Animals are a huge part of the lives of students and staff here at Washington High School. Whether it is their fluffy hair or their smooth scales, having a pet can provide comfort and companionship, especially during stressful times like exams or while trying to maintain a social life.
To many, the new year brings new opportunities to try to improve themselves. Some choose to start the year by learning new things, like cooking or painting. Others set goals, like reading a certain number of books or going to the gym.
It is no secret that a lot of teens deal with mental health problems. Many find themselves lost in depression and overwhelmed with their anxieties.
Image from Google. Pets can play a major role for people who struggle with mental illness. Having a pet can benefit a person’s…
Many have put forth theories as to why school shootings occur and how they can be prevented but ignore the underlying issue of mental health.
Washington senior Francisco Prado takes pleasure in art because it allows him to do something for himself and his mental health.
Image provided by Google. Teenagers nowadays listen to music all the time. People always ask them “why do you listen to a lot…
Art by Sandra Than. The recent pandemic and the constant stress of school can be overbearing for some students. Help can come from…
Image provided by The Project SD. CW: Mentions of suicide. In 2020, The New Yorker published an article about the rise of nonprofits…