As the COVID-19 outbreak hit the US in mid-March, schools across the nation shut down to limit the spread of the virus. Students and teachers quickly had to adapt to the new reality of remote learning. Although there are many different platforms available to connect students and teachers, the...

The COVID-19 Pandemic has forced the cancellation of many traditional senior events such as prom, senior night, and the traditional graduation celebration. However, West Springfield High School seniors have been given the opportunity to celebrate this milestone with some modifications. Instead of...

Every 62 minutes, someone dies of an eating disorder, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. Eating disorders can affect anyone, no matter their gender, ethnicity, and age. Yet, as a society, sometimes it's hard for people struggling with an eating disorder...

Ethan Gartska, a junior at West Springfield High School, channels his inner artist through his passion for performance. From calming nerves walking onto stage to holding hands and bowing with accomplishment, Ethan symbolizes the articulation that is needed in acting and the meaning it holds in daily...

The bleachers are full, and a lone spotlight illuminates the mat. The student section roars as they watch two wrestlers try to pin each other to the blue mat. This intensity is what draws audiences to WSHS matches. Wrestling is a very intense contact sport, and the wrestlers in West Side are on the road...