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In some classes, honors means that students have a few more homework questions or a longer test.
The equitability of an honors track
Ecology students learn about native medicinal plants, such as Kukui, at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.
Biannual Hawaii trip returns for first time since quarantine
This March marks one year since SPS students went into quarantine for COVID-19.
Impacts of COVID on education
Snow days are rare for Seattle students and will become even rarer with new district policy.
The end of snow days
ASB advisor Laura Lehni, Addy Wynkoop and Cass Sylves discuss Winter Ball.
ASB’s perspective on the 2023 Winter Ball
You part 1 was a disappointment compared to former seasons of the beloved show
‘YOU’ should have stopped after season three
‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ times I sobbed over this book
‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ times I sobbed over this book
The simplicity of the show is what allows for such a compelling story, there is a plot of course, but what you stick around for is the blossoming relationship between Joel and Ellie.
“The Last of Us” shows the Best of Us
New movie highlights one of the most famous business deals in sports history
New movie highlights one of the most famous business deals in sports history
Circe is one of many books with feminist themes that you should read during womens history month.
Women’s History Month reading recommendations
ASB made several announcements about the purpose of Black Lives Matter at School Week.
Black History Month does not end on Feb. 28
Positive Masculinity Club meets Wednesdays at lunch in Brook Braymans classroom, SW106.
Junior starts club to discuss traditional masculinity and femininity
Katrel followed a path of persistence and ambition to explore her interests and find the right community. After high school, she attended six different universities both in and out of the United States.
Living with curiosity: a teacher’s story
Junior Claudia Yovanovich reflects on her hard work as she raises her medal at the state championship this fall for finishing third in both events, the 100-yard backstroke and the 50-yard freestyle.
Leaving behind a legacy: A young swimmer’s passion
Building a family around band
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
Blanchet wrestler “cutting” Ballard wrestler Miles Price as Price looks to take advantage of any openings.
Winter sports season in review
Italian exchange student Laura Grande surveying the court in a game against Blanchet.
Italian exchange student observes life on and off the court
Sophomore center Clara Haynes at the freethrow line in a game against Blanchet.
Girls basketball honors over 50 years of Title IX
Arden Rathkopf, Sam Airhart, Simone Ford and Pheobe Howe raise the jib after a race.
Senior Sam Airhart sails his way to Nationals
We were born and raised to work and be faithful consumers, to be a cog in a machine until we’ve rusted. So it makes sense that a day for love is in reality a day of goods to trade and barter for affection.
You Are Worth a Box of Chocolates
While the urinals may rest side by side, those who use them live in fear of being in such close proximity.
Yearning for urinal dividers
Students milled around the museum, dancing, talking, and admiring the fine art.
Winter Ball: Ballard’s Night at the Museum
Students cross the street on 15th avenue after school to catch the Metro bus home.
Student problems with 15th Avenue
What would happen if you got caught in an avalanche, got injured or got separated from your group? If you’re going into the wilderness without alertness and with a false sense of safety, you’re taking a big risk.
Risk vs. reward: you can’t fake your safety in the backcountry

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ASB made several announcements about the purpose of Black Lives Matter at School Week.

Black History Month does not end on Feb. 28

Olivia Shaer and Alina Zahn, Staff Reporters
March 17, 2023
Positive Masculinity Club meets Wednesdays at lunch in Brook Braymans classroom, SW106.

Junior starts club to discuss traditional masculinity and femininity

Olivia Schaer, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2023
Katrel followed a path of persistence and ambition to explore her interests and find the right community. After high school, she attended six different universities both in and out of the United States.

Living with curiosity: a teacher’s story

Marley Helfer, Copy Editor
March 17, 2023
Junior Claudia Yovanovich reflects on her hard work as she raises her medal at the state championship this fall for finishing third in both events, the 100-yard backstroke and the 50-yard freestyle.

Leaving behind a legacy: A young swimmer’s passion

Sabi Yoon, Cub Reporter
February 9, 2023

Building a family around band

Amelia Laing, Guest Contributor
February 9, 2023

Exploring the many forms of self expession

Remy Hirschfield-Rudy, Cub Reporter
February 9, 2023
Assistant Principal David Fort (left) and Coach Malik Prince (right) open the MLK jr assembly put on by BSU in the main gym.

Students work hard to increase multicultural education

Olivia Shaer and Alina Zahn, Staff Reporters
February 9, 2023
Oana Rus moved to the United States from Romania, sharing her passion for math with students.

Leaving behind a legacy: a teacher’s untold story

Marley Helfer, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2023
The performing arts program is putting on The Secret Garden, a musical based on the novel by Frances Hogsdon Burnett.

The growing production of ‘The Secret Garden’

Xander Howarth and Tansy Velush , Staff Reporters
February 9, 2023
ISU intends on hosting a collaborative drum-making event in the hopes of curating enough materials and experience for students and staff.

Student leaders unite to teach on cultural diversity

Semai Hagos, Features Editor
February 9, 2023
Junior Ella Delaneys style is influenced by Korean street style, along with her hobby of thrifting.

Exploring influences of clothing style among students

Olivia Shaer, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2022
Warm Spirit Brings Light...Golden Gardens, (2000) was painted by Ballard alum Joe Reno. This piece is a reference to teenage love and Golden Gardens.

Hallway artwork: new pieces and old favorites

Annie Welman, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2022
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