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West Springfield High School Newspaper

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West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
Naila Adimi

Naila Adimi, Head Copy Editor

Naila is a junior and this is her third year doing journalism. She is a Head Copy Editor for The Oracle. In their free time, they enjoy reading and creating original stories and characters. Her favorite pieces of media are Six of Crows, The Owl House, and Alice in Borderland.

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A large number of colleges allow students to apply test-optional, a choice that the Common Application reflects.

Standardized tests: required or not?

Naila Adimi and Brendan Talbot
April 11, 2024
Senior Anika Pant and her friend watch the two-episode premiere of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” on Disney+. They also enjoyed blue lemon cookies and blue chocolate pretzels, as Percy Jackson has a special love for blue food.

“Percy Jackson” series shocks viewers

Naila Adimi, Head Copy Editor
February 14, 2024
Senior MJ Denny leads a small group discussion about Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ “The Inheritance Games.” After the graduation of the previous presidents, Denny, Cruz and Masaitis sprung into action and became the new presidents.

Book club turns over a new page

Naila Adimi and Katelyn Hurley
February 1, 2024
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-2021 school year utilized a schedule with Mondays as asynchronous learning days. If this practice is implemented in future years, students can be encouraged to prioritize what they need to get done and ask for help when needed on those days.

[Photo] Four-day is the way

Editorial
November 29, 2023
Students attend pro-Palestine march

Students attend pro-Palestine march

Naila Adimi, Head Copy Editor
November 14, 2023
Members of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA have had regular picketing schedules since the beginning of the strikes. “Picketing is an important tactic to compel the studios to reach a deal that meets writers’ needs,” reads the WGA Picket Guidelines page.

Historic Hollywood strikes

Naila Adimi, Head Copy Editor
October 6, 2023
Brandt reading music during a pit orchestra rehearsal for the spring musical “Something Rotten!” as part of his many after-school duties.

Tarot cards to teacher

Naila Adimi, Features Editor
May 31, 2023
A great Suhoor snack, labneh is a strained yogurt often eaten with pita bread.

Ramadan Eats

Naila Adimi, Features Editor
April 17, 2023
An Iftar spread from Hagi’s house. During Ramadan, Hagi along with her sister and mother prepare food that can be frozen and eaten throughout the month.

Spartan Ramadan

Naila Adimi, Features Editor
April 12, 2023
The official poster for “Kaleidoscope.” Much like an actual kaleidoscope, in which the designs inside are changed by shaking or rotating the toy, there are endless different ways to view this story.

“Kaleidoscope” shakes up the future of storytelling

Naila Adimi, Features Editor
February 15, 2023
Counselor Arenholz in her office with her “7 Rules of Life” poster, which represents her core beliefs. The rules are: 1. Let It Go, 2. Ignore Them, 3. Give It Time, 4. Don’t Compare, 5. Stay Calm, 6. It’s On You, and 7. Smile.

Staff Spotlight: Counselor Sheryl Arenholz

Naila Adimi, Features Editor
December 15, 2022
WS seniors Ainsley Ittig and Amanda Harris groom a dog for their Veterinary Science 2 Academy class at Edison High School. In addition to bathing, they examine, brush, and clean the dog, which allows them to practice restraint skills and experience hands-on learning.

Academy classes provide unique opportunities

Naila Adimi, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Junior Kaylee Wisner (farthest left) practices her monologue before her audition. Her fellow actors, juniors Maddie Schulz, Callie Maddox, and Emily Kalata (from left to right) watch her to help with their own preparation.

“Our Town” behind-the-scenes

Naila Adimi, Features Editor
September 29, 2022
The trio’s first public picture together, which was accompanied by the casting announcements of Jeffries (left) as Annabeth and Simhadri (right) as Grover. Scobell (middle) as Percy had been announced before them.

New “Percy Jackson” Disney+ series raises racism against casting choices

Naila Adimi, Staff Writer
June 8, 2022
Members of the Gardening Club prepare to plant outside of the school. The club is currently meeting every Wednesday outside Door 2.

Spotlighting Spartan clubs to join next year

Naila Adimi, Staff Writer
May 26, 2022
Citizens gather to protest against Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, spreading the message that their identities cannot be suppressed.

Florida among states passing anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Naila Adimi, Contributor
April 12, 2022
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