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.
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.
Monosodium glutamate, better known as MSG, is a flavor enhancer used in cuisines all around the globe, giving an umami flavor to food.
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.
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.
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.
Fast food has quite the bad reputation. Most people are aware of how addictive and detrimental fast food is to public health, due to its high amounts of cholesterol and simple sugars. These often cause a myriad of health problems: diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, to name a few.
A popular song among high school students today is pop icon Taylor Swift’s hit, “Cruel Summer.” Amidst Swift’s catchy lyrics, some students might recognize the line, “You say that we’ll just screw it up in these trying times; we’re not trying.” Many high schoolers, though, find themselves on the opposite end of the spectrum: trying but in constant fear of screwing up.
The game of chess is a sport which requires will, memorization, focus, motivation, and creative thinking skills.