LOOK. Cloudy skies over the Seattle skyline. Learn how little sun and cold weather affects people’s feelings. Photo courtesy of Stella Wahanik. With the weather changing and the daylight hours getting shorter, many people may be experiencing a form of depression commonly known as seasonal depression or the winter blues. Medically known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a fitting acronym, it’s estimated that up to 10% of people living in North America experience SAD, with

This fall, two different VHS cheer coaches quit, which temporarily left the team coachless and distraught. Without leadership, the team wasn’t allowed to practice after school or perform at football games. For the senior cheerleaders, this was a devastating setback because it’s their last season to participate in the sport they love. At the start of the season, their first coach went on a three week trip and resigned soon after returning. The cheer squad then got a new coach

The bell rings at 8:00 AM sharp. Students flood the halls and rush to class in a hurry to arrive on time. The beginning of school has...

STOP. Vice Principal, Sabrina Kovacs poses destroying her most recently confiscated vape. Vaping and Zyns are becoming increasingly...

DECORATE. The completed cookies fully decorated and on the cooling rack. The cookies look very professional and appetizing once completed. Photo courtesy of Ava Coombs. Have you been on the hunt for a nice cozy fall bake? Because I certainly have. I am ready for fall and everything that comes with it, especially the food. I began searching for a baked good that intrigued me and was successful on the Pioneer Woman’s website, which I’ve used for bakes in the past. A recipe for

This article was co-written by Cece Guenther, Carter Harmon, and Lana Antonelis. TYPE. Freshman Carter Harmon and Lana Antonelis sit in...

EXPERIMENT. Students in science teacher Christopher Stone's class. Stone's class uses OpenSciEd. Photo by Cassius Requa. 2026 will be...

DRAW. Student Ben Osborne working hard on his art project for AP art. One of many art electives available at VHS. Photo courtesy of Lucas Cusanelli. Electives are often an enjoyable break of someone's day to do what they’re interested in and learn more about it. Without electives, students wouldn't be able to pursue what they have fun doing. Sometimes, students can even discover a new interest of theirs by doing an elective they wouldn’t have normally chosen. In more recent

Plan! Principal John Erickson standing in front of both semester schedules of classes. Photo courtesy of Finnegan Bolz, Reporter. As...

Moving! Running Start graduate, Mackenzie Guadagno enters her dorm in the midst of college life after earning years of dual credit. As...

HIGHLIGHTS. The 2025 Seniors line up to take a photo for senior sunrise. As graduation approaches, seniors reflect on memories, big and...

TYPE. A school issued chromebook sits next to a student's personal laptop. A new policy has been implemented at VHS regarding the usage...

ACT. Environmental activism has become a forefront across the globe. The VHS community tackles how to handle environmental issues in a...

GARDEN. This photo shows that a bunch of daisies are growing, this means spring is finally here! There are so many more things to do now...

Co-written by Sienna Magdasy. ACHIEVE. Deb sits at her office desk waiting for students to arrive. Deb has had an influential impact on...

STYLE! Junior Nolan Castro wearing a classic vintage outfit, showing proportions and a clean aesthetic. These small details are pivotal...

Co-written by Isaac Newcomb As VHS students spring into their second semester, and thoughts of graduation enter seniors’ minds, the...

DANCE. Dancers practice a dynamic move for an upcoming show. VCA provides classes for anyone who wants to learn dance, and has provided...

SEARCH. Senior Besa Hruska looks at Washington State University’s website. Second semester has started and seniors are thinking about...

FUNDRAISE. Junior Sam Bosanko blows bubbles during Japan Club’s strawberry festival fundraiser. Some clubs feel their fundraisers are...