West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
Kalki Legesse

Kalki Legesse, Editor-in-Chief

Kalki is a senior in her third year doing journalism. She is the Editor-in-Chief of The Oracle. In her free time, Kalki loves to go on long walks, read, and write.

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Whether it be 123 miles, 2 hours and 27 minutes, or 8,820 seconds, Tyson Denny will not let the distance that separates him from his girlfriend, Chloe Cordoba create a rift in their relationship. Instead, he takes the trek down into the mountains to spend time with his partner of over a year.

It’s not me, it’s not you, it’s college

Kalki Legesse, Social Media Manager
May 30, 2024
Prom 2024

Prom 2024

Maggie Barry, Zoe Ferlazzo, and Kalki Legesse
May 2, 2024
dancing

English teacher and department chair Katie Newman instructs and scores a seventh period freshmen English Honors class during a socratic seminar.

Educators reflect, offer insight on the profession

Kalki Legesse, Social Media Manager
April 11, 2024
Grammy-nominated album reviews

Grammy-nominated album reviews

Kalki Legesse and Elijah Redmond
February 14, 2024
A 2023 version of Snapchat (left) of junior Erica Tabohs compared to an older version (right) reveals the change of the app over the years. Snapchat+, AI, and hyper realistic Bitmojis have transformed the formerly simple look of the app.

One snap, thousands of stories

Ray Collins and Kalki Legesse
February 14, 2024
“I love dressing in relaxed clothing, but sometimes I fall asleep in class because I’m too comfortable,” agreed both juniors James Leos (left) and Isabel Kruk (right). Despite the couple occasions Leos has fallen asleep in class, he still dresses comfortably everyday because it’s what makes him feel the most confident.

Look good, feel good

Kalki Legesse, Social Media Manager
November 29, 2023
Students cite that one of the most appetizing factors of McDonald’s is not just the food; the proximity is also a popular component in making it a favorite location. “Everyone goes there since it’s so close and cheap,” said junior Hannah Armah.

Time crunch in McDonald’s

Kalki Legesse, Social Media Manager
October 6, 2023
Peer Tutoring back in business

Peer Tutoring back in business

Kalki Legesse, Social Media Manager
September 22, 2023
The leap from general Precalculus to AP Precalculus has some students contemplating whether this class is for them or not.

Pick your poison: AB or BC Precalculus?

Zoe Ferlazzo, Kalki Legesse, and Maya Pope
May 1, 2023
After working hard during team practices for the “Ballin’ with Buddies" event, the Buddies Club's players’ skills and dedication to the game fills the crowd with joy.

The center of inclusivity

Kalki Legesse and Deron Pope
March 28, 2023
With minimal credits when she first stepped foot in an American high school, Khalid is scheduled to walk with the Class of 2023 at graduation after she valiantly pushed through academic hardship and completed course credits outside of school hours.

Studying a brighter future

Kalki Legesse and Mayson Mohr
March 22, 2023
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