West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
SPORTS
Apps like TikTok help perpetuate both the positive and negative aspects of gym culture.
"FitTok": social media's influence on gym culture
Brendan Talbot , ETC. Editor • May 26, 2022
Pictured above is the rifle team after they won the Regional Championships in the Potomac Rifle high school league. It was the highest honor of the season and Val Thrasher was a part of the coaching staff.
Rifle coach’s grand departure
Anne Foote, Sports Editor • April 18, 2022
The success of transgender collegiate swimmer Lia Thomas has reignited debate both within and outside the world of sports.
Transgender swimmer sparks controversy
Robert Morrison, Staff Writer • April 13, 2022
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    Edison
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    Mar 24 / Boys Varsity Soccer
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    Lake Braddock
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    Mar 22 / Varsity Softball
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    Yorktown
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    Mar 21 / Girls Varsity Lacrosse
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    Fairfax
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    Mar 18 / Varsity Softball
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    Falls Church
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    Mar 18 / Girls Varsity Lacrosse
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    Mount Vernon
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    Mar 17 / Boys Varsity Soccer
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    Washington-Liberty
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    Mar 16 / Varsity Softball
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    Robinson
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    Mar 16 / Girls Varsity Tennis
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    Robinson
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    Mar 16 / Boys Varsity Tennis
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    Yorktown
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    Mar 15 / Varsity Softball
VIEWPOINT
The depth of Elon Musks’ power doesn’t end with irresponsible tweets and stifled rescue efforts. His twitter account has, by itself, caused massive Cryptocurrency rug pulls and other scams, as well as stock market crashes.
Begone, Elon
Saharla Mohamoud and Luke Yates • May 26, 2022

Elon Musk is a man often revered for technological and entrepreneurial expertise, but scandal and questionable ethics have followed Musk for...

If you or a friend is experiencing suicidal thoughts, actions, or symptoms of depression, help is available. Call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or text the Crisis Text Line for 24/7 anonymous help from trained volunteers.
Stop assuming students trust their counselors
Editorial • May 26, 2022
Some teachers have alternative methods of curbing phone usage in their class, such as collecting phones and returning them when the bell rings.
Students stuck on cell phones
Anisha Iqbal, Editor-in-Chief • May 26, 2022
FEATURES
The empty classroom of Noble resembles a tragic end to the school year for many German learners. Some hope that he may still come back is instilled in the hearts and minds of his students.
The mysterious disappearance of Herr Noble
Ben Bradfield and Taylor King • June 6, 2022

German teacher Daniel Noble has disappeared several times over the course of this school year, resulting in severe disruptions of learning. Several...

Reagan Alpanap, Emily Cramer, Emma Goldkopf
Senior Picnic pictures!!
Abigail Beyene, Anisha Iqbal, and Brendan Talbot • June 3, 2022
Sophomore Staff Writer Ben Bradfield works through the process of page design in InDesign.
Extra! Extra! Read all about The Oracle
Christina Nies , Features Editor • May 26, 2022
ENTERTAINMENT
The trio’s first public picture together, which was accompanied by the casting announcements of Jeffries (left) as Annabeth and Simhadri (right) as Grover. Scobell (middle) as Percy had been announced before them.
New “Percy Jackson” Disney+ series raises racism against casting choices
Naila Adimi, Staff Writer • June 8, 2022

The “Percy Jackson” franchise has been through a lot. From many beloved books to widely disapproved-of movies, its logical next step is a...

“Heartstopper” stars Joe Locke as Charlie Spring and Kit Connor as Nick Nelson.
“Heartstopper” success springs two more seasons
Katelyn Hurley, Staff Writer • June 6, 2022
Jon Batistes eighth studio album We Are won Album of the Year at the 2022 Grammy Awards.
2022 Grammy-winning albums: last year in music reviewed
Ben Bradfield, Staff Writer • June 6, 2022
ETC.
Members of the Gardening Club prepare to plant outside of the school. The club is currently meeting every Wednesday outside Door 2.
Spotlighting Spartan clubs to join next year
Naila Adimi, Staff Writer • May 26, 2022
WS has an instagram page that updates with students college decisions. The page acknowledges students accomplishments and hard work by posting their plans after graduation.
Do you want to go to college?
Anne Foote, Sports Editor • May 26, 2022
Prom 2022
Mckenna Couch and Riley Zimmerman, Contributors • May 16, 2022
Newly opened Jersey Mike’s Subs located in the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center. The surrounding area is currently undergoing renovations, creating a noisy atmosphere to eat. The timeline for the construction is unknown.
Quality food, questionable staff
John O'Donnell, Contributor • April 13, 2022

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