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West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
Paula De Megret-Murray

Paula De Megret-Murray, Features Editor

Paula De Megret-Murray is a senior this is her second year doing journalism. She is the Features Section Editor for The Oracle. When not in class, Paula enjoys journaling, playing soccer, reading, and yoga. Paula plans on pursuing journalism as a career and studying international relations and political science.

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“I think the salad bar is a great addition to lunches that should stay,” said junior Erick Gallegos.

[Photo] Keira Walker changes the lunch line

Hudson Monahan, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
Episode three | Students views and the news

Episode three | Students’ views and the news

Ben Bradfield, Christina Nies, and Paula De Megret-Murray
February 16, 2024
According to Today, Starbucks introduced “$3 Thursdays” that applies to grande, handcrafted drinks from 12-3 p.m. for the month of January. Some students believe promotions by the company reflect that it is losing money from boycotts. “I’ve definitely seen a lot of ads from Starbucks pretty much begging people to come,” said sophomore Afrana Faruky.

Students boycott in support of Palestine

Paula De Megret-Murray, Features Editor
February 14, 2024
Timber Tuesday takes over

Timber Tuesday takes over

Paula De Megret-Murray, Features Editor
December 12, 2023
Left to right: senior Alyssa Delmonico, Spanish teacher Michelle Caldwell, seniors Andrew Downham, Emma Doll, and Brady Echols

[Photo] PJ day starts spirit week

Christina Nies, Copy Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2023
American dream / American reality

American dream / American reality

Paula De Megret-Murray, Features Editor
November 29, 2023
The 2023 Powerpuff game was the first game held in four years. Participating girls expressed how happy they were that the game returned. “This is very important for us girls, it’s very empowering,” said senior Katherine Cruz.

The power of Powerpuff

Paula De Megret-Murray, Features Editor
October 9, 2023
United we stand, divided we fall

United we stand, divided we fall

Paula De Megret-Murray and Brendan Talbot
October 6, 2023
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Football game conduct

Paula De Megret-Murray, Features Editor
September 15, 2023
Emily Halstead took leadership when she attended Woodson High School; it is an experience that has stayed with her till this day.

Reintroducing SGA

Paula De Megret-Murray, Online Academics Editor
June 5, 2023
Baird’s ideal legacy is simple: to inspire his students by creating a positive learning environment.

[Photo] Staff Spotlight: Wolcott Baird

Whitney Moffa, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2023
One of many places that Muslims at WS celebrate the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid is the Turkish American Mosque in Maryland, which was filled with lighthearted excitement and people dressed beautifully.

The festival of fasting and fast-breaking

Rawan Alsaeedy and Paula De Megret-Murray
April 27, 2023
Senior Teresa Andrews and Women’s History teacher Joanne Pendry wore white for the Women’s History Month spirit week, which celebrates suffragists. The color white signifies the virtue suffragists brought to public life to promote their cause.

Celebrating femininity

Paula De Megret-Murray, Online Academics Editor
March 29, 2023
The FCPS FLE curriculum relies on digital resources, with teachers parroting premade scripts. Some students find these lessons to be lacking in information relevant to them,

Let’s talk about sex…

Paula De Megret-Murray, Contributor
February 15, 2023
Members of the Young Democrats Club participated in the Women’s March in Washington D.C.. Attending protests for critical issues is an impactful way to spread awareness.

[Photo] To participate or to not participate

Anisha Iqbal, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2022
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