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SGA Plans Fundraisers and Community Service Drives

Willy’s Fundraiser The North Springs student government will be holding a fundraiser on Friday, April 29th at the Willy’s on Roswell Road near Trader Joe’s. Planned by Student Body Treasurer Max Winter, and future Student Body President, this fundraiser will benefit North Springs’ student government, specifically the planning of the 2016 Homecoming dance. “We want lots of kids, parents, and families of the North Springs … Continue reading SGA Plans Fundraisers and Community Service Drives

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April Fools: A la carte Chick-Fil-A to return to North Springs

As many public high school students know, Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign resulted in the al la carte service being removed from all schools in an effort to support healthy choices and provide healthier foods in the school system. Now that Obama’s time in office is coming to an end, so is this campaign. Al la carte will be coming back, with more and even … Continue reading April Fools: A la carte Chick-Fil-A to return to North Springs

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Opinions

Opinion: 2022 Capital Improvement Plan Not Sufficient

At the beginning of second semester of  the 2014-2015 school year, the new front entrance that was funded by Fulton County was finally finished. The renovations ended up taking a few more months than intended, which affected entry into the school for students and teachers for the first semester of that year. Now, North Springs Charter High School has plans for a whole list of … Continue reading Opinion: 2022 Capital Improvement Plan Not Sufficient

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Students, teachers lament sporadic technology at the Springs

As many students and teachers already know, an estimated ¼ of the desktop computers at North Springs are not in use. Students often observe that many computers are not working or that the hard drives of computers are not set up. The lack of funding dedicated to electronics at North Springs has grown apparent. From the old fuzzy projectors to missing letters in keyboards, the … Continue reading Students, teachers lament sporadic technology at the Springs

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Features

These tips will save your life (for finals)

With finals fastly approaching, students begin to freak about the amount of studying they have to do! The combination of homework, study guides, essays, and projects on top of studying for exams can definitely be a bit overwhelming. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the big week ahead: Designate time for each class to study Don’t cram it all in the … Continue reading These tips will save your life (for finals)

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Opinions

OPINION: Should 1 semester of PE and Health be required to graduate?

In order to graduate and get your diploma, it is required that you have taken at least one semester of health and one semester of Physical Education. I personally do not agree with this requirement. In middle school, students take a semester of PE and Health each year, therefore I do not find it necessary to repeat it in High School. Many students take AP … Continue reading OPINION: Should 1 semester of PE and Health be required to graduate?

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Man on the Street: November Edition

The North Springs Oracle decided to go around and ask some students in the hallways some random questions. Enjoy! Sophie Lewman: If you had to have one limb amputated would you chose your arm or your leg? Why? Arm, because I don’t want to be immobile. You’re deserted on an island with 1% battery on your phone. Do you check Instagram or Snapchat? Snapchat Are … Continue reading Man on the Street: November Edition

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SGA Ramps Up For Homecoming

Homecoming Pep Rally The Homecoming Pep Rally will take place on October 30, in the gym. MC auditions are being held October 14 after school, in Ms. Jenkins room, D218. Students must audition with a partner. Friday Night, the North Springs Spartans will be taking on North Atlanta at 7:15 at North Springs. Come out and support the Spartan football team for their Homecoming game. … Continue reading SGA Ramps Up For Homecoming

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Students receive parking passes for new school year

Over the past few years, student parking has become more and more of a hassle. With the recent reconstruction of the entrance and outside front of the school, the already limited parking was reduced even more. Seniors receive priority over Juniors when applying for a parking spot. With only 129 student parking spaces available, there are many students left this school year with no parking. … Continue reading Students receive parking passes for new school year

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Student Government Forms for 2015-2016 Year

The winners of all student government positions ranging from Sophomore Class Council to the Student Body level were announced today, May 18th. Voting was in the first week of May. Rising seniors Seth Hochman and Dionna Green and rising junior Max Winter all ran unopposed for the 2015-2016 student body elections for the positions of Student Body President, Student Body Vice President, and Student Body … Continue reading Student Government Forms for 2015-2016 Year

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