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Skincare 101

Skincare 101

Ericka Sun, Copy Editor March 23, 2025

Skincare is practices used to provide health and protection for your skin. In this article, you will learn about popular skincare products, how to use them, and some popular brands. (Not all products...

Happiness in a glass. For some, something as simple as a morning glass of matcha– like shown in the picture above– is an unskippable part of their morning routine. “I honestly haven’t been that cautious about watching my caffeine intake. Should I maybe watch my intake? Sure, but at the same time, I prefer to live better by sipping on coffee everyday,” Jenn Bui stated.

Teens and Their Caffeine

Love Ndungu, Editor March 19, 2025

What does your morning routine look like? For many, they wake up, brush their teeth, do their skincare routine, get dressed, then go to make their breakfast and possibly a morning coffee. Though coffee...

Touch ups! Eighth grader Angelena Krivoruchko touches up her lashes during lunch. Her lashes are an important part of her morning routine, something she never misses. “I feel weird without my lashes curled. I couldn’t imagine going to school without them done,” explained Angelena.

Morning Routines

Bareera Rai, Assistant Editor March 19, 2025

  Everyone has something they do in the morning before school, whether it's scrolling through their phone as soon as they wake up or rushing to finish any last minute homework. Morning routines...

Spanish club members Sara Kern, Peyton Johnson, and Saulo Rodriguez work hard to create the poster for their snack shack. The Spanish club ran a snack shack from Feb 18th to 27th selling snacks during lunch. “We worked hard to have a successful fundraiser,” proclaimed Sara.

Experiencing Hispanic Culture

Ismael Ouedraogo  March 19, 2025

In order to be well rounded and have a broad understanding of the world, it is important to learn about many cultures. One place students can go to learn about culture is the Spanish club. The Spanish...

“Get out of my swamp!” Previous 10th grade FWPA students on the runway dressed up as Shrek and Donkey from the movie Shrek.

Ready, Set, Strut!

Sojida Khudaiberdyeva March 19, 2025

Are you guys ready for the 10th grade fashion show? If you're wondering what the 10th grade fashion show is, it's a yearly tradition where the 10th graders get into teams of four, two of which dress up...

PROMOTING SCHOOL SPIRIT Mr. G proudly displays his CWU Wildcat flag at the summit. Back in May 2016, he conquered Mount St. Helens with determination. "I climbed up Mount St. Helens with my lifelong friend to promote the college I went to," he shared.

Beyond the School Day

Kobe Ong January 24, 2025

For many teachers and staff members, the bell ringing at the end of the school day marks the beginning of a different kind of adventure. While they dedicate their working hours to shaping young minds,...

NEW YEAR, NEW ME! Brandon Nguyen and his sister sit on the couch taking photos for Vietnamese New Year. The clothes they are wearing are called Ao Dai, a traditional Vietnamese garment.

Welcoming the Lunar New Year

Brandon Nguyen January 24, 2025

Lunar New Year is right around the corner, one of the most celebrated holidays among many Asians. It’s a staple in Asian culture, celebrating the arrival of spring and the start of a new year in the...

UNDERNEATH THE TREE The Omelchenko sisters sit together by a beautifully lit Christmas tree, sharing warmth and festive joy in a cozy living room. “Nothing is better than spending the holidays with your family,” Kristina says.

A Celebration of Family, Faith, and Festivity

Maria Fernandez January 24, 2025

  The holiday season is a time for tradition, togetherness, and making memories with loved ones. Yet, every family has their own unique way of celebrating the holidays, shaped by their cultural...

Hannah Gorrie helps hand out hot cocoa to Isabella Lemeshev before the reading of The Grinch. Hannah, along with some other 8th graders, helped give hot cocoa and snack to the 6th graders as the 10th graders were preparing inside Mr. Roberts's room.

The Reading of The Grinch

Love Ndungu, Editor January 24, 2025

  The night of December 18th, 1966, was interesting across the country of the U.S. Many families were snuggled in blankets, had a cup of hot chocolate and some cookies, and sat around their TVs...

Looks Delicious! Kaitlin O’Neill is baking her favorite chocolate chip cookies for the holidays. As the holidays come to an end, the baking keeps on going. “I’m a really big baker, and I love to bake chocolate chip cookies,” Kaitlin states.

FWPA’s Favorite Holiday Desserts: Seasonal

Hannah Martin January 24, 2025

Satisfying Sweets As the holiday season ends, students and staff at FWPA share their favorite holiday desserts. From Kaitlin O’Neill baking her favorite chocolate chip cookies to Mrs. Leah eagerly...

Ericka Sun, Vitaliy Merchiv, and Emma Lee playing a game called “Where’s Frosty?" in Mrs. Leah's room. They went head to head to guess which cup had the snowman in it. Emma Lee said, “The festival of giving was an amazing experience. It had very fun, memorable games, and I hope to come again next year."

Festival of Giving

Jewell Bowman January 24, 2025

Every year, Federal Way Public Academy has an annual event held during the fall, called the Festival of Giving. During this event, students, families, staff, and friends join together to enjoy the fall...

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