West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
Plazio and select members of administration can administer Narcan. “The clinic, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Adams and I carry narcan,” said Plazio.

Under pressure: drug abuse surges

Ben Bradfield and Clara Keeton
April 11, 2024
(Left to right) English teacher Brianna Salvato, counselor Taylor Wagonseller, Associate Principal Amy Brown, Principal Michael Mukai, Director of Student Services John Basta and Safety & Security Specialist Brad Adams view the solar eclipse on Monday afternoon.

A total eclipse of the sun

Katelyn Hurley, Head Copy Editor
April 9, 2024
Springing ahead

Springing ahead

Emily Yelnicker, Staff Writer
March 19, 2024
Senior Addie Craighead, while not committed, is considering Penn State as one of her potential options for college in the fall after recently being accepted as she feels that the values and views of the university and state are in line with her own.

Politics influence college decisions

Blythe Steahly, ETC. Editor
February 14, 2024
Freshman Kaitlyn Gorkowski complains that buses are in need of better conditions. “I’m at the last bus stop, and usually when I get on, there are not enough seats. This one time, kids were sitting in the aisle, and there was no room for me,” said Gorkowski.

Tick-tock, FCPS transportation on the clock

Jade Hanson, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
According to Today, Starbucks introduced “$3 Thursdays” that applies to grande, handcrafted drinks from 12-3 p.m. for the month of January. Some students believe promotions by the company reflect that it is losing money from boycotts. “I’ve definitely seen a lot of ads from Starbucks pretty much begging people to come,” said sophomore Afrana Faruky.

Students boycott in support of Palestine

Paula De Megret-Murray, Features Editor
February 14, 2024
On December 11, 2023, the Springfield area experienced the snow FCPS may continue to encounter. Students experienced similar weather patterns on snow days January 16 and 19, which could be more frequent in the new year. “In fact, the way that I see things coming together, it does look like we should have a window when conditions are there for a good snowstorm,” said Sterling.

FCPS discontinues virtual learning during snow days

Ben Bradfield, Managing Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2024
Groundhog Day predicts early spring

Groundhog Day predicts early spring

Ben Bradfield, Managing Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2024
Students evacuate on early-release

Students evacuate on early-release

Katelyn Hurley, Head Copy Editor
January 25, 2024
A slippery slope on the road

A slippery slope on the road

Ben Bradfield, Managing Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2024
Left to right: senior and program director James Hogan, senior and president Edward Tomlinson, junior and secretary Ryan Healy, and senior and vice president Liam Stubblefield.

Philosophy Club fundamentals

Christina Nies, Copy Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2023
Students can also be donors

Students can also be donors

Whitney Moffa, News Editor
December 16, 2023
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