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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    Sep 13 / Varsity Field Hockey
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SPORTS
“My dad started me [in golf] when I was four years old and then in about eighth grade, when COVID-19 started, I started playing competitively,” said varsity golf captain Grace Saunders.
Full four-year commitments
Whitney Moffa, News Editor • November 29, 2023
Twice the touchdowns, double the teamwork
Twice the touchdowns, double the teamwork
Olivia Lang, Staff Writer • November 29, 2023
One of Marshall’s favorite moments was playing against Westfield High School for the regional semi-finals. “That game was my favorite moment because of the excitement from the student body, and everyone just coming out to support the team,” said Marshall.
The departure of Durmia Marshall
Maggie Barry, Sports Editor • November 29, 2023
The 2023 Powerpuff game was the first game held in four years. Participating girls expressed how happy they were that the game returned. “This is very important for us girls, it’s very empowering,” said senior Katherine Cruz.
The power of Powerpuff
Paula De Megret-Murray, Features Editor • October 9, 2023
VIEWPOINT
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-2021 school year utilized a schedule with Mondays as asynchronous learning days. If this practice is implemented in future years, students can be encouraged to prioritize what they need to get done and ask for help when needed on those days.
Four-day is the way
Editorial • November 29, 2023

The common narrative surrounding high school students’ lives is one of exhaustion, excessive work, and existentialism. While the learning that...

Thanksgiving or thanksgrieving?
Thanksgiving or thanksgrieving?
Maya Pope and Blythe Steahly • November 29, 2023
Pictured above, Homelander celebrating in the aftermath of the season three finale. “The Boys” season four will be released sometime in 2024, and takes place after the events of “Gen V” season one.
“The Boys” & “Gen V”: don’t meet your heroes
Brendan Talbot, Design Editor-in-Chief • November 29, 2023
FEATURES
“I love dressing in relaxed clothing, but sometimes I fall asleep in class because I’m too comfortable,” agreed both juniors James Leos (left) and Isabel Kruk (right). Despite the couple occasions Leos has fallen asleep in class, he still dresses comfortably everyday because it’s what makes him feel the most confident.
Look good, feel good
Kalki Legesse, Social Media Manager • November 29, 2023

As students navigate through their school day, the choice of what to wear impacts their social and academic life. “When I’m dressed up,...

In addition to studying abroad for Graduate School in Paris, Vanke is a self-described “Francophile,” a person passionate about France, having lived in France for a period of his life. He described how while climbing the Eiffel Tower while visiting Paris with his children, he witnessed the 2019 Notre Dame fires.
Behind a math teacher lies a doctor
Taylor King, Online Manager • November 29, 2023
American dream / American reality
American dream / American reality
Paula De Megret-Murray, Features Editor • November 29, 2023
ENTERTAINMENT
Junior Celia Klimek watches “The TRUTH about the 8 Passengers”, which discusses the background and current issues with this family channel. While Klimek continues to look at YouTube for information, others might as well.
YouTube families: a web of corruption
Zoe Ferlazzo, Entertainment Editor • November 29, 2023

In a generation dependent on media, many students have had a vivid love for YouTube. With recent controversy surrounding The 8 Passengers, a...

Pictured above, Homelander celebrating in the aftermath of the season three finale. “The Boys” season four will be released sometime in 2024, and takes place after the events of “Gen V” season one.
“The Boys” & “Gen V”: don’t meet your heroes
Brendan Talbot, Design Editor-in-Chief • November 29, 2023
Loki season two, episode one had the second biggest premiere on Disney+ this year, beaten only by The Mandalorian season three, episode one.
Once again burdened with glorious purpose
Emily Yelnicker, Staff Writer • November 9, 2023
ETC.
The Stanley Cup has not only provided excitement for Spartans due to its exterior, but also has helped users reach their water intake goals. “Ultimately, I really like it, and I’m more hydrated,” said Nash.
Rise of the Stanley Cup
Ben Bradfield, Managing Editor-in-Chief • November 29, 2023
To the plain eye, this girl is just applying blush, right? WRONG. She’s attempting to emulate the true essence of strawberry, starting with finding the perfect shade of blush. One shade too red and she might get mistaken for a raspberry girl. There couldn’t be anything that’s possibly worse.
Micro-beauty trends: reduce, reuse, and recycle
Jemmima Faruque, Head Copy Editor • November 29, 2023
One school, millions of stories
One school, millions of stories
Taylor King and Nat Phillips • November 29, 2023
“Im one of those people that will check SIS obsessively, even if I know my grades havent changed, and I think that behavior is a perfect example of how much FCPS and surrounding counties have produced students that are very academically-oriented,” said McKay.
Students are more than a number
Nat Phillips, SNO Manager • October 6, 2023
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