New year, same tricks: How resolutions hurt you
Are resolutions flawed and actually damaging to our mental health, or do they facilitate growth?
Category: Sports & Health
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Fernando Mendoza: Soccer sensation at Washington High School
Washington Junior Fernando Mendoza is one of the MVPs, and mentors, of our soccer team. Fernando is also a role model for the other players on the team, and people in school in general often look up to him for advice.
Coaching in the technology age: The impact of wearables
From making waves in fashion to promoting a healthier lifestyle, wearable technology has undoubtedly revolutionized sports and exercise.
Why Play Sports? A Personal Reflection
Sports are big on campus here at Washington. There are so many options to choose from when trying out for a sport. But why do people really join sports? Is it because they have a true love for the sport? Or because they want scholarships? Or is it peer pressure from family or friends? Or maybe because they simply want something to do.
Husky Cheer Team’s Start of a New Era
2023 marks the first year that the Cheerleading team of Washington High School competes in competition under the current coach. The competition team consists of all of Varsity and three JV members. The first competition that marked the start of comp season was the USA Northern California Regional on November 4, 2023 and it took place at Oak Ridge High School in El Dorado Hills. The competition team has been working on their routine since the beginning of practice, which started in the beginning of summer 2023.
MSG: Devastating or delicious?
Monosodium glutamate, better known as MSG, is a flavor enhancer used in cuisines all around the globe, giving an umami flavor to food.
A healthy, Merry Christmas!
Tis the season to be jolly, but it’s also a season full of junk food. As the holiday season approaches, filled with sparkling lights and beautiful aromas, many overindulge on junk food, which disrupts their dieting routine.
Self diagnosed with ignorance
With so much information being readily available at a moment’s notice, it’s not surprising that everyone thinks they’ve got a degree in psychology. More and more frequently people have taken it upon themselves to diagnose themselves with all sorts of disorders based on a handful of symptoms, but as any psychology student will tell you, correlation does not equal causation.
Washington High School tennis: Where legends are made
Most sports do not typically combine strategy, teamwork, and athleticism quite like tennis. The sport might seem easy to play, but it actually requires a high level of skill and strategic thinking in order to excel.