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by Mairen Brown Cover Image by Sophia Rios Dear readers, This year was my first year taking on the position of Oracle co-editor, along with Sarah Meiselman, and it has been amazing. Being able to continue writing my own articles and also proving guidance to the others on the staff has been so rewarding. This semester the Oracle staff was able to share a wide … Continue reading Happy Holidays from the North Springs’ Oracle
By: Ashley Pope At every middle and high school, every student has a reputation. Yes, school is for learning and finding what you want to do in life, but every person is labeled something whether they like it or not. I also believe people get labeled by things they do consistently. In middle school it is not that bad. Most kids have just come from … Continue reading Senior Superlatives
By: Veronica Kogan School papers feel like Armageddon. You sit on your butt and put weight on. But if you cry out Out of stress and of doubt There’s still a blank sheet you must write on. ————————————————- Weekends make you so cynical. You think it’ll feel like sabbatical. You think that you’ll party And dress up like Barbie But you have APUSH papers and … Continue reading Echo Presents: Diary of a Stressed Student
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!
By: Courtney Suber The North Springs Yearbook wants YOU in the yearbook (9th-11th graders only)! You can now upload your own portrait from home – this is will be the only way to be included in the yearbook in a “traditional” portrait setting Step1: Go to ybkplus.com or scan this QR Code. Step 2: Enter the parent email address on file with the school. Step 3: … Continue reading Digital Yearbook: The Newest Form of Innovation Yet!
a poem by: Isaac Linnen The year has started With a fizzle, not a bang. But the work still comes in all the same. All I can say is “Dang.” From connection issues to user error Computers lag…behind. Constant restarts, shutdowns, and updates, With every boot-up I wonder what will cut out this time. But we move along online From virtual class to class Every … Continue reading Echo Presents: “A Student’s Perspective”
By: Ashley Pope Being a part of Oracle gives you a firsthand experience of being a news reporter. The Oracle staff at North Springs Charter Highschool is one big happy family. The Oracle staff is able to participate in contest, Publications Day, and journalism conferences. Everyone on staff has their own responsibilities, but they are always able to lean on others if they need assistant. Depending on how many … Continue reading What to Expect Being in Oracle
By: Ashley Pope As we know 2019, has come to an interesting end. We have gone through an entire decade. Ten years have flown right before our eyes. The 2,000s babies are now adults, and we have grown into wonderful young men and women. Our favorite memories are gone. We are leaving behind a decade of decorating our lockers like Victorious and watching Caillou, Clifford, … Continue reading The New Beginning!
As another school year comes to an end, we have to unfortunately say goodbye to a couple of the North Springs’ teachers. One of those leaving is Karen Allsteadt, a dedicated Chemistry teacher. When students were asked about her, they had nothing but kind words. “Having Mrs. Allsteadt has made me fall in love with chemistry. She always had the best chemistry jokes and I will … Continue reading Saying goodbye to one of North Springs’ best
