In depth with ALAS at WHS
March 25, 2024
2023-2024 WHS student artists
There are many talented and passionate dancers, potters, painters, actors, and other artists at Washington. Read about a few of them in this article.
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?
How to fight back against your mental health issues
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.
Can anything be art?
What do you think of when you see a banana taped on a wall? What about a urinal in a public space? While you may be thinking that these sound just like random things, what they have in common is that they are known for being innovative pieces of contemporary art…
Niche or nothing
In ecology, a niche is all of the biotic and abiotic factors an organism needs to exist. But I’m not a scientist. I’m the farthest thing from it. I can barely spell the word without spell check. So for credibility reasons, I will not be exploring the makeup of our pale blue dot and the intertwining factors that keep the plants and animals on it alive. But I am a human and I do exist in a society, so my understanding of the sociological definition of niche is a little bit more comprehensive. And I happen to have found my social niche.
Kanye West and his impact on the world
Good or bad, everyone has something to say about dear old Kanye. Musical genius or crazed racist? Can Kanye be defined? Featuring takes from Mr. Bermudez and Mr. Perry, jump in as we open this can of worms and try answering this burning question.
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.
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.
