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The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
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Billie Eilish and her brother/producer Finneas combined for a total of 6 Grammy awards. Her first album has been a huge success and her song Bad Guy took home song of the year and best pop vocal album as well.

Grammys lack diversity

Daniel Nam, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2020
Senior Aaron Litzo

Ice Hockey

Daniel Nam, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2020

The rich keep getting richer

Daniel Nam, Editor-in-chief
December 20, 2019
Oreo is well know across the globe for its classic cream and chocolate cookie. The beginning of cookies and cream, Oreo looks to spread its roots while experimenting with other flavors.

Oreo disappoints fans

Daniel Nam, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2019
The Oracle's second annual bake-off

The Oracle’s second annual bake-off

Daniel Nam, Amirah Sumrean, and Zach Thompson
December 18, 2019
This is a painting of the explorer Christopher Columbus by artist Sebastiano del Piambo. Columbus is said to be the first European in the Americas and many argue how he should be remembered due to his unethical actions.

Columbus Day falsely represents its ideals

Daniel Nam and Sumaya Zahid
November 20, 2019
According to a survey of over a hundred students at WS, nearly a third of the student population was completely unaware of cheer competitions and believed that they only cheered at the football games. Not only do many choose to attend these cheer competitions, but the majority of the student body are not informed of the cheer events.

Cheering their way to states

Daniel Nam, Editor
November 13, 2019

Assortment of fall games hit the market for all ages

Daniel Nam, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2019
Insomnia Cookies has locations in Washington D.C. and Georgetown. They are well known for their delicious cookies and for staying open until 3:00 am in the morning.

Insomnia Cookies review: to eat or not to eat?

Daniel Nam, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2019
WS gymnasts use the new room to practice their beam routine after school. The new studio allows the gymnastics team to schedule their practices more conveniently and provides a better floor surface than the cafeteria for dance.

New athletic facilities open

Daniel Nam and Connor Zimmerman
February 19, 2019
Junior Olivia Penna shops for the perfect holiday at her local target.

A gift guide that can be used for the rest of your life

Daniel Nam, Managing Editor
December 21, 2018
Seniors Michael Woo, Bailey Jennings, Alexandra Marsden, Jackson Elder, Megan Seykowski,Christina Van Meter, Karleigh Moore, Jenna Mastando, Gabi Mastando, Mia Damiano, Juilia Coronado; juniors Olivia Penna, Rebecca Giles, Delany Walrath, Sarah Raines, Margaret Burrows, Rachael Nguyen; sophomores Samantha Kemp, Lauren Kroeger, Julia Sarabia; and freshmen JJ Dallas, Kalla Tomberlin, and Samantha Betancourt cheer at States at VCU.

Varsity cheer makes history once again at VCU

Daniel Nam, Managing Editor
November 29, 2018

Students receive SAT preparation after strong PSAT performances

Daniel Nam, Managing Editor
November 14, 2018
New AP Biology and Anatomy and Physiology teacher, Deborah Swantek, settles into her new room on the third floor with all her biology and anatomy models and posters.

New teachers in a (kind of) new school

Daniel Nam and Maryann Xue
November 12, 2018

New club alert: Spartans 4 Refugees

Daniel Nam, Sports Editor
May 11, 2018

Running in memory of Leslie Sherman

Daniel Nam, Sports Editor
April 27, 2018
The Rose Bowl will consist of the number two and three seed battling for a spot in the National Championship game to determine who the best college team will be. The game will feature the Oklahoma Sooners and Georgia Bulldogs.

It’s bowl game season

Daniel Nam, Sports Editor
February 8, 2018
Protester defends undocumented children that were protected under the DACA act.

DACA decision divides the country

Daniel Nam, Sports Editor
November 22, 2017
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