West Springfield High School Newspaper

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West Springfield High School Newspaper

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West Springfield High School Newspaper

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Dragun visited her former choir teacher Dustin Brandt and former cheer coach Elizabeth Fawsett.

Nikita Dragun revisits her roots

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

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

October 28, 2021
Blake Lively, or Serena Van Der Woodsen in “Gossip Girl”, who 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

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

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 countrys beginning.

Black History Month’s significance needs to be acknowledged

March 3, 2021

A guide to mask etiquette

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

November 20, 2020

Students speak out against China’s Xinjiang internment camps

October 30, 2020
During the June 10th 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

October 14, 2020
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