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Image by EastMojo Written by Mairen Brown and Sarah Meiselman, Co-Editors of the North Springs’ Oracle Sarah Meiselman: Hi, Sarah Meiselman here, co-editor of the Oracle. I can’t believe this school year is over. I had so much fun being an editor this year. I learned how to write for an audience of students my own age, focus articles on more local events, and get … Continue reading North Springs Oracle: Editor Farewells
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By Mairen Brown Black History Month, founded by Carter G. Woodson, writer of Miseducation of the Negro, began as a week. It was selected to be held the second week of February, encompassing the birthdays of American scholar Fredrick Douglass and the 16th President of the United States, Abe Lincoln. Over time, it was decided that one week was not enough to celebrate and highlight … Continue reading Black History Month Showcase: The Reasons You Missed It
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By Sarah Meiselman, Mairen Brown, and Evyn Firestone The Link recently opened in February 2023 here at North Springs. The Fulton County district has created this community resource center at three schools. The official district name for it is the S.A.F.E. Center, which stands for Student and Family Engagement Center. The goal behind the centers is to create a one-stop shop of resources for students … Continue reading The Link: Support for Students Beyond Their Academics
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Image and article by Sarah Meiselman Over spring break, I read The Guest List, written by Lucy Foley and released in February 2020. The book is a murder mystery following the discovery of a body at the end of a wedding. The wedding is between the online magazine publisher of The Download, Julia Keegan, and celebrity William Slater, who hosts a survival TV show titled … Continue reading The Guest List: A Book to Die For
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by Sophia Rios Arroz Con Dulce, sweet rice, or rice pudding, has been with the Spanish for centuries; while this dish originated in Spain, the tasty dessert has been transferred all throughout Latin America, with small recipe changes depending on the region. Typically, we will see rice, milk, and sugar. For added flavor, we love to add spices like cinnamon or coconut. For those with … Continue reading Arroz Con Dulce: A Rich Dessert with a History Just as Rich
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By Sarah Meiselman On March 15, 2023, North Springs hosted the 13th annual STEAM showcase. It is organized by the Sandy Springs Education Force, a nonprofit organization with a mission to create targeted programs that educate, inspire, and prepare public school students in Sandy Springs for the competitive workforce. The Sandy Springs Education Force works to support and raise money for all the public schools … Continue reading 13th Annual STEAM Showcase
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By Evyn Firestone Change is in the air for the North Springs Phalanx yearbook. Next yearsees a new head of the school annual take the reigns as its current sponsor,Mrs. Zachary, passes the responsibility down to Ninth Grade Literatureinstructor (and former North Springs student) Mrs. Motahari. Yearbook is an elective class at North Springs that students must apply andbe accepted into. During yearbook, students explore … Continue reading The Yearbook Shift
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By Eliza Peddi Imagine: One day you go to school on a day like any other. You go to your classes, hang out with friends, and stay for a club. But unlike any other day before, one of your friends confesses to you that they were the victim of unwanted sexual contact. If you were in that situation, what would you do? Be angry that … Continue reading Sexual Violence in Schools
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By: Christina Nichols-Guinn Fab’rik: a shopaholic’s dream. It is a trendy boutique that has new selections every day that use high-end fabrics. It stays on top of the hot new fashion trends and offers all your clothing, jewelry, and shoe needs. The staff at this female-founded female-led boutique will make you want to come here more. They can guide you through the selection process. When … Continue reading Fab’rik: More Than Just Fabrics
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Written by Sophia Rios and images from Sedanos and The Cutest Little House in Town Arroz Con Gandules Puertorriqueno (Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas) is a traditional holiday dish that Puerto Ricans usually serve for special occasions. This dish contains a staple of Puerto Rican Cuisine, the aromatic Latin-Caribbean sauce, and sofrito. This recipe will teach you how to perfect the sauce as well as … Continue reading Foodie Corner: Arroz Con Gandules Recipe
