California’s Response to Crime
October 13, 2025
Are Benchmark Projects in Need of Change?
Designed to challenge students and prepare them for future academic and career pursuits, benchmark projects at Washington serve as cumulative assessments that push students to explore a variety of topics.
The City of Fremont Cracks Down on Homelessness
In one of the nation’s most restrictive and sweeping measures regarding unhoused people, Fremont has banned “camping” on any public property, effectively criminalizing homelessness. The ordinance passed in February with a 6-1 vote prohibits storing personal property on any public property, while limiting camping on both public and private property. With often vague and open-ended wording, the ordinance also takes a step towards criminalizing providing assistance to the unhoused.
Politics is for everyone … Yes, even teenagers
The past few months have been quite overwhelming and confusing politically speaking for teenagers across the country. The 2024 election and the recent inauguration have been surrounded by endless opinions and controversy. Social media has turned into a cacophony of misinformation, extremist views, arguments, and conspiracy theories. For these reasons and more, many people in our generation have strayed away from politics. However, we strongly believe that more high schoolers should get involved in politics.
Meet Washington’s New Librarian Mr. Swenor
The Washington High School Library finally has an official librarian, Mr. Swenor. Previously, he taught at Orchard Middle School in San Jose. “I taught social studies, and after that, I wanted to take a step up and start teaching high school and this new opportunity came up,” he said “As a history major, I love books too.”
WHS Artists showcase their talent and creativity
For many, art becomes more than just a hobby, but a means of healing, storytelling and very often a way to share their feelings.
New year, same you: The problem with your new year’s resolutions
Every January, millions of people across the world decide that this is the year they’ll get fit, start saving money, or finally start using that gratitude journal.
Trump’s Immigration Policies and its Effects on Fremont
January 20th, 2025 marked a historic day in the United States as Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President. In his inauguration speech, Trump addressed his agenda for the next term, focusing particularly on immigration.
The social media runway: How online trends shape fashion in high school
What people wear can often be an indication of who they really are. “Most of the people I have met reflect their style,” says WHS junior Preet Bhagat.