Vashon High School's QSA has been successful in advocating for all-gender restrooms and the newly refurbished facilities were officially "opened for business" on Jan 2 by Leo MacLeod, Iris and Amelia, students who have lead this project from the beginning. Congratulations to everyone involved, and...
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...
By Adri Yarkin, Copy Editor The upstairs bathrooms are getting a makeover. The stalls will be modified so that they reach nearly to the floor and are tall enough to ensure privacy with no gaps. The urinal will be removed from the current men’s room. The...
By Vashon Island High School Queer Spectrum Alliance Creating more gender neutral bathrooms would be extremely beneficial to queer students at Vashon Island High School, and the community as a whole. Setting the precedent for an open and accepting community like ours is not only a...
Vashon Beachcomber Vashon High School could have more gender neutral bathrooms if the island’s school board approves a proposal brought by Vashon High School’s Queer Spectrum Alliance. Students from the alliance brought a report to the Vashon Island School District (VISD) board last month that calls for...
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