Elections are here: What’s happening locally?
November 5, 2024
DECA’s SCDC: The qualifying conference
From March 6th through 10th, Washington High School DECA attended their twelfth annual State Career Development Conference (SCDC) in Anaheim. 2,400 members of DECA from all of California’s three main regions (Southern California, Northern California, and Silicon Valley) competed in two main events: Roleplays and Writtens. Earlier in the year, members attended NorCalCDC, the district conference, where they had the opportunity to compete in their events for the first time. However, what differentiates SCDC from other conferences is the importance it holds in progressing to the international level.
Should AI be allowed for educational use?
Schools have had and will continue to have students use Artificial Intelligence in order to complete assignments more quickly. However, learning comes at the cost of using AI.
2024 student elections
It’s campaign week! Read more about all our amazing candidates for ASB and class officers.
New year, same tricks: How resolutions hurt you
Are resolutions flawed and actually damaging to our mental health, or do they facilitate growth?
In search of a better life
We live our whole life having to make difficult decisions, many that are life changing. When immigrants make the decision to leave their home country in search of a better life, they’re also making the decision of leaving behind their property, loved ones, and sadly, the possibility of returning to their homeland.
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.