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Tag: Health

New rule to make healthier lunches for students

Animated digital artwork of student carrying a lunch tray in a cafeteria.

March 28, 2022 by Armaan Grewal

Washington has implemented a new rule to ensure school lunches are more balanced and healthier. Some students feel the rule is beneficial as is, while others believe it needs to go further by limiting unhealthy options.

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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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Playing with fire: Hidden dangers of competing

Kasey throwing baseball in stretched image

January 18, 2022 by Dylan Mabunga

Many athletes often find it difficult to deal with injuries. Some even try to ignore them and keep playing, citing their love for competition and their sport, while others would much rather avoid the risk. Either way, athletes should be aware of the consequences of ignoring injuries.

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How healthy are Washington’s school lunch options?

Bin full of the school's wrapped spicy chicken burgers.

November 7, 2021 by Dana Mirghani

It’s important to consider the nutritional value of free school lunches because of the large number of students who regularly eat them.

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The pandemic’s lasting effect on Halloween


October 29, 2021 by Mayah Biswas

With the end of 2021 and the start of the third year in a pandemic, many have been put through emotional turmoil. Now,…

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The benefits of exercise as a teen


March 15, 2021 by Aaryan Acharya

Provided by Planet Fitness. Ever since the pandemic began, most people have been less active physically, especially teens who attend online school. This…

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The two types of diabetes and how they affect athletes


January 10, 2020 by Cassandra De Guzman

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects thirty million Americans, but it goes unnoticed by many. More people are aware of Type 2,…

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Plant Based Athletes on the Rise


November 22, 2019 by Lavanya Jain

On September 16, the documentary Gamechangers debuted. It is currently the best selling documentary of all time on iTunes. The film is directed…

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Death by Lung Illness Linked to Vaping


October 18, 2019 by Amal Afsal

Health officials have confirmed that there have been a series of deaths and injuries related to an outbreak of a serious lung illness…

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