President Trump tests positive for COVID-19, flown to Walter Reed hospital
Joseph Triolo, News Editor
October 3, 2020
President Trump tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday after being in close proximity with one of his advisors, Hope Hicks. Hicks tested positive for COVID-19 after boarding...
WS students participate in peaceful protests in the Black Lives Matter movement
Sumaya Zahid, News Editor
June 9, 2020
Nationwide protests and calls for racial equality—scenes from the civil rights movement have become a reality once again. George Floyd, an unarmed 46-year-old black...
Liberate! protesters gather around the nation against stay-at-home orders
Joseph Triolo, Staff Writer
May 19, 2020
Many states have seen a rise in protests against the stay-at-home orders in April. These protests are known as Liberate! protests. The goal of the Liberate! protests are to...
Saharla Mohamoud, ETC. Editor
October 14, 2020
For many students, taking action for a cause they feel passionate about is essential, and the Black Lives Matter movement proves to be no different. The Black Lives Matter...
Nesma Khalafalla, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020
Have you ever wondered why everyone speaks so fondly of love? People say it’s one of the greatest emotions, but when you lose that significant emotion it can become one...
Modern Family in the Modern Day
March 12, 2020
Modern Family is a documentary-style sitcom shot from...
Castle in the Sky takes audiences on a journey
March 12, 2020
Castle in the Sky is one of my favorite childhood movies. ...
Anisha Iqbal, Scoop Editor
October 3, 2020
As a generation, our childhoods were shaped by the enchanting and wondrous fairytale worlds brought to life by classic Disney films. Stories like “Cinderella,” “Sleeping...
Success of the Music Industry through Quarantine
October 3, 2020
Movie productions, tours, concerts, plays, and shows...
Celebrities during the pandemic
June 9, 2020
Celebrities have always been put on a high pedestal...
Editorial
October 14, 2020
The US has been facing a national emergency in confronting the coronavirus pandemic since March 13. While there have been some positive actions from the federal government...
Elizabeth Thompson, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2020
“Goooooooooooooooooooood morning West Springfield! Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance,”— It’s too early for this on a Thursday morning. Students are still rubbing...
Joseph Triolo, Staff Writer
June 16, 2020
Over the past few weeks, more and more locations have begun to reopen from lockdowns designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With the growth of re-openings comes a constant...
Gabriel Es-Haq, Staff Writer
June 8, 2020
On March 13th, 2020, all Virginia public schools were officially closed by Governor Ralph Northam following a declaration of a state of emergency on a nationwide scale. Since...
Kiersten Henderson, Staff Writer
June 1, 2020
The effects of Covid-19 have been catastrophic with, as of June 1, over six-million confirmed cases worldwide, and growing every day. As another Earth Day passes, the...
Recent Viewpoint Stories
Social distancing is more important than you think
May 19, 2020
Teens all over the country are experiencing new events and are facing numerous disappointments, including missing out on life experiences and not being...
Trump vs. Pelosi: an ongoing feud
March 10, 2020
After Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on February 4th there was much uproar over the actions of the speaker of the house, Nancy Pelosi. After...
March 10, 2020
With the WS renovation completed, we think it is time to bring back a revised form of Spartan Time for the benefit of the students.
Sumaya Zahid, News Editor
June 5, 2020
As everyone is stuck at home during self isolation, baking has been on the rise. Baking can be a fun way to pass the time when bored at home, and with rewarding end results....
4 Mask fashions more contagious than the virus
May 28, 2020
1. The Classic Medical Mask These disposable masks may look bland at first, but they can be a canvas of creativity. Dress them up or down, draw a mustache, or give yourself Kardashian lips. The world...
Bake Yourself Tasty Quarantine Treats
May 19, 2020
Now that we are confined to our houses, we have a lot of spare time on our hands. People have been picking up new hobbies and trying new things. Many people have been baking and cooking to keep themselves...
Abigail Beyene, Entertainment Editor
October 14, 2020
Police brutality is an issue that has been in the media for a while now. People have been taking a stand on this matter through social media and through protests. Influencers...
Robert Morrison
October 14, 2020
The Big Ten Athletic Conference announced on September 16th its intent to resume the 2020-2021 fall football season. The Big Ten Council of President's and Chancellor’s...