Hailey MacDonaldMay 17, 20184 min readWhat do your dreams really mean?It is normal to have dreams during sleep, whether it is a deep, night slumber or just a nap during the day. A dream is a series of...
Hailey MacDonaldMay 10, 20184 min readPVTA changes burden the populationFrom tiny, rural towns scattered with houses and local businesses to metropolitan cities with skyscrapers and endless apartment...
Hailey MacDonaldApr 2, 20184 min readWhy has this flu season been so severe?This year’s influenza season has ranged from severe to fatal not only across the United States, but across the world. Beginning in the...
Hailey MacDonaldMar 21, 20184 min readWest Side teacher and children's author shares her storyIn every high school student’s life, this dreaded question is asked: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Some students are lucky...
Hailey MacDonaldJan 25, 20187 min readNational debt: how are Americans contributing?If you turn on any news channel, open up any online news source or even read the daily paper, you’re bound to see something regarding...
Hailey MacDonaldJan 19, 20185 min readIs narcan availability normalizing opioid use?Since the beginning of the 1990’s, the United States has had an opioid epidemic. It is all over the news, online sources and even...
Hailey MacDonaldJan 2, 20182 min readAnticipated novels of 2018Job of the Wasp – Colin Winette When the young narrator is sent to live in a new residence for orphaned boys, he notices that there is...
Hailey MacDonaldDec 9, 20174 min readPotential natural disaster too close to homeEarth’s geologic changes are inevitable. Throughout our planet’s existence, it has changed physically and structurally, and it will...
Hailey MacDonaldDec 8, 20174 min readA bookworm's guide to a cozy winterIf you’re anything like me, one of the best parts about winter is being able to stay inside all day in the warm, cozy temperatures of the...
Hailey MacDonaldOct 21, 20174 min readClimate Change or Climate Chaos?Imagine waking up one morning to your house flooded, a county-wide power outage and no access to clean water, food or any sort of...
Hailey MacDonaldOct 17, 20172 min read"Turtle in Paradise" comes to WSHSWest Springfield High School’s Advanced Acting class has been working on a project to give back to the community for many months now....
Hailey MacDonaldOct 15, 20172 min readIt's not always about athleticsOur school community excels in many things: athletics, academics, clubs and even school spirit. However, there are multiple activities...
Hailey MacDonaldOct 10, 20172 min readTeam bonding: does it make it or break it?Whether on the field, course or court, many teams have been preparing night and day to better themselves and their cohesion for the...
Hailey MacDonaldMay 22, 20175 min readNovel turned Netflix series gone wrong?This spring, it seems as if every teenager and young adult has been bombarded with questions from their peers, asking them if they have...
Hailey MacDonaldMar 26, 20173 min readHistory Fair Returns With Food and FunOn March 16, the West Springfield High School History Department teamed up with the SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) Department to host...
