West Springfield High School Newspaper

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West Springfield High School Newspaper

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West Springfield High School Newspaper

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In the App Store, My Calendar is advertised as secure because it has pin, Thumb ID, and Face ID options. Despite these additional safety features, the app tracks and links personal data as seen in the App Privacy section. This demonstrates how important it is to be mindful of terms and conditions, particularly for something as personal and sensitive as menstrual data.

It’s time to rethink your period-tracking app

Jensen Kugler, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
FBI anti-piracy warnings, often printed on CDs and DVD cases, are meant to dissuade piracy by explicitly threatening legal punishment in the form of fines and imprisonment. However, given that punishments are almost always levied against large distributors of pirated content, and not against individuals who pirate, these warning are little more than empty threats.

How media companies cause piracy

Editorial
February 15, 2023
This is a photo of WS staff members for the 2022-2023 school year. There are teachers from various upbringings and states, but most have a common factor: their skin. Having an overwhelmingly White staff affects students of all colors in ways that the administration and staff must consider as significant.

Representation in staff matters

Abigail Yonas, Social Media Manager
February 15, 2023
Head librarian Carole Ferch-Jablonski helps dozens of students every day with their printing needs.

Give the library more thought

Taylor King, ETC. Editor
December 15, 2022
Students are split over whether to say, “Happy Holidays” or “Merry Christmas,” is most appropriate to say during the winter season.

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?

Alayna Steele, Head Copy Editor
December 15, 2022
Members of the Young Democrats Club participated in the Women’s March in Washington D.C.. Attending protests for critical issues is an impactful way to spread awareness.

To participate or to not participate

Anisha Iqbal, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2022
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Eww-Hallpass

Luke Yates, Oracle Online Manager
December 15, 2022
Last December, students walked out in support of Fairfax High School student Ekran Mohamed who had her headscarf taken off while assaulted by another student. Students stood in solidarity with the notion that a woman’s choice to wear hijab should never be met with violence.

Keep politics away from the hijab

Anisha Iqbal, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2022
Junior Madeline Brumbaugh sits fatigued in her LS. The current learning seminar contributes significantly to boredom among students.

The not-Learning Seminar

Editorial
November 10, 2022
Sophomore Peter O’Toole promises that if he becomes dictator of the Student Government Association (SGA), he would force his will unopposed.

The best ticket of the year: Peter O’Toole 2023

Taylor King, ETC. Editor
November 10, 2022
Andrew Tate may have been banned from most social media platforms, but he still has a growing audience on Rumble, a site centered on shared experiences from cancel culture.

Andrew Tate: influencer, kickboxer, misogynist

Ben Bradfield, News Editor
September 29, 2022
Two seniors waiting to take their portraits. With multiple photos taken during every session, and a limited number of available photographers, tuxes, and drapes, senior photos can be an extremely lengthy process.

Senior pictures separate students

Robbie Kugler, Viewpoint Editor
September 29, 2022
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