Yearbook: an album that encapsulates and preserves the cherished moments of our school journey. More than a photo album, it stores important memories and events that unfolded throughout the academic year, presented with a captivating blend of photographs, writings, and designs that align with the chosen theme.
Do you believe in fate? For Anugraha Chris, a senior at Washington and a rising singer, the answer might be yes. Chris began training as a singer at the age of six, but believes her interest in singing to have been rooted in her infancy, almost by destiny.
On January 12, 2024, producers Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels released a film adaptation of the musical, which has sparked intense controversy among Mean Girls fans. Is it a failed attempt to revive a movie that already had its moment, or a well-executed twist on a beloved classic?
Since the release of the first Percy Jackson and the Olympians book in 2005, the series has taken the world by storm in a way that would make even the “Stormbringer,” Poseidon, proud.
You may have heard about the recent epidemic of 10 year olds storming Sephoras, ruining products and being rude to employees. Or maybe you have seen little kids addicted to their ipads, with their eyes glued to the screen. Regardless, Generation Alpha has drawn a lot of attention for displaying outrageous behavior. While many are quick to bash the children, it’s also imperative to understand what made Gen Alpha the way they are.
I don’t like blue cheese. I can’t get over the smell. I physically can’t do it. But every time blue cheese is placed on a charcuterie board or tossed into a salad I order, I force myself to eat it and pretend to like it. I am determined to someday be a person who likes blue cheese. Why? Because adults are supposed to like blue cheese. And I want to be treated with respect, like an adult.
When I was thinking of getting a pet bird, a pigeon was not the first thing I thought of. In fact, like most people, I wanted to get a pet parrot. But after some research, I quickly realised that for most people, having a pet parrot is just too much work.
“From the River to the Sea” and “Down with Starbucks,” is what a lot of us are hearing right now, both around school or online. Palestine vs Israel is mentioned constantly, on the streets and in everyone’s instagram feed. One particular topic that is more relevant to students is boycotting brands that allegedly support Israel. The question that always follows is, do boycotts actually work?
Lunar New Year is the celebration of erasing the bad and the old and welcoming the new and the good. This year, Lunar New Year falls on February 10 and during this time people practice many different traditions such as participating in the lantern festival and eating lucky foods.