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.
October is known for a variety of events, such as Halloween, and for Washington High School, Spirit Week and Homecoming. However, most people are unaware that October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
As the popularity of AI rises, concerns about the ethics of using this technology have been raised, especially in the world of art.
Last year the intercoms at FUSD schools fell victim to a clever hacker who managed to infiltrate the school’s security measures and play ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ by Rick Astley over the PA system. The incident raised questions about the school’s cybersecurity measures.
With ticket prices rising due to inflation, it’s become increasingly difficult for the average movie-goer to be able to afford frequent trips to the theater. However, cost is not the only reason people aren’t going out to theaters as much as before…
The game of chess is a sport which requires will, memorization, focus, motivation, and creative thinking skills.
This year the Washington staff voted to move to a block schedule. Block schedule is a modified schedule where on one day it’s all odd class and another day all even. It is intended to create a deeper engagement between students and teachers. This, however, can come with many different effects on the students.
Athlete of the Month: Washington junior Luke Arias is our varsity water polo goalie. He’s a dependable and loud voice on the team that any new and returning players can rely on during the game.