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Capsule News: Pep Relly Revs up NSHS Spirit

by Sophia Berghoff Last Friday, September 8th, North Springs held its first pep rally of the school year. This took place in the main gym of 2:30 pm to about 3:20 pm. Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, administrators, teachers, and other staff were all in attendance. Freshmen and Sophomores sat on the upper level together, while Juniors and Seniors sat on different sides of the lower … Continue reading Capsule News: Pep Relly Revs up NSHS Spirit

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North Springs Oracle: Editor Farewells

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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Summer Is Here! Now What?

By Sarah Meiselman With summer on its way, North Springs students will all have a lot of extra free time, which is why I decided to make a list of fun activities to do to stay active and drive off boredom.  Outdoor activities:  When I think of summer, I imagine lathering up in sunscreen and going outside to enjoy the sunny skies, so here are … Continue reading Summer Is Here! Now What?

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Black History Month Showcase: The Reasons You Missed It

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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The Guest List: A Book to Die For 

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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Arroz Con Dulce: A Rich Dessert with a History Just as Rich

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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13th Annual STEAM Showcase

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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The Yearbook Shift

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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Sexual Violence in Schools

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