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Safety signs that are outside of the main doors of the school building.
Washington State’s Legislative Session began Jan. 13: here are key bills that could affect students
Sabi Yoon, Staff Reporter • February 14, 2025
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While dopamine release isn’t the only factor to instigate an addiction, it plays a large role in the habits formed around activities that quickly reward the brain: scrolling on one's phone or partaking in substances like drugs and alcohol.
Reels, rewards and resolutions
Madeleine Clark, A&E Editor • February 14, 2025
Milana Vasilieva (left) and Nika Zinchenko (right), founders
of the Slavic Club, pose in front of the Ukrainian flag
displayed in Ms. Russell’s classroom which is where they
hold their Slavic Club meetings every Wednesday during
lunch.
From the war in Ukraine to finding refuge
Sabi Yoon, Staff Reporter • December 19, 2024
AI in College Admissions
AI in College Admissions
Coco Otto, Staff Reporter • November 26, 2024
Robyn Maddess taught at BHS for 14 years, impacting countless individuals in the BHS community and beyond. In honor of her contributions to the school, the Life Skills Lab has been renamed to Ms. Robyn’s Life Skills Lab, and a celebration of her
life was held at the Elks Club for friends and family (pictured above).
An unforgettable impact: more than just a teacher
Marley Helfer, Co-Editor in Chief • November 20, 2024
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A&E
One of the greatest accomplishments of “Mufasa” is that it brings back interest towards the magnificent universe of the pridelands
‘Long live the king’ in this live-action prequel
Elouan Thomas, Advertising Manager • February 14, 2025
 Smoked 'cado on everything bagel from Toasted
The hunt for a perfect bagel
Coco Otto and Lucia Kelley, Staff Reporters • February 14, 2025
As a woman previously cast aside as nothing more than a sex symbol, Anderson’s nuanced history gives needed context to Shelly and the audience’s interest in Shelly
‘The Last Showgirl’ dazzles spectacularly
Xander Howarth, Opinions Editor • February 14, 2025
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“I have never done a sport that was so demanding and yet so fun and exhilarating,” Price said. “I look [forward] to it every day and am so happy that I became so good at it." (Courtesy of Lucy Richins)
The mat is unforgiving: the highs and lows of wrestling
Mayeul Thomas, Staff Reporter • February 14, 2025
Even though running has its cons, it has way more pros. I enjoy the good and the bad, even if that means getting soaked in the rain.  I get to enjoy scenery, hang out with friends, and a sense of achievement.
The ups and downs of running: why I keep lacing up
Shylo Burns, Staff Reporter • February 14, 2025
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