West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
All content by Andrew Giddings
John Oliver, popular comedian and political talk-show host of HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, showed his anger toward 2016 and started 2017 with a bang, by exploding the structure behind him. This explosion brought an end to 2016, which many consider as one of the most unpopular and divisive years ever.

It’s time to forgive 2016

Andrew Giddings, Oracle Staff Writer
April 28, 2017
Rachel Mayberry runs her way around the track at NB Nationals.

Freshman runners race their way to National meet

Andrew Giddings, Oracle Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
Haters of Valentine’s Day can bond over the materialistic culture of February 14, while eating cynical candy hearts and mulling over their lonely sadness.

We should not love Valentine’s Day

Andrew Giddings, Oracle Staff Writer
February 22, 2017

Spartans protest Pipeline

Andrew Giddings, Oracle Staff Writer
December 13, 2016
Picutred above is the West Springfield Shopping Center with the new Chipotle, which has increased its popularity. Due to the plurality of restaurants and shops, the surrounding area is notorious for having scarce parking.

West Springfield Shopping Center: the busiest place near WS

Andrew Giddings, Oracle Staff Writer
December 13, 2016
Teacjers Janine Williams and Katharina Fuerst pose for a photo to show how their students must cover their ears in Sparta, to improve their focus.

[Photo] Thin walls spill test answers and history

Editorial
December 13, 2016

West Springfield Shopping Center: the busiest place near WS

Andrew Giddings
December 5, 2016
Senior Linus Griesshammer reads Macbeth during his fifth-period study hall. All rising ninth through twelth graders are required to read atleast one book for the English class that they will be taking in the fall. Some classes assign a specific book, while others provide students with a list of books to choose from. These books do not always become students favorites, but they ensure that students’ minds stay active.

Required summer reading

Andrew Giddings, Oracle Staff Writer
November 1, 2016
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