The downfall of Vogue
Vogue, once a way to receive news of the latest fashion trends, has now succumbed to using celebrities to draw readers in, revealing fundamental truths about who we are as a society.
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Down but not out
Although no badminton players were able to succeed in their best of three rounds against Mission San Jose, the experience was valuable for the team. Both the players and the coach expressed a desire to improve their skills and repertoire to boost the school’s status in the league.
Bullying is still alive at Washington
Though many believe bullying is no longer an issue at WHS, many students have been harrassed and had food and juice thrown at them.
Teens should extend help beyond borders
Modern American high schoolers care little about events outside of their social spheres. It’s important for them to be aware and take a stand against injustice across the globe.
Washington needs a uniform
Washington High School, as well as most public schools, have a mandatory dress code, although it is rarely enforced. It could be vastly improved with a uniform as school is a place for education, not self-expression.
Prisons: Causing more harm than good
The prison system, rather than focusing on healing, harms prisoners, often inflicting them with trauma and PTSD as a result of its core structure—solitary confinement, limited time with family, etc. As such, it must be abolished.
Building a better strategy against school shootings
Many have put forth theories as to why school shootings occur and how they can be prevented but ignore the underlying issue of mental health.
Are chess titles for women beneficial?
Washington students debate the use of competitive chess titles for women, with some arguing they are key in reducing the gender disparity, while others believe they imply that women are incompetent.
WASC judges Washington
Recently, WASC came to Washington High School in order to judge whether the school meets the standard to award diplomas.