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Changing the Tune
November 18, 2025
California’s Response to Crime
October 13, 2025
WHS Debates Tech Policy in Classrooms
October 13, 2025

Image: Generated by AI This school year, a new policy banning phones during class time has stirred up strong opinions amongst the students…

Despite educators’ calls for change, class sizes remain ridiculous
October 9, 2025
HOW FREMONT UNIFIED IS SHIELDING IMMIGRANT STUDENTS AGAINST DEPORTATION FEARS 
October 9, 2025

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Spring Sports Athlete Spotlight
April 17, 2025
2024-2025 Artist Spotlight
March 26, 2025
2024 Wrapped
February 14, 2025
Husky Holiday Traditions
December 13, 2024
Huskies embrace the magic of Halloween
October 29, 2024
New year, new staff!
September 30, 2024

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Beyond the Transcript
October 9, 2025
The Most Radical Thing You Can Do Is Visit the Public Library 
October 9, 2025
Who Needs Prep Time When You Have AI?
October 9, 2025

It is no secret that AI is being used by students everywhere to complete all manner of tasks and homework assignments. But students are no longer the only people in school using artificial intelligence to make their lives easier.

Why do we get the spooky sundays and how we overcome it
October 9, 2025
What If We Actually Looked Up Instead of Down? Why the Phone Ban is More Beneficial Than Harmful
October 7, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

The Summer I Turned Pretty: Team Jeremiah or Team Conrad?
October 14, 2025
Flocking to flavor: Hot chicken craze takes over off-campus lunch 
October 9, 2025
All-New Batman Comic With a Unique Twist
October 9, 2025
Laufey’s “A Matter of Time” captures fans’ hearts
October 9, 2025
Celebrating Diversity at WHS
May 1, 2025
Cookie Clash: Ranking the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
March 26, 2025

Sports and Health

On and Off the Court: Lessons from Girls’ Tennis
October 9, 2025
Beyond the Net – The Community of Girls Volleyball
October 9, 2025
A Deeper Dive Into High School Sports Injuries
October 9, 2025

As high school students, many of us know someone who’s been injured, and many of those injuries come from playing sports. Whether you’re the star player on your team or a benchwarmer, injuries can happen to anyone at any time.

Huskies on the Rise: Washington Football’s Road to Redemption
October 7, 2025
Beyond the Screen: Rediscovering Life Through Nature
April 29, 2025

Latest Posts

Biden’s voting rights push: Do you know your voting rights?

Brown sign that says 'CLASSROOM' on the top, 'E-221' at the bottom left, and has two 'I Voted' stickers.

February 23, 2022 by Jayla Farrington

Recently, President Biden unsuccessfully pushed to change a filibuster law regarding voting. As such, it’s crucial for Californians to understand their current rights.

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Why do we love so many different genres of music?

Silk Sonic.

February 23, 2022 by Renée Diop

There are hundreds of genres of music, from country to K-pop. Why do these categories exist, and which are Washington’s favorites?

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Is P.E. beneficial to students?

WHS students playing soccer.

February 22, 2022 by Xavier Walker

WHS students have conflicting opinions on P.E. While some truly enjoy the exercise, others feel it’s a waste of time.

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Instagram pages violating student privacy

@whs.sleepz Instagram page.

February 22, 2022 by Harini Sivakumar

Student-run Instagram pages, from “Bad Parking” to “Bathroom Feet”, have sparked controversy amongst Huskies, though most feel that they are a serious breach of privacy.

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Wilhelm Scholz: WHS’s musical talent

Wilhelm Scholz

February 22, 2022 by Venya Karpelevitch

Wilhelm Scholz is a talented musical artist who creates jazz and lo-fi music!

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Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics boycott

Animated Olympic skier on snow in backdrop of snowy mountains and a red map of China in the upper right corner.

February 16, 2022 by Arthur Maung

Due to the human rights abuses occurring in China, some countries, such as the U.S., have planned to diplomatically boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, raising questions about politics’ involvement in sports and whether boycotting in sports can make a larger impact.

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Food for thought: Is chocolate candy?

Assortment of Halloween chocolates and candies.

February 16, 2022 by Aleesha Sachanandani

The endless debate over the true categorization of chocolates is finally settled.

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Comics: Boo

Slide 1: Man sleeping in room. Outside the window, a green monster lurks. Caption: One day, Andy was sleeping & he dreamt. Slide 2: Andy is now awake, with his hands in his hair, and looks distressed. ‘It was just a dream!’ Slide 3: Andy is seated and drawing the same monster that appeared in his dream. ‘Or was it?’ Slide 4: A close-up shot of the green monster drawing, which rests on an easel. Slide 5: Andy sips coffee, turned away from the easel. ‘What a morning! This day could only get better!’ Behind Andy, the monster has come alive off the drawing and is creeping towards him. Green liquid drips from its mouth, falling in front of Andy. ‘Splonk.’

February 16, 2022 by Anika Garikipati

A man remains unsure of what’s real and what’s not while pondering over a surreal dream.

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Staff shortages in schools

Student seated in classroom with a red question mark by their head, representing their confusion at the empty teacher desk.

February 15, 2022 by Nishika Datla

Due to the quickly spreading Omicron variant, many teachers are falling sick, resulting in staff shortages that negatively impact the teachers who are filling in as well as students’ learning.

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