Category: News
Multiple break-ins reported at Washington
Break-ins have been reported in multiple classrooms around the campus of Washington High School this school year. These incidents spanned from September to as recent as November. As of now, we do not know who or for what reason people have broken into the classrooms.
Elections are here: What’s happening locally?
This year, countless local campaigns are playing out in Fremont and the wider Bay Area, with a Fremont Unified School District Board of Education seat being up for grabs, a hotly-contested mayoral race, city council campaigns, state assembly races, and a California Senate seat vacant.
Teachers’ union and school board in conflict over FUSD budget
The teachers and staff members of the FUSD are facing a major problem. This spring, their contract expired, and they are currently working without one. What this means for them is that as prices rise, their wages are stuck at the same level they were in the spring. To this end, FUDTA (Fremont Unified District Teachers’ Association) is bargaining with the district to give staff members and educators a new contract for the next three years.
Retail thefts spark debate among shoppers and WHS students
In a growing effort to combat retail theft, Bay Area stores like Target, Walmart, and Home Depot are now locking up basic items such as socks, underwear, and even toiletries
A referendum on crime in the Bay Area: Proposition 36 and the recall of Pamela Price
On Election Day, Alameda County’s justice system faces a pivotal moment: California voters will vote on Proposition 36, which allows for felony charges
Phones vs. students: A law fighting against the phone epidemic
In 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom initiated the first part of a major new policy regulating the presence of cell phones at schools in California.
Student’s opinions on the 2024 election
Politics has always sparked lengthy discussions, debates, and even long-standing disputes. But how can anyone decide where they stand without knowing what’s happening? That’s why, for the 2024-2025 school year, I’ll be serving as your political columnist for the Hatchet. I’ll keep you informed on both local and national political events, so you’re always up to date with what’s going on in the world.