Democrats narrow down nominees
Connor Zimmerman, Editor-In-Chief
March 10, 2020
As the Democratic party gears up to take on President Trump in the general election this fall, they first had to narrow down a historically large field, which originally contained...
Novel Coronavirus outbreak continues to spread worldwide
Sumaya Zahid, News Editor
March 10, 2020
The following article is regularly updated as the coronavirus pandemic continues to grow. It has been given the name novel coronavirus or COVID-19. A virus that...
Connor Zimmerman, Editor-in-chief
February 11, 2020
On January 26th, TMZ broke the news that NBA great Kobe Bryant and his 13 year old daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of all nine passengers....
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...
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...
March 10, 2020
WS students, do you remember Spartan Time? Oh, you...
March 10, 2020
Since the ratification of the 26th amendment in 1971,...
Maeve Hennessy, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2020
Basketball handler and inspirational speaker Tanya Crevier truly is “spintacular.” She is in the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame, played in the WNBA for multiple years,...
Special Olympics makes its debut
March 10, 2020
For the first time, the Special Olympics...
March 10, 2020
Most second semester seniors are really going through...
Recent Scoop Stories
Delirium Will Make You Delirious for a Sequel
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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...
Modern Family in the Modern Day
March 12, 2020
Modern Family is a documentary-style sitcom shot from the perspective of filmmaker hidden behind the scenes. It follows the lives of three families, famously...
Castle in the Sky takes audiences on a journey
March 12, 2020
Castle in the Sky is one of my favorite childhood movies. It left a monumental impact on my childhood, and whenever I am feeling upset, I watch this...
Corbin Lathrop, Sports Editor
March 10, 2020
On February 16th, the NBA world watched the game’s top talent go head to head in the NBA All-Star game. In a touching tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, the game’s final...
Super bowl ads reach highest prices ever
March 10, 2020
America’s prime entertainment event (and favorite unofficial holiday) has passed: the Super Bowl. It seems appropriate to review the famous annual commercial competition that runs on television alongside...
Electric cars: shaping the future
March 10, 2020
Since the start of 2012, Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. began the widespread craze of electric cars in today’s modern world. Initially developing the Tesla Roadster in 2008, the company began the worldwide...
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...