California’s Response to Crime
October 13, 2025
Beyond bars: The power of rehabilitation
In a world where global justice systems are reevaluating their effectiveness, rehabilitation serves as a compelling beacon of hope in prisons.
School takes more than it gives
School is way too long. It needs to be shorter. The hours that students spend at school is outrageous, especially for teens.
Do we really need news anyway?
An endless slog of news clutters our entire lives, from television, to social media, to boring conversations with colleagues and peers…
Answer the question
When I’m not tired or hungry, I am a person of reason. My mind can be changed if the right evidence is presented. “Because I said so” makes my blood boil because it goes against everything I value…
Is Formula 1 becoming too boring?
Holding a 13.7-second lead over his opponent and dominating the track for most of the race, Max Verstappen once again secured a victory at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on April 21st.
2023-2024 WHS student artists
There are many talented and passionate dancers, potters, painters, actors, and other artists at Washington. Read about a few of them in this article.
Deconstructing horror
When horror is brought up in discussion, people invariably think of the heavy hitters. Games like the FNAF series, movies like Halloween, or even some entries from the recently popular analog horror subgenre like The Walten Files. Each of these are scary in their own way, but why?
How to fight back against your mental health issues
It is no secret that a lot of teens deal with mental health problems. Many find themselves lost in depression and overwhelmed with their anxieties.
Can anything be art?
What do you think of when you see a banana taped on a wall? What about a urinal in a public space? While you may be thinking that these sound just like random things, what they have in common is that they are known for being innovative pieces of contemporary art…