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Health Occupations Students of America: “The DECA of Healthcare”
Health Occupations Students of America: “The DECA of Healthcare”
Howsmon shared that there is still a role that every student can play in slowing down the detrimental effects of climate change. The Earth Service Corps Club meets weekly to learn about the Seattle environment and participate in eco-friendly activities.
Managing climate change: learning the effects, applying solutions
Yearbook editors extend parent grad ads to Dec. 13
Yearbook editors extend parent grad ads to Dec. 13
Freshman Jack Reese was one of three candidates elected to be an Ambassador on Friday Oct. 18
Freshmen elections bring new faces to ASB
Magnolia community members rally for K-8 schools on Sept. 17, 2024 with the goal of keeping their schools open.
Schools close as communities protest
"A Proposed Haunting" Performed at the "One Acts"
One-Acts bring six short stories school theater
A show that will go down as one of Netflix’s best
‘Arcane’ season two was flawed – and I loved it
Songs are built around an electric beat that pulses with energy, pent-up emotion and memory packed into a flowing current of music
New ‘Phantogram’ release immerses its listeners
The game features breathtaking graphics accomplished without lag, and detailed forest scenes
Confront destiny with ‘Black Myth: Wukong’
“Like All Before You”, is defined by its cover, the title shoved unapologetically into the corner to make way for the surreal landscape of a pale eye crying silver tears.
Electronic Utopia
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
AI in College Admissions
AI in College Admissions
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
Photo of the image that appears on school-issued devices that reads “this page is blocked.” (Seattle Public Schools)
District restricts online curricula
Data and quotes sourced from a Talisman survey of 85 anonymous students.
The election issue: gen Z, social media and politics
Being captain means a lot to Larson, having played basketball for his entire life. When asked about who their biggest competitor was going to be this season, Larson was very confident. “[We have] No competitors,” Larson said.
New basketball captains lead the way
Senior Miles Price has also been doing wrestling since he was a freshman. He first started wrestling because he wanted to go to the NFL during his freshman year. (Courtesy of Lucy Richins)
Dominators of the mat
Brick Hammond-O’Darrah is a junior who does roller derby. Roller derby is where players skate laps around an oval shaped track while trying to escort a “jammer” player past all the opposing blockers. (Courtesy of Brick Hammond-O'Darrah)
We’ll all roll on, alright
Ever since senior Bianca Potesta realized that collegiate sports would be an opportunity for her to continue to play at an extremely high level, even if she didn’t play professionally, she has been working towards making a program.
How to tackle the recruiting process
Sophomore Silas Horn is quick on his feet and has amazing reaction speed. He mentions how he can think of strategies on the spot within a few short moments. (Courtesy of Silas Horn)
May the swords be with you
There are dozens of great mountains across Washington to ski at.
Skiing to a better future
Reading has become demystified due to social medias, but the judgement that has come from these platforms have gravely influenced what people are reading.
To judge a reader by their book
“The Handmaid’s Tale” has been adapted into an Emmy award-winning show that has garnered both praise and criticism
The books they don’t want you to read: The enduring relevance of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
"In this home" signs have a nice message, but their actual weight is left undecided. Who actually changes their opinion based on these signs?
Stop pretending Seattle is a progressive oasis
The tipping point

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Health Occupations Students of America: “The DECA of Healthcare”
Health Occupations Students of America: “The DECA of Healthcare”
Coco Otto, Staff Reporter • December 18, 2024
Howsmon shared that there is still a role that every student can play in slowing down the detrimental effects of climate change. The Earth Service Corps Club meets weekly to learn about the Seattle environment and participate in eco-friendly activities.
Managing climate change: learning the effects, applying solutions
Noelle Shin, Staff Reporter • December 18, 2024
Yearbook editors extend parent grad ads to Dec. 13
Yearbook editors extend parent grad ads to Dec. 13
Jacob West, Staff Reporter • November 26, 2024
Freshman Jack Reese was one of three candidates elected to be an Ambassador on Friday Oct. 18
Freshmen elections bring new faces to ASB
Mayeul Thomas and Noelle Shin • November 8, 2024
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Features
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
Photo of the image that appears on school-issued devices that reads “this page is blocked.” (Seattle Public Schools)
District restricts online curricula
Abigail Bekele, Features Editor • November 20, 2024
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A&E
"A Proposed Haunting" Performed at the "One Acts"
One-Acts bring six short stories school theater
Alfie Koll-Williams, Staff Reporter • December 18, 2024
A show that will go down as one of Netflix’s best
‘Arcane’ season two was flawed – and I loved it
Max Bykowski, Sports Editor • December 18, 2024
Songs are built around an electric beat that pulses with energy, pent-up emotion and memory packed into a flowing current of music
New ‘Phantogram’ release immerses its listeners
Sam Grannis, Staff Reporter • December 18, 2024
The game features breathtaking graphics accomplished without lag, and detailed forest scenes
Confront destiny with ‘Black Myth: Wukong’
Elouan Thomas, Advertising Manager • December 18, 2024
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Being captain means a lot to Larson, having played basketball for his entire life. When asked about who their biggest competitor was going to be this season, Larson was very confident. “[We have] No competitors,” Larson said.
New basketball captains lead the way
Sophia Gerl, Staff Reporter • December 20, 2024
Senior Miles Price has also been doing wrestling since he was a freshman. He first started wrestling because he wanted to go to the NFL during his freshman year. (Courtesy of Lucy Richins)
Dominators of the mat
December 18, 2024
Brick Hammond-O’Darrah is a junior who does roller derby. Roller derby is where players skate laps around an oval shaped track while trying to escort a “jammer” player past all the opposing blockers. (Courtesy of Brick Hammond-O'Darrah)
We’ll all roll on, alright
December 18, 2024
Opinions
There are dozens of great mountains across Washington to ski at.
Skiing to a better future
Mayeul Thomas, Staff Reporter • December 20, 2024
Reading has become demystified due to social medias, but the judgement that has come from these platforms have gravely influenced what people are reading.
To judge a reader by their book
December 19, 2024
“The Handmaid’s Tale” has been adapted into an Emmy award-winning show that has garnered both praise and criticism
The books they don’t want you to read: The enduring relevance of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
December 19, 2024
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