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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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The club is presided over by Ballard seniors Brynn Cziesla, Penelope Neireiter and Lucy Jacqmotte. The club goes on weekly hikes on Sundays.

Exploring with BOAT: Voices from the Ballard Outdoor Adventure Team

Noah, Tormos
December 20, 2024
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 20, 2024
"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

Logan Lemonidis, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2024
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November 8, 2024
“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

Sam Grannis, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2024
Almost every conversation in the film is about sex or tennis, and these conversations feel like rallies of the senses. While this could make the move passably brilliant, it really only makes it entertaining. "Challengers" is a joyous trainwreck of the senses, each one of them thrown around against the audiences will.

Broken hearts and broken rackets

Xander Howarth, Opinions editor
June 10, 2024
'Barbie' not being nominated for best director and best actress overshadowed the nominations and wins of other films, like 'Poor Things' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon.'

Enough about ‘Barbie’

Zoe Feeley-Wheeler, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2024
At the start of this school year, Special Education teacher Susan Ford and Instructional Assistant Lyall Wallerstedt took on the task of showcasing their students personalities through silhouette collages each adorned with a story and a name.

A world of visibility

Madeleine Clark, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2024
Printing error correction

Printing error correction

February 1, 2024
Wikipedia

‘No Blues’ remaster for its 10th anniversary

Max Bykowski, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2023
Britta Bowman standing in front of library display

New Library Assistant

Phoenix Edson, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2023
Principal Pearl Chan and Principal David Fort supervising students as they leave from school

School hires a new assistant principal

Amelia Laing, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2023
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