Section Launch: Humans of Washington High School

The arches in front of Washington’s original school building, c. 1923

March 9, 2022 by Aniket Panda

Humans of Washington High School aims to capture a snapshot of the many diverse individuals who make up our school.

Slide 1: Man sleeping in room. Outside the window, a green monster lurks. Caption: One day, Andy was sleeping & he dreamt. Slide 2: Andy is now awake, with his hands in his hair, and looks distressed. ‘It was just a dream!’ Slide 3: Andy is seated and drawing the same monster that appeared in his dream. ‘Or was it?’ Slide 4: A close-up shot of the green monster drawing, which rests on an easel. Slide 5: Andy sips coffee, turned away from the easel. ‘What a morning! This day could only get better!’ Behind Andy, the monster has come alive off the drawing and is creeping towards him. Green liquid drips from its mouth, falling in front of Andy. ‘Splonk.’

February 16, 2022 by Anika Garikipati

A man remains unsure of what’s real and what’s not while pondering over a surreal dream.

February 14, 2022 by Vanessa Shimizu, Conley Shen, Doris Gonzalez and Olga Vysotsky

Huskies confess their love in this special Valentine’s day feature!

The Nightmare by Divya Rajesh. This comic strip is primarily in black and white with occasional splashes of color. Slide 1: A girl with a rectangular eye patch thinks ‘Jeez…’ ‘What a weird dream’ Slide 2: Red and purple colored tentacles creep out from underneath a bed. Slide 3: Water drips from a sink. ‘Sploosh’ Slide 4: A towel on a rack and shower curtains (with the word LAK). ‘At least I hope it was a dream’ Slide 5: A black backdrop. ‘It felt so REAL’ Slide 6: A 5-eyed Lakers cheerleader being stretched apart by tentacles in a doorway. ‘What…’

February 12, 2022 by Divya Rajesh

The lines between fact and fiction blur as a girl reflects on a strange dream.

February 1, 2022 by Venya Karpelevitch, Arthur Maung, Renée Diop and Ryan Adams

For the 2021-22 school year, Washington High School welcomes new staff onto campus.

January 24, 2022 by Montana Makarova

Huskies from 1925 muse about the future, hoping that airplanes will become as common and cheap as cars and school will be taught through radios.

January 24, 2022 by Venya Karpelevitch

Chanukah commemorates the Jewish victory over the Syrian-Green empire and an ensuing miracle. Today it is celebrated with candles, a menorah, by spending time with family, and eating delicious food.

Colorful rangoli depicting two peacocks branching out from either side of a lit candle (diya).

January 24, 2022 by Nishika Datla

Diwali is a festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil through traditions such as lighting diyas and setting off fireworks.

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.

Category: Features

Section Launch: Humans of Washington High School

Comics: Boo

Valentine’s day confessions

Comics: The Nightmare

New Year, New Staff!

Blast from the past: Huskies in 1925 imagine the future

Seasonal holidays: Chanukah, חנוכה

Seasonal holidays: Diwali

Seasonal holidays: Christmas