West Springfield High School Newspaper

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West Springfield High School Newspaper

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West Springfield High School Newspaper

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    Sep 24 / Varsity Field Hockey
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    Sep 14 / Varsity Football
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    Edison High School
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    Sep 13 / Varsity Field Hockey
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    Sep 9 / Varsity Field Hockey
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    Sep 8 / Varsity Football
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SPORTS
South Run Recreation Center offers multiple summer sports camps and programs. Some of these include tennis, baseball, and basketball camps.
Spartan summer sports
Ben Bradfield, News Editor • May 31, 2023
Seniors Vishal Green, Henry Anderson, Ino Puente, Gavin Reichard, and junior Cael Alonzo pose at Virginia Beach during the 2023 indoor track and field state championship. Green, Reichard and Anderson are all current track and field captains, and Alonzo is on track to be one next year.
Senior Succession
Brendan Talbot, Head Design Editor • May 31, 2023
Though difficult, student athletes are able to manage balancing sports and academics. Obstacles ranging from sleep deprivation to test stress, and benefits like the bonds gained with teammates make it a complicated topic.
Balancing academics and athletics
Rawan Alsaeedy and Emily Yelnicker • April 18, 2023
Although VHSL tournaments that involve WS will not be as extravagant as the one pictured above, it gives a glimpse into the world of ESports that WS will be stepping into into the 2023-2024 school year.
New VSHL ESports team coming to WS
Blythe Steahly, Staff Writer • March 29, 2023
VIEWPOINT
The RESTRICT Act has become known as the ‘TikTok Ban,” despite the bill not even mentioning the popular social media app. This misinformation has spread like wildfire, causing many to be unaware of the true contents of the bill.
The “TikTok ban” deceives
Editorial • May 31, 2023

The RESTRICT Act, Congress’ supposed path to banning TikTok, is a misleading overreach of power that Americans have been misinformed about.  Within...

Right at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Elon Musk tweeted his controversial opinion, reinforcing the idea that celebrities are disconnected from society.
Celebrities are disconnected from society
Katelyn Hurley, Social Media Manager • May 31, 2023
Going Monk Mode: a unique blueprint for success
Going Monk Mode: a unique blueprint for success
Skyler Milan and Abdur Raghib • April 18, 2023
FEATURES
Although WS may look like any other high school from beyond its gates, students and teachers debate with each other about how safe it truly is from threats.
Spartan safety: students and staff wonder how secure they are
Taylor King, ETC. Editor • May 31, 2023

Although threats to school safety may seem distant from the Spartan high school experience, the impact of these threats to school safety still...

Brandt reading music during a pit orchestra rehearsal for the spring musical “Something Rotten!” as part of his many after-school duties.
Tarot cards to teacher
Naila Adimi, Features Editor • May 31, 2023
ECHO food drive in Springfield has been opening doors for local food-insecure communities for around 50 years. ECHO helps distribute food, blankets, and nonprescription medications; they can be reached through the phone number 703-569-7972.
Hunger looms, but community rises
Ben Bradfield, News Editor • May 31, 2023
ENTERTAINMENT
Junior Nicholas Brunson as Nick Bottom, junior Chistopher Seeger as Nostradamus, and the “Something Rotten!” ensemble pose while performing “A Musical”.
“Something Rotten!” leaves audience feeling anything but sour
Evelyn Jurden, Sports Editor • May 31, 2023

Spartan Theatre’s spring musical “Something Rotten!” was a huge success. This story follows hopeful playwright brothers Nick and Nigel...

Milky (short for Milky Way) is a very curious alpaca who loves interacting with people and being fed.
Alpaca absurdity
Nate Austin and Maggie Barry • April 28, 2023
Senior Anne Foote went to see “Cocaine Bear” at the Angelika Film Center on opening weekend with seniors Amelia Fox, Ania Francis, Anastasiia Goi, and Annalise Thaler. Both Foote and senior Catherine Browne professed that “Cocaine Bear” was a great film to watch with friends.
"Cocaine Bear" leaves audiences in high spirits
Robbie Kugler, Viewpoint Editor • March 29, 2023
ETC.
Going on college tours can be a great way for students to get a feel for what they prefer in terms of the campus and the location of the schools. Pictured above is senior Marisa Lucero on a past college visit to the University of Washington, Seattle.
College applications 101: how to make the most out of the summer
Jemmima Faruque, Staff Writer • May 31, 2023
Although junior year is often viewed as a year of struggle, juniors were able to have fun and win second place in this year’s homecoming float competition.
Junior year: friend or foe?
Christina Nies , Head Copy Editor • May 31, 2023
Tacos along with a salad bowl and queso dip is what reporters ordered at Taco Bamba.
Top tacos
Beth Leone, Skyler Milan, Abdur Raghib, and Corey Sayers • May 7, 2023
One of many places that Muslims at WS celebrate the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid is the Turkish American Mosque in Maryland, which was filled with lighthearted excitement and people dressed beautifully.
The festival of fasting and fast-breaking
Rawan Alsaeedy and Paula De Megret-Murray • April 27, 2023
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