Spoiler Alert: This review draws upon the entire season. The only frustration I have with a binge-worthy Netflix TV show series is they tend to leave a string of unanswered questions. While Stranger Things 2 does elaborate on the mysteries of the first season, it also introduces some intriguing new questions, setting us…
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Vashon becomes the new home for three Syrian families
By Julian White-Davis, Photo Editor and Publishing Editor When the civil war in Syria escalated, three families left their homes in the war-torn country to travel across the globe, eventually making a new home here on Vashon Island. Nine of the families’ children now attend school in the district, including junior Huthaifa Al…
VIRC goes to Boston
By Adriana Yarkin, Copy Editor Since 1965, rowers and spectators from around the world have gathered at the Charles River in Boston on the penultimate weekend of October. This year, eight students from VHS as well as two students from McMurray Middle School traveled to compete in the Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR)….
Finding the love in teacher
By Calder Stenn From a senior’s point of view, nothing has been easy these first two-and-a-half months of school. From standardized tests, to college applications, to the other tasks we are asked to complete in addition to our own school work, this year has been a rollercoaster. However, one thing that has gotten…
Food, Mood, and Solitude: In Pursuit of the Elusive Naked Egg Taco®
By Sasha Elenko, Food Columnist For anyone wondering why I took an hour-long trip (by transit) from Vashon to the White Center Taco Bell, I did it for the Naked Egg Taco®. I learned about the Naked Egg Taco® from a radio ad a few weeks ago. It’s basically a taco, except instead…
The school needs to take action regarding pill usage
By The Editorial Board With the misuse of prescription pills increasing rapidly, peers and staff members are concerned for student safety. Though this problem has always existed, it has worsened significantly over the past few months. The common misconception behind prescription pills is that they are a safer option than illegal substances. Students…
Alcohol testing stirs controversy at Homecoming Dance
By Katherine Poston, Reporter and Designer The Homecoming Dance of the 2017-2018 school year ended with multiple students being tested for alcohol intoxication. Some tested positive and were reprimanded. Although many students believe the test was random and possibly illegal, the school reserves the right to test students at extracurricular activities such as…
Eminem Throws Shade with “The Storm”
By Giacomo Kuzma, Hip-hop/Rap Columnist “F— walkin’ on eggshells, I came to stomp.” On Oct. 13, 2017, Eminem released his BET (Black Entertainment Television) Hip-Hop Awards freestyle, which he titled “The Storm,” via his Twitter page. It was released alongside the usual slew of BET cyphers, and there were many notable verses across…
QSA responds to gender neutral bathrooms concerns
By Elizabeth Lande, Reporter With the upstairs bathrooms slated to become gender neutral in January, some questions remain in regards to their purpose, use and potential effectiveness. The Queer Spectrum Alliance (QSA) has anticipated the mixed reception. “We considered the fact that some people are not going to be comfortable with this, and…
School Board Tracker
October 12 Public Comment Race-related bullying concerns PSAT Serve non-college-bound students equally Decision Items VHS Drama China trip Decided on flight Fundraisers Reports Teaching and Learning report Reading material adoption cycle Bilingual Program Report 15 languages Speaking ability vs. reading/writing ability Annual Assessment results Second language students Highest passing percentage rate yet Discussion Items Standards…