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Month: February 2024
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New year, same tricks: How resolutions hurt you
Are resolutions flawed and actually damaging to our mental health, or do they facilitate growth?
In search of a better life
We live our whole life having to make difficult decisions, many that are life changing. When immigrants make the decision to leave their home country in search of a better life, they’re also making the decision of leaving behind their property, loved ones, and sadly, the possibility of returning to their homeland.
How students feel after a beloved teacher retires
At the end of the first semester, senior English teacher Mr. Awwad retired. Some disliked his class for the amount of writing he assigned, and considered Awwad to be the hardest out of the ERWC teachers at Washington. Others thought he was the easiest: despite the timed writings, the assignments are only for the day, and not the week.
Is Gen Alpha growing up too fast?
In a world where screens outnumber playgrounds, Generation Alpha is embarking on a journey through uncharted waters where every challenge is a call to create a new identity and adapt to the future.
Is Godzilla: Minus One the best movie of 2023?
Nowadays, it’s much too common to see movies that have insanely large budgets, but still leave much to be desired…
Fernando Mendoza: Soccer sensation at Washington High School
Washington Junior Fernando Mendoza is one of the MVPs, and mentors, of our soccer team. Fernando is also a role model for the other players on the team, and people in school in general often look up to him for advice.
Why you should give up
When we’re kids we hear the same messages on repeat: “You can be anything you want to be!” “Reach for the stars!” “Never give up on your dreams!” It’s a lovely sentiment, obviously. No one wants to tell a kid that statistically they’ll probably fail and end up living a perfectly average life, after all. But should we really be filling the next generation with unrealistic fantasies until they burst from the pressure of unrealized dreams?
Coaching in the technology age: The impact of wearables
From making waves in fashion to promoting a healthier lifestyle, wearable technology has undoubtedly revolutionized sports and exercise.