Avistrum Headmaster Missing
DENVER, Colo. – For the first time in his six years as head of Avistrum Academy of Sorcery, Headmaster Clark Dowling completely failed to show up for term. Professors at the school have been very tight-lipped regarding his whereabouts – Deputy Headmistress Sachiko Kobiyashi will only acknowledge that he is away on important business. Fellow [...]
PRETEND Act Overturned
SALEM, Mass. – Election-year politics always make strange bedfellows, but perhaps none stranger than the coalition of groups which finally managed to force the repeal of the PRETEND Act Thursday afternoon. Senators and representatives from the far-left wing of the Progressive Wizards’ Party brokered a deal with the far-right of the Grand Old Mages’ Party [...]
Dowling Signs Another Illegal Peace Treaty
DENVER, Colo. – In a move sure to raise the ire of many in Salem, Headmaster Clark Dowling of Avistrum Academy of Sorcery signed a non-aggression pact with Major General Vam’pyr, ambassador from the Klingon homeworld of Qo’noS. The agreement states that the Klingon Empire will not enter into battle against the Academy and vice-versa. [...]
Timmernak Boys School Destroyed
NOVA SCOTIA – In a sketchy press release from the Ministry of Magic in Halifax, officials are reporting that the famed Timmernak Wizarding Academy for Boys has been destroyed after months of continuous attacks. “We are fortunate that casualties have been low, thanks to an early evacuation of most students and faculty from the school,” [...]
Peace Treaty Signed
DENVER, Colo. – In shocking news late yesterday, it was revealed that Avistrum Academy of Sorcery has signed a non-aggression pact with the evil Galactic Empire. A confidential source from within the Academy’s staff informed this reporter that Headmaster Clark Dowling signed the document in a secret ceremony with Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the [...]
Italian Quidditch Champion New Avistrum Coach
DENVER, Colo. – Retiring Three-Time Euro Cup Champion Vittoria d’Medici has signed on as the new Avistrum Quidditch Coach. She replaces Kraven Bloodthorne, who had assumed the position while also Professor of Divination, following the surprising resignation of longtime coach Cleonthe Butterbur. Ms. d’Medici brings a wealth of experience and talent to a school that [...]
Op-Ed: Avistrum’s Education is Not Making the Grave
Estel Leeds returned to school on Friday May 19th, 2006 to begin her second year at Avistrum Academy of Sorcery. Usually that would not merit any mention in the Morning Oracle. However, this is a special case, as she is returning to school after a very long hiatus. This should be cause for celebration, shouldn’t [...]
Council of Wise Appoints Greywolf
SALEM, Mass. – In a shocking vote early Friday evening, the Council of the Wise appointed its most senior member as the new Secretary of Magic, replacing the assassinated Filbert Falstaff. The balloting took several hours, lasting from the mid-morning until well into the afternoon. Despite his seniority on the Council and his reputation as [...]
New Faculty and Staff Appointments at Avistrum Academy
DENVER, Colo. – Avistrum Academy of Sorcery officials released their pre-term list of faculty and staff appointments and changes yesterday, prior to the start of their 309th year of magical education.