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Heba Kibboua

Heba Kibboua is a senior at Washington. She grew up in Fremont, California but her roots are from Algeria and Afghanistan. This is her first year at the Hatchet. Her journalistic interests are mainly world issues, such as the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. She also has a passion for activism and equal rights. Her hobbies consist of baking and skating. An extracurricular activity she is a part of at school is being the president for ASU (Afghan Student Union). Her future plans are going to medical school to become a physician's assistant.

How Islamophobia affects the lives of Muslims in the Bay Area

Women in hijabs.

April 6, 2022 by Heba Kibboua

Islamophobia is a widespread, global issue. In the Bay Area, Muslim students tend to feel safer, though issues such as lack of understanding that Islam is a choice, not something that is forced upon people, are still prevalent.

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Seasonal holidays: Christmas


January 24, 2022 by Heba Kibboua

During Christmas time, the flavor of peppermint makes an appearance in a multitude of desserts and drinks. Staff reporter Heba Kibboua talks about one of her favorite peppermint flavored desserts: peppermint mocha cake.

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Omicron affecting students at Washington

Students walking with masks on at Washington High School.

January 23, 2022 by Heba Kibboua

Many students are afraid of getting sick because of the Omicron variant. Some argue that school should remain open with safety measures, while others fear that they aren’t safe in this risky environment. Teachers and students have differing opinions on the best options going forward.

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Restaurant review: Shalimar in Fremont


January 21, 2022 by Heba Kibboua

Shalimar, an Indian restaurant in Fremont, has a wonderful, caring staff that dishes out delicious meals and creates a memorable experience for diners.

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“Your body isn’t something to be ashamed of”: Washington students speak out about the dress code

Senior Iris Shih wearing cat ears, a low-necked black crop top with a black jacket, a plaid skirt, and transparent leggings.

November 15, 2021 by Heba Kibboua

While some students feel the dress code unfairly targets women and should be abolished, others find it helpful in maintaining a strictly academics-focused environment.

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Fremont citizens in disbelief as Taliban sweeps through Afghanistan


October 18, 2021 by Heba Kibboua

Images provided by the author. Safa Farid, the treasurer of the Afghan Student Union. On August 15, 2021, Afghans lost their country to…

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