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...
College admissions adapt through a pandemic
Julia Bustamante, Abigail Fleming, Staff Writer
May 18, 2020
Applying to college is already very stressful, but now the class of 2021 has another barrier to overcome in the applications process: the coronavirus and the cancellations...
COVID’s Impact on the Oil Market
Connor Zimmerman, Editor
May 15, 2020
If you told Americans during one of several oil embargoes in the 1970’s, or the invasion of Kuwait during the Gulf War, that oil prices would plummet below zero in 2020,...
Jacqueline Welsh, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020
Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, there has been an increase in pages on all forms of social media that have the purpose of distracting users from the reality...
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. ...
Abigail Beyene, Staff Writer
May 13, 2020
It seems like we can never escape our teenage crushes. The fans of the boyband One Direction are revisiting their old fangirling phase and they suspect a reunion in the near...
March 10, 2020
When you think of cheerleading chances are you think...
March 10, 2020
For casual sports fans, college basketball often gets...
Anisha Iqbal, Staff Writer
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 able to hang out with...
Amirah Sumrean, Editor-In-Chief
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 the president finished...
Editorial
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.
Sean Stuck, Entertainment Editor
March 10, 2020
Since the ratification of the 26th amendment in 1971, the voting age has been set at 18. With this right, it is up to the person to be responsible enough to register in time...
Daniel Nam, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2020
The Grammys this year has been full of surprises. Ariana Grande came up empty-handed while Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas combined for a total of 6 awards. The problem...
Recent Viewpoint Stories
Student success starts with stability
March 10, 2020
Suicide—the terrifying chasm looming below a landscape of normalcy. Whether it is a daily dose of stress or a constant barrage of hopelessness, poor...
Australia wildfires worsened by climate change
February 7, 2020
Though 2020 has just started, it has already seen an increase in the awareness of climate change and global warming. Climate change is becoming more apparent...
February 7, 2020
Using reusable water bottles? Turning the lights off when you leave a room? Walking, instead of driving a mile or two? Many people believe the little things...
Elizabeth Thompson, Scoop Editor
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...
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...
May 8, 2020
They say it supposedly began with a bat somewhere deep in China. Schools closed down, offices were closed, and everyone had to resort to online shopping. The future was uncertain, but one thing was apparent:...
Corbin Lathrop, Sports Editor
May 21, 2020
When the NBA suspended its season on March 11th, a domino-like wave of sports cancellations spread across the country. A stretch of weeks which typically includes March Madness,...
Mike Damiano, Viewpoint Editor
February 11, 2020
Four people, two teams, one pit, and one ball. Spikeball is a sport that has been sweeping the nation‒and now West Springfield. Originally created in the 1980s and called...