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Demystifying the Midterms

This article was co-written with Willa O'Reilley and Emma Shampain Students gathered earlier this year, walking out protesting ICE. Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Shepherd, Vashon Beachcomber By many measures, the world is a turbulent place right now. In politics, voting, and civic engagement, young people are often written off as apathetic and disinterested. Students would beg to differ. From ICE to budget cuts, VHS students have big opinions on what policy should look like

Hannah Hillis

Oct 306 min read

A sign on a VHS wall warning students to not take their phones out during shool hours.

New Controversial Phone Policy is Launched: What Students and Staff Think of It

VHS Football Team Celebrates After Ending Their Three Year Losing Streak

VHS students work on Chromebooks. Chromebooks are used frequently in nearly all classes at VHS. Photo by Cassius Requa.

COVID Lockdown is Over. Why Are We Still Teaching Like It's Prime Pandemic?

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