Author: Riptide Editor

By Aria Garrett, Copy Editor   In a world where discussion over federal politics is at an all-time high, it is important to remember that being aware of state politics has become just as important — if not more — than it was. People are often more likely to face changes in their lives based on…

By Giacomo Kuzma, Rap Columnist   Ever since its emergence in the ‘80s, Southern rap has had an irrefutable influence on hip-hop culture. The Geto Boys, OutKast, UGK and 8Ball & MJG shaped Southern hip-hop with their lingo, rapping style and heavy, bass-loaded beats.   Lil Wayne became known in the early-to-mid-2000s, alongside artists like T.I….

By Clara Atwell, Associate Business Editor   After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the American people were left devastated and at a loss as to how to react and move on. There had not been an attack on U.S. soil since Pearl Harbor, and suddenly thousands of people were killed in a heinous and horrifying massacre…

By Calder Stenn, Associate Editor   From April 7 to Sept. 24, the Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Museum will feature a free, exclusive exhibit about one of Vashon Island’s oldest communities on its east side: Ellisport. The exhibit will focus mainly on topics such as the Chautauqua program, the KVI radio tower and businesses and industries that…

Aria Mildon, Reporter   In the town of Vashon Island, nestled between Zombiez and Voice of Vashon, is a hidden building where people can go to boulder and to stay active. The Vashon Recess Lab, which just celebrated its first anniversary, has formed a substantial client base in the year since its opening.   The open…

by the Editorial Board   Vashon Island is regarded as one of the most liberal places in the world. It was the largest donor to the Bernie Sanders campaign — which proposed a plan to provide free college education — per capita in the country.   So why would the island’s citizens abandon their youth…

By Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor   Unexpected circumstances arose during the NCAA March Madness Championships in Glendale, Arizona on April 3, 2017. To earn spots in the championship game, the teams fought and played aggressive games.   Going into the game, North Carolina had five NCAA championships, whereas Gonzaga had never even made it out of…

By Anne Kehl, Managing Editor   The pending lawsuit against VISD has been a popular talking point in the high school since the news first broke. Everyone was surprised again in February when Principal Danny Rock launched a countersuit against the plaintiffs of the original lawsuit, requesting a public apology.   Rock recently dropped the countersuit…

By Madison McCann, Editor-in-Chief   Our athletics facilities have seen better days. The gym was originally built in 1912 — over 100 years ago. The track, set up in 1970, is longer than the standard measurement for track fields. Furthermore, both the track and field have irrigation problems that leave students dealing with hazardous conditions that…

By Sequoia Gregorich, Co-Content Editor   Spring is the time of year that I start to lose my motivation and interest. The gloomy clouds that hang over Vashon all year finally disperse, replaced by a hopeful blue sky and sun. But still we remain in limbo between childhood and adulthood.   We are all beginning…