Phones: for Better or for Worse?

By: Abby Simon and Ansley Bokath Phones should not be seen as just distractors in the classroom. Phones are very helpful even in school, even in individual classes. They can be resourceful for answers. They can also be helpful in an emergency and parent contact. Phones can help kids collaborate with each other without talking loudly.  Imagine if you left your computer at home — … Continue reading Phones: for Better or for Worse?

Review: North Springs Productions’ Frankenstein

By: Emily Papleux The North Springs Theatre Department, after being dormant, celebrates the fall season with a spook-tacular “Frankenstein” throughout the week of Halloween. Though there were a few severe disputes between the cast before, during and after the making, the overall surface of the show seemed to run as smoothly as high school productions go, and the overall production ran in its perfectly eerie … Continue reading Review: North Springs Productions’ Frankenstein

“Devious Licks” TikTok Challenge hits NSHS

by: Emily Papleaux and Mairen Brown, with Roman Morris & Christopher Aveolar School is a back in session–it’s time for new backpacks, shoes, and clothes — and apparently for new sink installations. Over the past few days, a new trend has gained enormous popularity on all social media platforms, called the “Devious Lick.”  These are videos containing a vulgar attitude towards the school property. Devious liks include challenges to students … Continue reading “Devious Licks” TikTok Challenge hits NSHS

Opinion: The Unintended Stress of Taking off for the Jewish Holidays

by: Sarah Meiselman Futon County has a decent number of Jewish students, yet the handling of the Jewish religious holidays, as well as holidays of other religions, is not always as smooth as it may seem. Especially in the months early in the school year, the Jewish holidays fall during the school week because these holidays follow the lunar calendar. The lunar cycle is also … Continue reading Opinion: The Unintended Stress of Taking off for the Jewish Holidays

Join (Or Write For) The Oracle!

The Oracle wants YOU (yes, you) to write for us! We are currently registering for the 2021-2022 school year and look forwards to having a new staff as well as freelance writers whom will be given the opportunity to have their work officially published! If you’re interested, email our sponsor thronea@fultonschools.org! Continue reading Join (Or Write For) The Oracle!

Teleschools Followup with Mr. Hanson: One Year Later!

By: Courtney Suber Last year the North Springs Oracle spoke to our principal, Mr. Hanson, about his thoughts on tele school and outlook towards the future. A year later we’ve followed up to get the insight on what a post-COVID school year would look like, what were the challenges for this year, and more! The previous article is linked at the bottom below. What were … Continue reading Teleschools Followup with Mr. Hanson: One Year Later!