LOCAL
Vashon Nature Center provides opportunity for students to get outside
By Ashley Rice, Reporter There are many jobs for students on the island, and the Vashon Nature Center or VNC is one of them...Read More
Vashon Audubon focuses in on climate change
By Emily Harrington, Reporter The Vashon-Maury Island Audubon Society is a non-profit, all volunteer organization that works to learn about and preserve birds...Read More
NEWS
Challenging censorship one book at a time
By Sutton Archambault, Reporter Throughout the world, many books are considered inappropriate for a teen audience, whether they have...Read More
Students discuss style inspirations
By Gus McSheehy, Reporter In a new age of expression, students are encouraged to convey their originality and selves, often shown through their sense of style...Read More
SPORTS
Girl’s wrestling becomes popular at VHS
By Margherita Nelumbio, Reporter In recent years, the popularity of wrestling has grown—not only among boys but also among girls...Read More
PEOPLE
What is the class of 2022 doing now?
By Jett Legry, Reporter The graduating class of 2022 have begun their post-high school journeys as some attend college and others explore what the world has to offer...Read More
Maria Guerrero finishes off high school cheer by making an impact
By Sophia Litton, Reporter Senior Maria Guerrero joined the Vashon High School Cheer team in 2021 just as life was getting somewhat back to normal after the pandemic...Read More
A&E
Top six albums of 2022
By Lily Isakson-Bell, Reporter In late July, Beyoncé released her seventh studio album, “RENAISSANCE”...Read More
Five highly-anticipated films to look forward to
By Haven Walls, Reporter Welcome to the new year. Last year brought a variety of amazing movies that left everyone wondering what new movies to look forward to in 2023...Read More
SZA’s new album “SOS” saved 2022
By Lillian Doiron-Wahlstrom, Reporter 2022 was an outstanding year for contemporary R&B, and singer-songwriter SZA truly showcased this greatness with the release of her sophomore album “SOS”...Read More
OPINION
Living vs. surviving life
By Meah McInerney, Reporter I was listening to Adele recently when her song, “Love in the Dark” came on. The lyric “I want to live and not just survive” stood out to me...Read More
Online misogynistic rhetoric is a danger to women
By Josie Martinez, Reporter While social media continues to grow, the following of misogynistic influencers such as Andrew Tate does as well...Read More
Using headphones in public is a matter of basic decency
By River Powers, Reporter I’m sure everyone has had this experience: you are sitting in a shared space trying to concentrate on your reading, studying, or homework, when someone nearby starts blaring the latest pop hits at top volume...Read More
FEATURE
A standards-based assessment of Standards-based Grading
By Eva Nelson, Reporter, Selene Dalinis, Reporter, & Mackenzie Guadagno, Managing Editor
Standards-based Grading or SBG is a progressive grading system that was enacted in the 2017-2018 school year. Since its implementation, SBG has raised controversy from students, parents and faculty alike...Read More