Staff 2020-2021
Editors-in-Chief
Mike Damiano
Elizabeth Thompson
Corbin Lathrop
News Editor
Joseph Triolo
Viewpoint Editor
Mike Damiano
Features Editor
Luke Yates
Scoop Editor
Anisha Iqbal
Entertainment Editor
Abigail Beyene
Sports Editor
Robert Morrison
Etc. Editor
Saharla Mohamoud
Advisor
Laura Leone
Saharla Mohamoud, ETC Editor
March 3, 2021
As February arrives, so does Black History Month (BHM), a time nationally dedicated to recognizing the achievements of Black Americans. In West Springfield, BHM is an important...
March 3, 2021
January 6, a day that shall live in infamy and never be forgotten. Those in government who aided and abetted the insurrectionists who tried to dismantle American democracy...
Luke Yates, Staff Writer
November 20, 2020
Every four years, from the summer to early November, social media gets flooded with posts from companies and organizations telling you how important it is to vote,...
Robert Morrison, Sports Editor
October 30, 2020
With the recent conclusion of the 2020 NBA Finals, the seemingly age old debate regarding the greatest basketball player of all time has reignited, sparking heated discussion...
October 23, 2020
Students are fatigued, distressed, and overwhelmed. Day in and day out, our lives have become a timeline of due dates, projects, and test scores. Forever on a quest to conquer...
Recent Viewpoint Stories
The US government’s botched COVID-19 response
October 14, 2020
The US has been facing a national emergency in confronting the coronavirus pandemic since March 13. While there have been some positive actions from the...
Student-run morning announcements morale boost school needs
October 3, 2020
“Goooooooooooooooooooood morning West Springfield! Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance,”— It’s too early for this on a Thursday morning....
Why wearing a mask is important
June 16, 2020
Over the past few weeks, more and more locations have begun to reopen from lockdowns designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With the growth of re-openings...
Saharla Mohamoud, ETC Editor
March 3, 2021
With WSHS making plans for students to return to school, and COVID-19 cases in VA soaring up close to 600 thousand, it’s more important than ever that everyone does their...
Winter holidays with WS students and staff: celebrate the season
January 6, 2021
Students and staff are finding ways to bring joy and comfort into this particularly chaotic holiday season, despite the canceling of normal traditions and activities. Since traveling far to see family...
December 18, 2020
As the clock struck midnight last New Year’s Eve, the world rejoiced in anticipation of the start of a new decade. Fireworks boomed overhead, champagne glasses clinked in celebration, and optimism filled...
Robert Morrison, Sports Editor
March 17, 2021
With the recent resumption of VHSL winter athletics, WS student athletes face new obstacles as they navigate a season of sports amidst the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. One...
Robert Morrison, Sports Editor
December 18, 2020
Typically a time to celebrate and spend with loved ones, this year the holiday season offers far more than just gift exchanges and delicious food. Sports fanatics around the...