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West Springfield High School Newspaper

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West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
Although binge-watching episodes on Netflix causes students to stay up later than they should, some students use Netflix as a way to reward themselves for doing their homework.

Internet TV looks at world domination, as cable fades

Austin McHale, Oracle Online Editor
February 19, 2016
Justin Bieber prepares his fans for his upcoming tour at the American Music Awards 2015.

Bieber prepares for a year of stupefying performances for 2016

Noelle Ha, Oracle Online Editor
February 19, 2016
The cast of The Real Housewives of Potomac try to bond by taking a selfie before the stress of cameras, fashion, and drama take over their lives.

The Real Housewives takes over the DMV

Sophie Sachar, Viewpoint Editor
February 3, 2016
Actor/comedian Chris Rock addresses the audience during the 2014 Governors Awards on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Prestigious awards hosted with humor

Isabella Naccarato, Oracle Staff Writer
February 3, 2016
The highly anticipated sequel to Episode 6, Star Wars: The Force Awakens lived up to its hype, breaking record after record after being released in December.

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens

Kathleen Amann, Viewpoint Editor
February 3, 2016
With five albums to his name, 21 Grammy’s, and a myriad of other awards, rapper, businessman, and fashion designer Kanye West has become one of the most iconic people of our time.

Keeping up with Kanye: the evolution of Mr. West

Roderick Wrice, Entertainment Editor
February 3, 2016
Adele’s new album, “25” made its debut November 20. It debuted as the number one album in multiple countries and became the first album to sell more than 3 million copies in a single week. It’s been four years since Adele released an album so fans have been ready for more. Her newest hit single, “Hello,” has topped the Billboard charts for the sixth straight week.

Say ‘hello’ to Adele’s new album

Madison Edwards, Staff Writer
December 15, 2015
Daniel Craig returns to play James Bond for the fourth time alongside newcomer, Léa Seydoux. Craig’s fourth addition to the James Bond franchise was a hit, earning 176.1 million dollars in the United States after its fourth weekend at the box office.

‘Spectre’ is spectacular

Devon Nelson, Managing Editor
December 15, 2015
One of the most famous holiday movies is “Elf,” the classic, heart-warming comedy that stars Will Ferrell.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Christina Manibusan, Section Editor
December 15, 2015
Captain Hook, played by Colin O’ Donoghue, tries to summon the Dark One by using his dagger, in “Once Upon a Time.”

Once upon a world with no savior

Aiden Thyer, Oracle Staff Writer
December 1, 2015
Senior Spartans get into their scrubs as fans of “Grey’s Anatomy” came out of the woodwork on Character Day during Homecoming Spirit Week.

The surgeons are back in the operating room

Marie Laverdiere, Business Editor
December 1, 2015
Malala Yousafzai and her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, prepare for a speech. Malala, among other awards, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. “He Named Me Malala,” documents her journey, from Pakistan to London.

Malala takes a stand

Zobia Nayyar, Entertainment Editor
December 1, 2015
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