Celebrating Diversity at WHS
The multicultural assembly recently occurred during school on April 10th, 2025, featuring many cultural clubs from Washington High School. At this showcase, students get to display routines that they have been working on since the beginning of the year.
Beyond the Screen: Rediscovering Life Through Nature
From the colors of a sunset to the sounds of leaves rustling in the wind, nature can serve as a peaceful escape full of beauty and wonder. It offers us a moment to stray from the buzzing of our screens and appreciate the simple things around us.
Glass Skin Obsession: Pricey and Problematic
In the era of 10-step skincare routines, influencer “get ready with me” videos, and teengers using retinols, skincare has become more than a wellness habit—it’s now a consumer obsession. But, behind the skin glow lies a deeper issue: the environmental, psychological, and ethical consequences of over consuming skincare products.
Negotiations Between FUDTA and FUSD Continue
The school board and FUDTA, the teachers’ union, have spent months negotiating a new contract, but currently, negotiations are at an impasse. Recently, 93% of the FUDTA membership voted to authorize a strike, which cannot legally start until the results of the fact-finding meeting are officially released, which happened on April 16th.
DOGE Backlash Drives Tesla Protests
The Bay Area, home to one of the first Tesla factories, is in the center of a growing wave of political unrest. With the introduction of the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) under President Trump’s second term, new players have entered the spotlight—namely Elon Musk.
The Pressure to Have it All Figured Out
Many high school students often have a concern lingering at the back of their mind: “What am I supposed to do?” or “What is my purpose?”
NFL Prospect Death Opens Up Questions on the Pressures Faced by Student Athletes
The football world is in shock with the recent death of LSU Receiver Kyren Lacy. Lacy, 24, was projected to be a future NFL prospect. Lacy sadly died to suicide on April 12. This leaves many questions about the pressures that come with being a student athlete, juggling work with extracurricular activities, or even being a professional athlete in the big leagues.
So, do you know what you’ll be yet?
It’s a harrowing question, and I’m guessing you all have heard it once or twice, in some variation at least.
“What do you want to do when you grow up?”
Spring Sports Athlete Spotlight
We interviewed our amazing husky athletes in spring sports such as baseball, lacrosse, and track to highlight their hard work and talent.