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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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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

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January 13, 2022 by Shaunak Roy

English classes, specifically strict grammar rules, hinder students from developing their own creative voices and writing styles. Instead they force them to conform to ridiculous, unhelpful standards.

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Washington High School unexpectedly goes dark

WHS students working in a blackout.

January 13, 2022 by Conley Shen

Many students are concerned about the lack of plans in case of a power outage at school.

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Critical race theory’s impact on Fremont schools

Glenn Youngkin

January 13, 2022 by Trinidad Hellman

Parents of students, along with political parties, debate whether “Critical Race Theory” should be taught in our schools.

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Fremont City Council considers implementing Universal Basic Income

UBI graphic

January 13, 2022 by Xavier Walker

Universal Basic Income plan creates a minimum income floor which will help low income families financially.

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New core novels aim to diversify curriculum

Core novel nominees

January 13, 2022 by Nishika Datla

District wide effort led by the Core Literature Adoption Committee to introduce new concepts to classes.

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Fremont targets Buddhist temple for removal

temple

January 10, 2022 by Vanessa Shimizu

MiaoLan Lee filed a lawsuit against the city due to discrimination while the city cites architectural weaknesses as the basis of the destruction of the building.

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Washington should go back to distance learning

Person sitting in living room on a computer, engaging in distance learning.

January 9, 2022 by Armaan Grewal

With Covid cases rising around the Bay Area, it is important to prioritize students’ safety. However, California has created many barriers to shifting back to distance learning. Even with in-person learning, there are strategies, such as strictly enforcing masks, that Washington can employ to protect students.

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“Your body isn’t something to be ashamed of”: Washington students speak out about the dress code

Senior Iris Shih wearing cat ears, a low-necked black crop top with a black jacket, a plaid skirt, and transparent leggings.

November 15, 2021 by Heba Kibboua

While some students feel the dress code unfairly targets women and should be abolished, others find it helpful in maintaining a strictly academics-focused environment.

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Huskies respond to the debate over transgender athletes

Athletes running against the backdrop of the transgender pride flag.

November 15, 2021 by Trinidad Hellman

The debate over transgender athletes’ participation in sports continues. While some believe testosterone and other such hormones don’t affect athletes’ performances much, others believe it’s unfair for biological males to compete in women’s sports.

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