On October 27th, the last day before a long weekend, the clock ticked down, the air was still, and the students were getting restless. It was a fifth period like any other, until the sound of a fire alarm cut through the noise like a knife through butter.
Every year, Homecoming is an event to remember, but how about this year? What changed, and what stayed the same? What made this year’s homecoming different, and how did WHS students feel about it?
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.
Most sports do not typically combine strategy, teamwork, and athleticism quite like tennis. The sport might seem easy to play, but it actually requires a high level of skill and strategic thinking in order to excel.
Spirit week at Washington High School is full of class unity and school spirit, which leads up to the homecoming game and dance.
Fast food has quite the bad reputation. Most people are aware of how addictive and detrimental fast food is to public health, due to its high amounts of cholesterol and simple sugars. These often cause a myriad of health problems: diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, to name a few.
Singer songwriter Dominic Fike’s new album, Sunburn, was released on July 7. Interesting name, right? Fike grew up in sunny Naples, Florida, which inspires many of his songs, including the ones on this album.
A popular song among high school students today is pop icon Taylor Swift’s hit, “Cruel Summer.” Amidst Swift’s catchy lyrics, some students might recognize the line, “You say that we’ll just screw it up in these trying times; we’re not trying.” Many high schoolers, though, find themselves on the opposite end of the spectrum: trying but in constant fear of screwing up.
In light of the new Costco opening in New Park Mall on November 18th, 2023, it is important to discuss the impact of Costco on students, teachers, and parents in the Washington High School community. Once a simple store with everything adults needed, Costco has found a new customer base: high schoolers.