February 2022 – Page 2

Comics: Boo

Slide 1: Man sleeping in room. Outside the window, a green monster lurks. Caption: One day, Andy was sleeping & he dreamt. Slide 2: Andy is now awake, with his hands in his hair, and looks distressed. ‘It was just a dream!’ Slide 3: Andy is seated and drawing the same monster that appeared in his dream. ‘Or was it?’ Slide 4: A close-up shot of the green monster drawing, which rests on an easel. Slide 5: Andy sips coffee, turned away from the easel. ‘What a morning! This day could only get better!’ Behind Andy, the monster has come alive off the drawing and is creeping towards him. Green liquid drips from its mouth, falling in front of Andy. ‘Splonk.’

February 16, 2022 by Anika Garikipati

A man remains unsure of what’s real and what’s not while pondering over a surreal dream.

Student seated in classroom with a red question mark by their head, representing their confusion at the empty teacher desk.

February 15, 2022 by Nishika Datla

Due to the quickly spreading Omicron variant, many teachers are falling sick, resulting in staff shortages that negatively impact the teachers who are filling in as well as students’ learning.

Student asleep in class with late slip on hoodie.

February 15, 2022 by Advik Kunta

New guidelines should be put into place in order to make second semester senior year more relaxing, such as allowing students to skip classes as long as they maintain a B- or higher and most assignments are complete.

Animated drawing of two students eating lunch amidst a leafy backdrop, the text 'Longer Lunches' between them.

February 15, 2022 by Dylan Mabunga

Currently, Washington lunches are too short, preventing new, longer club activities from starting as well as making it difficult for students to go off campus, do homework, and finish their meals.

Chloe Dang holding a basketball in uniform

February 15, 2022 by Trinidad Hellman

Chloe Dang, a Washington senior, is an incredibly successful athlete, having played both tennis, track and field, and basketball, all while supporting her teammates and being a leader on and off the court.