The Bird's Eye View

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: SAT Testing Pursues.
May 3, 2021
Luca Azzani, Author
On April 13th and then the following April 20th, Spring Mills High School students took the SAT, also called the Standardized Aptitude Test, in their classrooms. This...
Fact or Fiction?
April 30, 2021
Yimel Hernandez-Gonzalez, Author
Some people believe that Easter originated from the death/resurrection of Jesus Christ around the 2nd century in Israel. While others believe that it originated in the Northern...
Literary And Art Magazine Comeback
April 26, 2021
Lauren Weber, Author
The literary and art magazine, a compilation of student work designed to highlight creativity, has been published at Spring Mills High School since 2013. Mrs. Brooke...
Is West Virginia Legislation Doing More Harm Than Good?
March 27, 2021
Georgia Hensley, Author
A new bill has just been passed by West Virginia State Legislature. Effective as of March 13, 2021, Senate Bill 14— or SB 14— approves any person to become a professionally...
Three SMHS Teachers join the NBCT Ranks
March 26, 2021
Luca Azzani, Author
In March of this year, 2021, the following Spring Mills High teachers became National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT): Mrs. Karla Hilliard, Mrs. Elizabeth Jorgensen,...
Cardinal Comeback Commands the Court
March 26, 2021
Carson Thomas, Author
After a hiatus from SMHS following his graduation amongst the class of 2017, Coach Dylan Thomas has returned. He marks the first ever alum to return to the school as a member...
Opinion: Laws or Responsibility?
March 26, 2021
Yimel Hernandez-Gonzalez, Author
During the past two-three years in West Virginia, legislators have been trying to prevent teachers from going on strike. This year, they decided to take their actions far...
A Spotlight on Passover
March 18, 2021
Lauren Weber, Author
From Saturday, March 27 to Sunday, April 4 starts Passover, which is a “festival of freedom” that many Jewish people celebrate. According the “Jewish Learning”...
State Senators Vote for New SB 11 Bill and Against Teacher Rights
March 1, 2021
Georgia Hensley, Author
Teaching might just be one of the most important and most difficult jobs in the world. You would expect the people who volunteer their time and effort for the betterment of...
NHS’s New Cabinet: The Inductees Have Voted
February 28, 2021
Luca Azzani, Author
During a virtual meeting on Thursday, January 20th, the National Honor Society members voted on their 2020-2021 officers. Here are this year’s representatives: President:...

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: SAT Testing Pursues.

May 3, 2021 • No Comments

On April 13th and then the following April 20th, Spring Mills High School students took the SAT, also called the Standardized Aptitude Test, in their classrooms. This year’s standardized tests are different than past...

Literary And Art Magazine Comeback

Lauren Weber, Author

April 26, 2021 • No Comments

The literary and art magazine, a compilation of student work designed to highlight creativity, has been published at Spring Mills High School since 2013. Mrs. Brooke Cushwa, a teacher, started it after being the...

Three SMHS Teachers join the NBCT Ranks

Luca Azzani, Author

March 26, 2021 • No Comments

In March of this year, 2021, the following Spring Mills High teachers became National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT): Mrs. Karla Hilliard, Mrs. Elizabeth Jorgensen, and Mrs. Jessica Salfia. “The biggest factor...

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Community

Teachers Receive First Rounds of COVID-19 Vaccine

Lauren Weber, Author

February 3, 2021 • No Comments

The long-awaited vaccine for the COVID-19 pandemic has arrived for teachers in Berkeley County this past Thursday, January 8th. The vaccine was offered on a non-mandatory basis for teachers who are 50 years and older...

Jordyn’s Deli: A Special Kind of Eatery January 13, 2021
Berkeley County’s Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak April 1, 2020
Students of Spring Mills Practicing Social Distancing March 29, 2020
Organizations Response to the Coronavirus: Carry Out and Curbside Pick Up March 20, 2020

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Ask a Senior

Ask A Senior: Carson Thomas

Luca Azzani, Author

March 13, 2021

Carson Thomas is a senior in the 12th grade. He is an avid innovator, conflict mediator, and an uncertified paralegal. His frivolous plans include going to Full Sail University...

Ask a Senior: Siera Bell

January 21, 2021

Ask A Senior: Rylea Wilson

October 15, 2019

Ask a Senior: Whitney Weyforth

October 3, 2019

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Features

Fact or Fiction?

Yimel Hernandez-Gonzalez, Author

April 30, 2021 • No Comments

Some people believe that Easter originated from the death/resurrection of Jesus Christ around the 2nd century in Israel. While others believe that it originated in the Northern hemisphere as a pagan festival...

