. Looksmaxxing consists of mewing—the practice of sticking...

“Seeing dirty stuff makes me stressed and cleaning just gives my mind a reset. It’s also so good for your mental health,” said freshman El Ross.
Mind over mess
Jade Hanson, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024
Crafted by the 2022 Military Ambassadors Club, this map traces the movements of military-connected Spartans, using colored strings to represent each individual’s journey. The interconnected paths illustrate the constant convergence of military families.
Military children on the move
Alessa Ciccarello and Anna Scott April 11, 2024
Junior Hannah Armah is wearing Tasman UGGs paired with Sonic the Hedgehog socks. “I have had these UGGs for almost two years. They have been with me through rain and snow, ups and downs. I have fostered somewhat of an emotional connection with my UGGs,” said Armah. “They have seen me through everything.”
Should UGG shoes be pushed under the rug?
Juliet Conant and Zoe Ferlazzo April 11, 2024
As pictured, 86% of students polled prefer music during studying, while 14% prefer to not.
Sounds or silence
Whitney Moffa, News Editor • February 14, 2024
Letter to the editor

Submit a letter no more than 250 words to us at [email protected]. Your letter may be revised for grammar, spelling or space. Please include your first and last name and grade level in your letter.