Changing the Tune
November 18, 2025
Seasonal holidays: Chanukah, חנוכה
Chanukah commemorates the Jewish victory over the Syrian-Green empire and an ensuing miracle. Today it is celebrated with candles, a menorah, by spending time with family, and eating delicious food.
Seasonal holidays: Diwali
Diwali is a festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil through traditions such as lighting diyas and setting off fireworks.
Seasonal holidays: Christmas
During Christmas time, the flavor of peppermint makes an appearance in a multitude of desserts and drinks. Staff reporter Heba Kibboua talks about one of her favorite peppermint flavored desserts: peppermint mocha cake.
Seasonal holidays: Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a holiday that celebrates African American culture with candles representing different themes.
Seasonal holidays: New Year’s
From banning procrastination to working on organization skills, Huskies share their New Year’s resolutions.
Omicron affecting students at Washington
Many students are afraid of getting sick because of the Omicron variant. Some argue that school should remain open with safety measures, while others fear that they aren’t safe in this risky environment. Teachers and students have differing opinions on the best options going forward.
Restaurant review: Shalimar in Fremont
Shalimar, an Indian restaurant in Fremont, has a wonderful, caring staff that dishes out delicious meals and creates a memorable experience for diners.
Artist spotlight: The creativity of Inah Yi
Washington student Inah Yi is a talented digital artist who uses the craft to express herself and destress.
Is the metaverse the future of entertainment?
Meta announced that it would be pursuing the goal of creating a metaverse, which the company claims will be the future of entertainment. Though it seems promising on the surface, there are many reasons, such as the inability to have genuine human interactions, for why it could fail.