A Spotlight on Passover

March 18, 2021

NHS’s New Cabinet: The Inductees Have Voted

February 28, 2021

Mills Brings Fun to Culinary Arts

February 25, 2021

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Quiz Center

What Student Are you in the Summer?

Lauren Weber, Author

May 13, 2021

What Hobby Should You Pick Up This Spring?

April 16, 2021

What Activity Should you do this Spring?

April 1, 2021

What National March Food Are You?

March 18, 2021

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Sports

Cardinal Comeback Commands the Court

March 26, 2021

After a hiatus from SMHS following his graduation amongst the class of 2017, Coach Dylan Thomas has returned....

SMHS Sports Sidetracked Again?

January 28, 2021

SMHS athletes and families have all complained about the high school sports being pushed back. First, the...

SMHS Varsity Cheerleaders Cheer Their Way to the Basketball Courts

January 29, 2020

SMHS Varsity cheerleaders cheered last Wednesday at the girls varsity basketball home game against...

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Opinion

Opinion: It’s My Choice and I Want It Now!

Katelyn Benoit, Author

May 3, 2021

By: Katelyn Benoit Abortion. A political debate between people for a couple of years. Many protests and rallies have started. But for what reason? To shame women for their...

Is West Virginia Legislation Doing More Harm Than Good?

March 27, 2021

Opinion: Laws or Responsibility?

March 26, 2021

State Senators Vote for New SB 11 Bill and Against Teacher Rights

March 1, 2021

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Hey There Delilah

What Was Your Favorite Age Growing Up?

Luca Azzani, Author
May 11, 2021

Well... it used to be 18, for some reason. Now its 12.

What Do You Think Is The Worst Touristic Country?

Luca Azzani, Author
May 11, 2021

Personally, I think it's the U.S.A., American history is one of the most unique in the world, if you can say that about a country's history. The history is covered by the corporate side of America, with Hollywood, and the so many other huge fame driven businesses operating out of the US.

Should Socks and Ties Match?

Luca Azzani, Author
May 11, 2021

Yes, but one cannot look like a jumble of patterns, keep them constant if you have patterns in your fit. A simple shirt and pants can be paired with a fancy tie and socks pair. On a side note a visible belt adds a nice touch to any outfit.

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Tune In Tuesday

17 Songs Made by Women, for Women

Georgia Hensley, Author

March 12, 2021

A common misconception of the feminist movement is that it is one of perceived supremacy: that it puts down men in order to raise up women. Even if that were true, it would...

Spread Love, Not COVID: 5 Groovy Grooves for Valentine’s Day

February 16, 2021

5 Christmas Songs You Probably Haven’t Heard

December 22, 2020

Oldies but Goodies Playlist

February 13, 2020

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Celp

Been Up to Whitetail? How’s the Snow?

Luca Azzani, Author

February 17, 2021

This year has proven to be more snow filled than last year's winter. After Whitetail changed ownership they had all the time, since last year, to deliver an efficient new...

Kobe Steakhouse Puts Up A Show

December 22, 2020

The Restaurant with Never Ending Names

February 20, 2020

Snow Activities Galore at Bryce Ski Resort

January 24, 2020

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Cardinalfeed

Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions and How to Fulfill Them

January 15, 2021

We've all heard it a million times! 2020 is gone for good. Here comes 2021... Now it's time for change, and that means New Year's resolutions, with the end of pandemic-life...

10 Words of 2020

January 13, 2021

10 Things NOT to Do While Living In a Global Pandemic

April 1, 2020

7 Ways You Can Help to Slow the Spread of the Coronavirus

March 27, 2020

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Teacher of the Week

Teacher of the Week: Mrs. Ashton

Yimel Hernandez-Gonzalez, Author | May 11, 2021

Mrs. Ashton is a first-time teacher in SMHS. Five years ago, she used to work in Martinsburg HS but decided to take a long-needed break for her children. “It is home. It’s close to my house and my children attend BCS.” said Mrs. Ashton. Mrs. Ashton was born and raised in BCS. She attended Martinsburg high school, then graduated Shepherd University where she met her husband. She then got married,...

Teacher of the Week: Mr. Linger

Yimel Hernandez-Gonzalez, Author | April 17, 2021

Mr. Linger is a World History teacher in SMHS. He has been working at the high school for five years now. Just like many teachers who seek to help the world around them, Mr. Linger came into the SMHS faculty knowing exactly what he wanted to do and who he wanted to help. If there’s ever a spirit week or a school function activity you will always see Mr. Linger attending or participating....

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