Construction in the West Springfield area finally comes to an end
Amirah Sumrean, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2019
The Old Keene Mill shopping center makes up the very fabric of the WS student body, and is a staple of one’s day. For the past year, it has been under construction, getting...
Tik Tok accused of discrimination
Sean Stuck, Entertainment Editor
December 18, 2019
Early this December a report from ByteDance, the company that owns the internet sensation, Tik Tok, was obtained by a German newspaper company. In these documents ByteDance’s...
FCPS policy now allows excused absence for civic engagement
Maeve Hennessy, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2019
The age of suppressed student voice is far over. Not just tolerance, but rather the encouragement of student activism is rising in FCPS. On December 1st, a new school board...
December 16, 2019
Kara Lawson has accumulated quite an impressive resume since departing WS in 1999. She was a two-time All-American at the...
December 16, 2019
When the 2019 Senior class skated off the ice for the final time last season, it marked the end of a transcendent era for...
November 13, 2019
With all the excitement surrounding the school’s yearly Dig Pink volleyball game, it is important to remember the history...
Daniel Nam and Sumaya Zahid
November 20, 2019
Columbus Day, a national holiday that is celebrated on the second Monday of October, is a day to honor the life of the Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus who “discovered”...
November 20, 2019
Packed student sections, crazed fans, and consistent...
October 7, 2019
It has been statistically proven that writing things...
Rachel St. Pierre, Features Editor
December 18, 2019
Tis the season of giving, and what better way to give back to your community than by participating in Springfield’s annual Kristi’s Christmas? The holiday season is...
December 18, 2019
Dresses and ties save lives. Well, they do when they...
Spartans serve community at Trunk or Treat
November 7, 2019
On Saturday, October 19th, the SGA put on their annual...
Recent Scoop Stories
Holiday Break Activity Calendar
December 16, 2019
Leadership classes and SGA work tirelessly to make Homecoming perfect
November 13, 2019
Homecoming is arguably the best time of the year. With a week stacked full of activities and school spirit at its peak, Homecoming is one of the most exciting...
Freshmen Forum: Words from the Class of 2023
October 11, 2019
Daniel Nam, Amirah Sumrean, and Zach Thompson
December 18, 2019
As the holiday season is officially underway, the Oracle staff decided to do something festive to put everyone in the holiday spirit. Just like last year, we decided to go...
Soda takes over as America’s favorite festive beverage
December 18, 2019
It’s the thirstiest time of the year, and soda is taking over. For as long as the holidays have been celebrated, hot cocoa and eggnog have been the festive beverages of choice. Recently, a new competitor...
Stick shift to automatic: A dying breed
December 18, 2019
Driving Manual. Do you even know what that means? Over the years the amount of drivers that know how to drive a Manual Transmission or “stick shift”car has been steadily dropping. In the United...
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...