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The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
All content by Saharla Mohamoud
The depth of Elon Musks’ power doesn’t end with irresponsible tweets and stifled rescue efforts. His twitter account has, by itself, caused massive Cryptocurrency rug pulls and other scams, as well as stock market crashes.

Begone, Elon

Saharla Mohamoud and Luke Yates
May 26, 2022
Do you see this amazingly fit and masculine high-value male? This could be YOU if you stop being lazy and follow this effective 5-step regime to the ALPHA WORLD!

The crucial steps to become a high-value man

Saharla Mohamoud, News Editor
April 12, 2022
The bathroom, especially when the cafeteria is full, also doubles as a common fine-dining spot in the school.

The hidden lounge that is the school bathroom

Saharla Mohamoud, News Editor
April 12, 2022
Spartans Confess said time and time again that wholesome or any relatable confession is generally their favorite to post.

The Internet: the world’s worst diary

Saharla Mohamoud, News Editor
April 12, 2022
When the Hype House first started, it included 20 members, including Charli D’amelio and Addison Rae. Now, the house is left with six members, three of whom were a part of the original 20.

The miserable masterpiece of Hype House

Saharla Mohamoud, New Editor
February 28, 2022
According to Big Issue, H&M ‘Conscious’ collection, a separate clothing line within the store that boasts using recycled and eco-friendly materials, actually possesses 11% more damaging synthetics than the average item in H&M. This practice, called greenwashing, provides a false idea of the true environmental cost of an item to a consumer in order to make the brand look more appealing.

The deadly axis of fast fashion

Saharla Mohamoud, News Editor
February 28, 2022
Somali halwa

Somali halwa

Saharla Mohamoud, News Editor
December 16, 2021
Since the release of “Easy on Me”, Adele has been featured on the cover of US Vogue and UK Vogue simultaneously. Her double feature is the first time in history the sister publications featured the same singer in the same month.

Adele solidifies her spot in student’s hearts

Saharla Mohamoud, News Editor
December 16, 2021
According to Lee and Low Books, diversity has gone up in publishing in recent years, with bookshelves seeing 3% more POC and 7% more LGBTQIA authors in 2019 since 2015. Despite the inclusivity within modern literature, authors are still just as susceptible to censorship in talking about their own experiences than they were in the past.

[Photo] The hypocrisy of book banning in FCPS libraries

Editorial
December 16, 2021
Dragun visited her former choir teacher Dustin Brandt and former cheer coach Elizabeth Fawsett.

Nikita Dragun revisits her roots

Chloe Jad and Saharla Mohamoud
November 23, 2021
Jessica Faruque following the 3rd step of the procedure, by scrubbing through all parts of her hand. This aspect is shockingly easy yet often missed by many who encounter the bathroom sinks.

How to wash hands correctly

Saharla Mohamoud, News Editor
October 28, 2021
When a student gets tracked with COVID-19, students sitting next to or close to students are required to be on pause as well, which often leads to large gaps in classrooms impacted by this policy.

COVID-19 absences raise questions

Saharla Mohamoud, News Editor
October 28, 2021
Blake Lively, or Serena Van Der Woodsen in “Gossip Girl”, might make a cameo at the second half of the season along with her other castmates. None of them, however, will be having permanent roles.

“Gossip Girl” reboot instills nostalgia within long-time fans

Saharla Mohamoud, News Editor
September 29, 2021
As a common courtesy, many teachers took part in asking students what their preferred name and pronoun was within the first day of school, to ensure that no one was being referred to in an incorrect manner and felt comfortable in the school, like Mrs. Hicks. This isn’t the first time teachers have done this, but it was a popular choice this year. The choice was met with positive feedback from the school LGBTQIA+ community and allies, particularly of its efficient and private way of doing so.

New regulations open doors for LGBTQIA+ students

Saharla Mohamoud, News Editor
September 29, 2021
Every year since 1976, the President of the US endorses a specific theme for Black History Month. This year, the theme is ‘Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity’, which explores the African diaspora and spread of African/Black Americans all throughout the country's beginning.

Black History Month’s significance needs to be acknowledged

Saharla Mohamoud, ETC. Editor
March 3, 2021
Juniors Labibah Haque and Darlene Dao wearing their printed masks. Wearing a mask whenever going out is crucial to bringing an end to the pandemic.

A guide to mask etiquette

Saharla Mohamoud, ETC. Editor
March 3, 2021
According to Forbes, the biggest threat to Generation Z is climate change, with 41% of participants citing global warming as the most important issue facing the world right now. Multiple protests have sparked out all over the world since 2019 over the need for policies to assist with climate change, and many members of Gen Z have taken to lead many, like depicted above.

Gen-Z pursuit in politics and activism

Saharla Mohamoud, ETC. Editor
November 20, 2020

Students speak out against China’s Xinjiang internment camps

Saharla Mohamoud, ETC. Editor
October 30, 2020
During the June 10 Springfield Solidarity demonstration, protestors march across Rolling Rd and Old Keene Mill Rd. People from WS and the area joined in wearing all black and carrying signs in solidarity.

WS takes action for BLM

Saharla Mohamoud, ETC. Editor
October 14, 2020
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