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Srihitha Pallapothula

Srihitha Pallapothula is a senior at Washington High School. She has lived in Fremont, California for most of her life. This is her second year with the Hatchet. She is co-Editor-in-Chief as well as the lead website manager. As a journalist, she is currently interested in exploring technology’s impact on human behavior, whether healing in today’s political climate is possible, and the factors that lead people to choose their political party. In Srihitha’s free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and baking. In the future, she hopes to become an author or a journalist.

Our education system isn’t enough: We want change now


May 10, 2022 by Srihitha Pallapothula

Our current education system is plagued by requirements and rules, which prevent students from exploring their passions in-depth. It’s time to implement key reforms—removing core requirements, allowing students agency over their course selection, etc.—to give students control over their learning.

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Play review: WHS PAC’s Rumors


January 26, 2022 by Srihitha Pallapothula

Rumors, WHS PAC’s latest production, has its drawbacks but the cast’s effort and performances leave long lasting impressions on viewers.

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Huskies argue over the removal of controversial plaque

Plaque

October 19, 2021 by Srihitha Pallapothula

All images provided by author. Top: image of the controversial plaque. A plaque lies hidden in an obscure corner at Washington High School….

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Unique Talents and Hobbies: Aditi Thanekar Talks Clay Toys


June 1, 2021 by Srihitha Pallapothula

Images provided by Aditi Thanekar. Aditi Thanekar, a Washington High School junior, possesses a unique talent. Thanekar specializes in making toys out of…

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Does The White Tiger movie accomplish its goal?

Balram from the White Tiger using toothpaste for the first time

April 1, 2021 by Srihitha Pallapothula

The following review contains spoilers for The White Tiger movie. After hearing positive reviews for The White Tiger, a book by Aravind Adiga…

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The deeper implications of the rise of nonprofits in Fremont


March 29, 2021 by Srihitha Pallapothula

Image provided by The Project SD. CW: Mentions of suicide. In 2020, The New Yorker published an article about the rise of nonprofits…

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Aparna‌ ‌Shewakramani‌ ‌IS‌ ‌the‌ ‌Feminist‌ ‌Movement‌

Aparna Shewakramani

March 15, 2021 by Srihitha Pallapothula

Images provided by Aparna Shewakramani and various Twitter users. One Sunday evening, Aparna Shewakramani, the antagonist of Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking, sat down to chat with…

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Thoughts on Madam Vice President

Kamala Harris

December 7, 2020 by Srihitha Pallapothula

Image provided by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images, from The Cut. CW: Mentions of sexual assault and sexual harassment. When I first heard about Kamala…

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Curry Pizza House Review: So Much More than Just Pizza


October 12, 2020 by Srihitha Pallapothula

Warm, spicy pizza. UNO cards flying across a brightly lit living room. Jokes, laughter, smiles being exchanged, joy enveloping an urban, two story house

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