Insurrectionists breach the Capitol
Joseph Triolo, News Editor
January 11, 2021
Rioters protesting the results of the election breached the Capitol Building shortly after the first objection to the election results was made. The rioters began marching...
FCPS Halts Return to In-Person Learning
Joseph Triolo, News Editor
January 9, 2021
The FCPS School Board halted Dr. Brabrand’s initial plan to return all students by early February. At their work session last night, the board voted with a strong majority...
Senior parents organize grab-and-go lunch for class of 2021
Corbin Lathrop, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2020
Seniors at WS were treated to a special ‘tailgate-style’ grab-and-go lunch earlier this month at the South Run Recreation Center parking lot. The event was organized by...
Saharla Mohamoud, Etc. Editor
November 20, 2020
As people all across the country are facing a deadly pandemic, wide-spread protests for equality, and the harsh realities of climate change, many members of Generation Z have...
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. ...
Elizabeth Thompson, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2020
With winter break right around the corner, it is time for the annual holiday movie binge. Along with traditional holiday classics, these recent releases are worthy watches...
Among Us: the most popular game among Gen Z
November 20, 2020
Gen Z has been renowned as a generation of sweeping...
The controversy surrounding new live-action “Mulan”
October 3, 2020
As a generation, our childhoods were shaped by the...
Luke Yates, Staff Writer
November 20, 2020
Every four years, from the summer to early November, social media gets flooded with posts from companies and organizations telling you how important it is to vote,...
Robert Morrison, Sports Editor
October 30, 2020
With the recent conclusion of the 2020 NBA Finals, the seemingly age old debate regarding the greatest basketball player of all time has reignited, sparking heated discussion...
Editorial
October 23, 2020
Students are fatigued, distressed, and overwhelmed. Day in and day out, our lives have become a timeline of due dates, projects, and test scores. Forever on a quest to conquer...
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...
Recent Viewpoint Stories
Why wearing a mask is important
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...
Economic crisis due to COVID-19 impacts the world, but health is more important
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...
The impact of Covid-19 on the environment
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...
Abigail Beyene, Entertainment editor
January 6, 2021
Students and staff are finding ways to bring joy and comfort into this particularly chaotic holiday season, despite the canceling of normal traditions and activities. Since...
December 18, 2020
As the clock struck midnight last New Year’s Eve, the world rejoiced in anticipation of the start of a new decade. Fireworks boomed overhead, champagne glasses clinked in celebration, and optimism filled...
December 18, 2020
While the pandemic outside is frightful, spending time at home is quite delightful. And since we’ve got no safe place to go, let's stay home, let’s stay home, let’s stay home. But can New Year's...
Robert Morrison, Sports Editor
December 18, 2020
Typically a time to celebrate and spend with loved ones, this year the holiday season offers far more than just gift exchanges and delicious food. Sports fanatics around the...
Robert Morrison, Sports Editor
November 20, 2020
The Miami Marlins announced the hiring of General Manager Kim Ng earlier this week, making her the first woman and second Asian American in Major League Baseball history to...