Author: Riptide Editor

Tor Ormseth, Online Editor   The Wall by Pink Floyd has been one of the most successful albums of all time, with a claimed 30 million copies sold. It is possibly the best example, of a “concept album,” or an album whose songs flow from one to the next without any interruption. While it is less famous…

By Mckenna Anderson, Reporter   The Riptide broadcasting team at Vashon Island High School has gotten a new and exciting addition in their technology features: a drone. This device is still very new, having been purchased last spring. The drone is a gateway to unique new ways the broadcasting team can show activities and updates…

Tor Ormseth, Online Editor   Four games into the Pirates football season, and things aren’t looking up. Each game has resulted in a loss. Against Forks, the team lost 26-42, against Cedar Park Christian 24-34, against Mt. Douglas High School 12-49, and against Klahowya 14-35.   The team is aware that they aren’t doing too well.  …

By Solrun Heuschert, Reporter The transition from summer break back to school can be rough to say the least. Sometimes, it feels like never-ending work, and we are always counting down the seconds to weekends, breaks, and especially summer. But consider how many people have survived school, with the help of teachers, parents, peers, and mostly…

By Brennan Barrett, Online Editor   Green Day – Revolution Radio Punk/Alt Rock, October 7 Revolution Radio is the twelfth studio album by punk rock group Green Day. Green Day’s career has spanned thirty years as of 2016, and this record marks the first time the band has recorded as a trio since 2009. The album has…

By Calder Stenn, Content Editor   Let’s step back for a moment and look at Colin Kaepernick as a normal American citizen. Forget that he is an NFL player, that he earns eight figures a year, and that he is judged on the color of his skin. Now, if this “normal Kaepernick” were to kneel during…

By Maya Gould, Reporter   Welcome to robotics! A team of robot engineers and enthusiasts that meet weekly to collaborate on next generation ro-bionics. Watch out for these guys, before you know it we’ll be using their products to wash our cars and cook our meals.   Lars Cain and John Kehl are a sophomore and…

By Clara Atwell, Reporter   This summer many Vashon High School students left the Pacific Northwest behind to see the world.   Sophomore Mia Knight and junior Sam Knight spent two weeks eating delicious pizza, gelato, seafood, and traveling from one beautiful place to another in Greece and Italy.   In Italy they stayed in Venice,…

Mira Zike, Reporter   The VHS Volleyball team is headed towards a very exciting season. With a new JV coach and some amazing wins under their belt, the Volleyball girls have a lot to offer.   “I’m excited to get better this season… I think that as the season moves on each week, we will get…