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Fire Keepers Daughter one of the many books that has been banned by highschools remains on the shelf BHS
Students and staff weigh in on recent book bans
Student athletes call for after-school games to balance sports and academics
Student athletes call for after-school games to balance sports and academics
The robberies have been targeted towards ususpecting teens in the Ballard area
String of student muggings in the Ballard area
Alessa Iliakis speaking in front of the Freshman Class
Insight into the the freshman elections
Acknowledging Juneteenth
Acknowledging Juneteenth
Written by the BHS ensemble of 2023 and directed by Miller Shor, the cast bows for curtain call. “Sonnets For a New Century” asks the question: “What could you not leave this world without saying?”
Fall play reflects on the legacy one leave’s behind
Marvel
Protected: Second season of Disney+ show ‘Loki’ exceeds expectations
interscope.com
That took some Guts
Image of Ember from Elemental
Disney’s latest release has an impactful theme
We have soul gardening to do
We have soul gardening to do
The changing college landscape
The changing college landscape
Alex Guettler teaching a lesson to students
Employing his skills to support all learners
Executive Board member Noir Goldberg protesting at student-led rally at City Hall against gun violence in 2022.
Making your voice count
Chemistry teacher Melissa Povey has a passion for creating her own clothing and started sewing in the second grade.
A handcrafted narrative
Rebecca Howsmon joins staff this year, equipped to teach genetics, biology and systems medicine.
A teacher’s first year experience
As far as boxing, Sullivan believes The most important part is finding a good coach, and thankfully, I have a really good one who pushes us past our limits in a safe way.”
Female boxer defying all odds
New Zealand and Namibia battle out a hard fought rugby match
Do students know about the Rugby World Cup?
Sophomore Cassidy Armstrong runs to the finish line, leaving her previous record in the dust.
Sophomore cross-country runner wins big
During a rainy match, junior golfers Skate Yoder and Brady Miailovich line up a putt.
Golf team grows as participation flourishes
Senior midfielder Gray Levasseur leaps well above his Lakeside opponent to make a header.
Boys’ soccer second in state finish
Drivers Education paves a bumpy road towards equity
Drivers Education paves a bumpy road towards equity
The chart showing the percentage of students at BHS. There are 440 freshman, 407 sophomore, 409 junior students and 425 senior students.
The class of 2027 is changing the narrative
A first look at Rachel Zeglers portrayal of Snow White
Rachel Zegler’s take on feminism is uninspired
AI can’t hop out of the computer to meet the writers on the streets of Hollywood
AI can’t hop out of the computer to meet the writers on the streets of Hollywood
From an everyday necessity, to an emotional sanctuary, to the site of an administrative barrage, Ballards bathrooms are everything.
Absurdity Unveiled

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Senior midfielder Gray Levasseur leaps well above his Lakeside opponent to make a header.

Boys’ soccer second in state finish

James Liska, Sports Editor
June 23, 2023

Fastpitch softball competes in state tournament

Jill Sousley, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2023
Senior Captain Max Finkelstein finishing his swing during a 4-1 victory over Kentridge at T-Mobile park. (Courtesy of Quinton Brewster)

Spring sports season in review

James Liska, Sports Editor
May 30, 2023
Goalie Cody Lavin making a save against West Seattle lacrosse. (Courtesy of Ed Tanaka)

Cody Lavin’s lacrosse journey

Alina Zahn, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2023
Dallas Stars vs Seattle Kraken. (Courtesy of Matt Wesche)

Kraken on the rise

Amare Srinivasan, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2023

Mariners enter transformative new MLB season

Amare Srinivasan, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2023
Julian Pyo playing for Suncheon Hyocheon, his high school in Korea. He started playing baseball when he was just seven years old. (Courtesy of Julian Pyo)

Baseball player compares school sports in Korea to Seattle

Alina Zahn, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2023
Eduardo Lavender of Rio Grande, Brazil warming up pre-game. “In Brazil, we play sports [separate] from school,” Lavender said. “Here you see everybody playing sports after school, and it’s interesting because we don’t have this in Rio Grande.” (Finn Keenan)

Brazilian student-athlete’s transition to Seattle

James Liska, Sports Editor
April 24, 2023
Senior hockey player Bella Neireiter (97) skating uprink in a 14U-19U intersquad Wild scrimmage. (Courtesy of Meg Patillo)

Seattle Kraken cuts girls’ hockey programs

Penelope Neireiter, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2023
Joe Farley (11) sports a Riddell helmet in a game against Roosevelt. According to the National Health Institute, on average, football players receive 14.3 head impacts per game.

The risks of playing high school football

Amare Srinivasan, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2023
Blanchet wrestler “cutting” Ballard wrestler Miles Price as Price looks to take advantage of any openings.

Winter sports season in review

James Liska, Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
Italian exchange student Laura Grande surveying the court in a game against Blanchet.

Italian exchange student observes life on and off the court

Penelope Neireiter, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2023
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