The City of Fremont Cracks Down on Homelessness

March 22, 2025 by Atharva Sonune

In one of the nation’s most restrictive and sweeping measures regarding unhoused people, Fremont has banned “camping” on any public property, effectively criminalizing homelessness. The ordinance passed in February with a 6-1 vote prohibits storing personal property on any public property, while limiting camping on both public and private property. With often vague and open-ended wording, the ordinance also takes a step towards criminalizing providing assistance to the unhoused.

December 20, 2024 by Atharva Sonune

Washington High School’s Chemistry Club hosted its first event of the year at Tom Maloney Elementary School on Friday, December 13th. Aiming to foster growth in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, the club hosted a presentation for over 80 fifth-grade students. From eye-catching experiments like the “Traffic Light” to the more interactive slime-making station, students had the opportunity to see the concepts taught in their science classes play out in front of their eyes.

November 5, 2024 by Atharva Sonune

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.

October 1, 2024 by Atharva Sonune

On the 8th of September 2024, almost six miles of San Jose’s most important roads were shut down for the city’s tri-annual “Viva CalleSJ.” The event, which blocked road access for all automobiles and motorized vehicles, provided a safe space and retreat for almost 125,000 cyclists, skaters, and pedestrians from the bustling life of one of California’s largest cities.

May 3, 2024 by Atharva Sonune

Holding a 13.7-second lead over his opponent and dominating the track for most of the race, Max Verstappen once again secured a victory at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on April 21st.

March 25, 2024 by Atharva Sonune

Athletics are a crucial part of the high school experience, with events like the Homecoming football game usually being jam-packed. However, there is a dark underbelly to sports at Washington High School. Many students suffer from injuries that hamper their learning and athletic participation and potentially have life-long impacts.

February 12, 2024 by Danielle Unsworth, Jim Mejorada, Atharva Sonune and Sonya Garcia

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.

December 12, 2023 by Atharva Sonune

After over 95 years of being administered on paper, the final physical SAT was administered on December 2nd, 2023. It will only be given digitally starting March 2024, and it is a transition bound to be filled with road bumps.

November 2, 2023 by Atharva Sonune

In light of the new Costco opening in New Park Mall on November 18th, 2023, it is important to discuss the impact of Costco on students, teachers, and parents in the Washington High School community. Once a simple store with everything adults needed, Costco has found a new customer base: high schoolers.

Atharva Sonune

The City of Fremont Cracks Down on Homelessness

WHS Chemistry Club Captivates Tom Maloney Elementary School

Elections are here: What’s happening locally?

San Jose brakes for bikes

Is Formula 1 becoming too boring?

The impact of concussions on student life

Is Gen Alpha growing up too fast?

The SAT is going digital. But is it still relevant?

The changing face of Costco’s shoppers