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Aysha Farooq

Aysha Farooq is currently a senior at Washington High School. She grew up in Fremont and has lived there all her life. This is her first year at The Hatchet and she’s looking forward to writing about local news, politics, and opinions. In her free time, she enjoys going out, spending time with family and friends, and finding new shows and movies to watch. In the future, she wants to go to college and major in political science on the pre-law track.

What If We Actually Looked Up Instead of Down? Why the Phone Ban is More Beneficial Than Harmful


October 7, 2025 by Aysha Farooq

With California recently joining over thirty states banning phone usage in schools, debate over whether this helps or harms students is growing. The purpose is to help students focus in school instead of scrolling through social media and texting during class time.

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