Elections are here: What’s happening locally?
November 5, 2024
Elections are here: What’s happening locally?
This year, countless local campaigns are playing out in Fremont and the wider Bay Area, with a Fremont Unified School District Board of Education seat being up for grabs, a hotly-contested mayoral race, city council campaigns, state assembly races, and a California Senate seat vacant.
Teachers’ union and school board in conflict over FUSD budget
The teachers and staff members of the FUSD are facing a major problem. This spring, their contract expired, and they are currently working without one. What this means for them is that as prices rise, their wages are stuck at the same level they were in the spring. To this end, FUDTA (Fremont Unified District Teachers’ Association) is bargaining with the district to give staff members and educators a new contract for the next three years.
Huskies embrace the magic of Halloween
There are a vast number of reasons to love Halloween: the dressing up in cool costumes, the delicious candy, the scary movies, and more. We interviewed some Halloween-lovers in the WHS community to see why they love the holiday and how they plan to celebrate this year.
Are the Menendez brothers really monsters?
On August 20, 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez shot their parents José and Kitty to death. These brothers, Lyle being the oldest and Erik being the youngest, grew up in a wealthy family in Beverly Hills, California, but even though money was not a problem in their lives, the brothers claimed that their parents were abusive.
Are concerts doomed?
in a post-COVID world, a lot of these artists are touring again and are trying to get back on the road, so there’s a lot of competition right now for touring and getting venues.” This positive change allows younger fans to have the opportunity to experience true concert life. However, with high ticket prices and poor concert etiquette discouraging both fans and performers, this exciting opportunity to see your favorite artists perform live might not last.
Love retro? Buy a CRT
In this day and age, we already have OLED TVs that are leagues better than ancient CRTs, with higher resolutions and those deep blacks. OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) are the newest advancement in display technology and are packed with many features, namely black frame insertion and a high refresh rate of 120hz, meaning they have low input lag and native 4K resolution. Its “real” blacks cannot be achieved on LCD (Liquid Crystal Displays) TVs since they use backlights and darker colors lose their detail…
The rise of blue collar jobs: A path for WHS students
In today’s economy, the demand for blue collar jobs is on the rise. This has created job opportunities for people who enjoy doing manual labor rather than spending their day at a desk. Blue collar jobs require a certain set of skills but typically don’t require a college degree and often offer high paying salaries and financial stability.
Trending Halloween costumes in 2024: A blend of animals and pop culture
As Halloween approaches, teens across the country are gearing up for the festivities, and this year, the costume trends are taking an interesting turn.
Retail thefts spark debate among shoppers and WHS students
In a growing effort to combat retail theft, Bay Area stores like Target, Walmart, and Home Depot are now locking up basic items such as socks, underwear, and even toiletries