California’s Response to Crime
October 13, 2025
How students feel after a beloved teacher retires
At the end of the first semester, senior English teacher Mr. Awwad retired. Some disliked his class for the amount of writing he assigned, and considered Awwad to be the hardest out of the ERWC teachers at Washington. Others thought he was the easiest: despite the timed writings, the assignments are only for the day, and not the week.
Is Gen Alpha growing up too fast?
In a world where screens outnumber playgrounds, Generation Alpha is embarking on a journey through uncharted waters where every challenge is a call to create a new identity and adapt to the future.
Is Godzilla: Minus One the best movie of 2023?
Nowadays, it’s much too common to see movies that have insanely large budgets, but still leave much to be desired…
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.
Why you should give up
When we’re kids we hear the same messages on repeat: “You can be anything you want to be!” “Reach for the stars!” “Never give up on your dreams!” It’s a lovely sentiment, obviously. No one wants to tell a kid that statistically they’ll probably fail and end up living a perfectly average life, after all. But should we really be filling the next generation with unrealistic fantasies until they burst from the pressure of unrealized dreams?
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.
Behind the yearbook: Crafting memories and aesthetics
Yearbook: an album that encapsulates and preserves the cherished moments of our school journey. More than a photo album, it stores important memories and events that unfolded throughout the academic year, presented with a captivating blend of photographs, writings, and designs that align with the chosen theme.
Talent, tenacity, and triumph: A look at Anugraha Chris’s artistic journey
Do you believe in fate? For Anugraha Chris, a senior at Washington and a rising singer, the answer might be yes. Chris began training as a singer at the age of six, but believes her interest in singing to have been rooted in her infancy, almost by destiny.
Classic vs. contemporary: The revival of Mean Girls
On January 12, 2024, producers Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels released a film adaptation of the musical, which has sparked intense controversy among Mean Girls fans. Is it a failed attempt to revive a movie that already had its moment, or a well-executed twist on a beloved classic?