Deconstructing horror


When horror is brought up in discussion, people invariably think of the heavy hitters. Games like the FNAF series, movies like Halloween, or even some entries from the recently popular analog horror subgenre like The Walten Files. Each of these are scary in their own way, but why?

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Why Tekken 8 should be the next game you play


We’re only a few months into 2024, and there’s already a multitude of great games to choose from. Some popular titles include Helldivers 2, and Persona 3: Reload. But only one game stands out, and that would be Bandai Namco’s Tekken 8. This is going to be a review of Tekken 8 as well as an introduction to the series for those who are unfamiliar.

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The Last Laugh: The Decline of Sitcoms in Modern Entertainment


In the wide variety of shows that modern entertainment provides, sitcoms like “Friends,” “Modern Family,” and “The Office” are becoming forgotten, with laughter fading into the echoes of memory. Due to the recent rise of digital media, sitcoms are struggling to maintain relevance in today’s society. With the use of streaming platforms rising and attention spans shrinking, the decline of sitcoms marks the end of an era. 

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Why Play Sports? A Personal Reflection


Sports are big on campus here at Washington. There are so many options to choose from when trying out for a sport. But why do people really join sports? Is it because they have a true love for the sport? Or because they want scholarships? Or is it peer pressure from family or friends? Or maybe because they simply want something to do.

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Husky Cheer Team’s Start of a New Era


2023 marks the first year that the Cheerleading team of Washington High School competes in competition under the current coach. The competition team consists of all of Varsity and three JV members. The first competition that marked the start of comp season was the USA Northern California Regional on November 4, 2023 and it took place at Oak Ridge High School in El Dorado Hills. The competition team has been working on their routine since the beginning of practice, which started in the beginning of summer 2023.

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Self diagnosed with ignorance 


With so much information being readily available at a moment’s notice, it’s not surprising that everyone thinks they’ve got a degree in psychology. More and more frequently people have taken it upon themselves to diagnose themselves with all sorts of disorders based on a handful of symptoms, but as any psychology student will tell you, correlation does not equal causation.

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