Abby Strong, Oracle Online Editor
December 21, 2018
Santa Claus has made his annual visit to WS. On December tenth, all WS choirs come together to hold an event called “Breakfast with Santa.” This is an annual fundraiser...
FCPS calls for gender inclusivity in high schools
Maeve Hennessy, Scoop Editor
December 21, 2018
What do Homecoming King and Queen, Mr. Spartan, and Powderpuff all have in common? Each school activity is traditionally gender specific to include either only girls or only...
Ryan Brewer, Managing Editor
November 29, 2018
The annual students versus staff game was held this past Friday in the brand-new\ gym. The staff once again walked away with a victory beating the students. “Although...
Harry Bolvin, Sports Editor
December 21, 2018
As memories of football, field hockey, and other fall sports begin to fade, students are preparing themselves for a new cycle of hard work and tough competition. The beginning...
December 21, 2018
Within a year of graduating from WS, Virginia (Ginny) Thrasher won the first gold medal of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio...
November 29, 2018
The dance team wins once again, but it was the people on the team that made the win possible. The West Springfield Dance...
November 29, 2018
From the start of the fall season, athletes on the cheer team were already predicting that they would make it all the way...
Zach Thompson, Viewpoint Assistant
December 21, 2018
The true value and meaning of major holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving has been confused with the focus on the “once-in-a-lifetime” deals that are pushed by the...
WS administration, lengthen our lunch
December 21, 2018
Whether we have A, B, C, or D, we agree on one fact:...
Voters should strive to be well – informed
November 29, 2018
On the first Tuesday of November, millions of people...
Ryan Brewer, Managing Editor
December 21, 2018
Student-athletes this time of year are juggling college applications with their weekly practices and competitions, however, a few elite athletes have already committed to...
AP Scholar Breakfast recognizes Spartan scholars
December 21, 2018
The Advanced Placement Scholar Breakfast is an annual...
Kristi’s Christmas makes an impact
December 21, 2018
Christmas: the most wonderful time of the year. For...
Recent Scoop Stories
The Rolling Road to delicious food
January 31, 2017
Victor’s Pizza: the “little Italy” in Springfield, Virginia. With its tasty pizza and its varied menu, Victor’s is a great place to take the family...
The Ten Commandments of Sparta
December 15, 2016
I. Thou shalt not shove. We’re all going to the same place and the extra aggression is unneeded. II. Thou shall bring layers. The unpredictable outdoor...
November 16, 2015
Ana Golden, Features Editor
December 21, 2018
Most people know the tale of the Grinch, a Who from Whoville who doesn’t fit in and despises Christmas. There have been two remakes of the movie in the past, one animated...
A gift guide that can be used for the rest of your life
December 21, 2018
They say the holidays are about getting together with family and making memories with your loved ones, but let’s not forget the real meaning of the holidays: giving gifts and spending money. Rich...
A Dressember to remember forever
December 21, 2018
When most people think of December, they think of holidays and time with family. However, they are missing the bigger picture that December holds. For the students of the Spartans Against Human Trafficking...
January 31, 2017
Victor’s Pizza: the “little Italy” in Springfield, Virginia. With its tasty pizza and its varied menu, Victor’s is a great place to take the family for a night out...
December 15, 2016
I. Thou shalt not shove. We’re all going to the same place and the extra aggression is unneeded. II. Thou shall bring layers. The unpredictable outdoor climate paired...