MARCH 22
NEWS
Vashon High School approaches racial equity
By Isaac Escovedo, Editor-in-Chief According to Data USA, 92.3 percent of Vashon’s population is white, and this lack of diversity is accompanied...Read More
Middle and high school plan for hybrid learning
By Marina-Rae Gill, Reporter As of March 1, Chautauqua Elementary School (CES) has begun its transition back to in-person school, starting with...Read More
LOCAL
Island jobs for prospecting students to explore
By Lucy Rogers, Reporter With summer fast approaching, many students are beginning to keep their eyes peeled for possible job opportunities...Read More
SHOP. Facing the front of Thriftway, the parking lot is packed for another evening of shopping. Thriftway is one of the most popular stores for teens to get their first job at.
PEOPLE
Doug’s Flower Delivery; touching hearts and sweetening lives
By Lila Cohen, Social Media Editor While many people have struggled in the search for silver linings during the COVID-19 pandemic, others have...Read More
SPORTS
Local runners talk about running on Vashon
By Lucy Wing, Reporter From flat roads to winding forest trails, steep hills to pebble beaches, Vashon Island is a runner’s dream. Creating new...Read More
A&E
Top five Vashon Facebook Groups to join
By Catherine Brown, Photo & Business Editor Over the last year, the amount of time people have been spending on their phones has increased dramatically...Read More
VHS students show off their cars
By Alice Zerbini, Reporter Vashon is a very unique place, whether it be interesting people or fun cars. These are just a few of the unique cars...Read More
MARCH 8
NEWS
Music heals; how music has helped students during a global pandemic
By Lucy Wing, Reporter Earbuds, airpods, and headphones are a common sight at high schools in the 21st century. Music is more...Read More
OP-ED
Comparing Italian school to American school
By Alice Zerbini, Reporter My name is Alice Zerbini, and I am an exchange student from Italy. I decided to come to the U.S. because...Read More
SMILE. Zerbini and her Italian friends spend time together during a break at school.
A&E
British rapper slowthai’s “TYRON” is my cup of tea
By Mead Gill, Copy & Online Editor From the depths of Northampton, Tyron Frampton, better known as slowthai, is back and better than ever with his...Read More
Pirate Talk
By Marina-Rae Gill, Reporter What would be a good replacement for prom?...Read More
OPINION
Breakout rooms are squandering students’ learning
By Lucy Rogers, Reporter At this point in the year, we have all experienced online group meetings. For some, this has been a great way...Read More
Graphic by Savannah Butcher
MARCH 1
FEATURE
Mental health in crisis during online instruction (or, the kids are not alright)
By Halle Wyatt, Feature & Managing Editor, and
Savannah Butcher, Design Editor
When the Vashon Island School District closed each of its campuses as ordered by the state in early March of 2020, staff and students alike believed...Read More
Graphic by Savannah Butcher
Mental health in crisis during online instruction (or, the kids are not alright) - Part 2
By Halle Wyatt, Feature & Managing Editor, and
Savannah Butcher, Design Editor
Although a large number of students feel overwhelmed and unsupported by the school during online learning, 31.9 percent of...Read More
Graphic by Savannah Butcher
Mental health in crisis during online instruction (or, the kids are not alright) - Part 3
By Halle Wyatt, Feature & Managing Editor, and
Savannah Butcher, Design Editor
Neighborcare first opened its clinic for Vashon High School in 2017, and has served its community with dental, medical, and mental health services. The demand for these has only grown through the years, but...Read More
Graphic by Savannah Butcher