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The Student News Site of Ballard High School
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

Talisman

Talisman

STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF BALLARD HIGH SCHOOL

Check out our last issue of the year:

https://issuu.com/talismanballard/docs/tally_issue_3_june_4.21

NEWS

NEWS



Breakfast and Lunch Now Free for All Students

Breakfast and Lunch Now Free for All Students


Seniors dealing with college applications

Seniors dealing with college applications


Maintaining COVID-19 Safety in School

Maintaining COVID-19 Safety in School


Sunrise Ballard Protests Banks Giving Billions to Fossil Fuels

Sunrise Ballard Protests Banks Giving Billions to Fossil Fuels


School adopts new antiracism and civic engagement class

School adopts new antiracism and civic engagement class


High school cheerleader alum testifies at the Supreme Court in a social media case

High school cheerleader alum testifies at the Supreme Court in a social media case


New schedule includes time for teachers to teach both online and in- person students

New schedule includes time for teachers to teach both online and in- person students


Masks no longer required for fully vaccinated people both indoor and outdoor, with few exceptions

Masks no longer required for fully vaccinated people both indoor and outdoor, with few exceptions


Students now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccines

Students now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccines


Senior SPREE and graduation planned with new guidelines

Senior SPREE and graduation planned with new guidelines


2021 AP tests to alter format amidst difficult year

2021 AP tests to alter format amidst difficult year


Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Denise Juneau to resign June 2021

Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Denise Juneau to resign June 2021


School-wide grading policies and how to stay on top of them

School-wide grading policies and how to stay on top of them


Viking Robotics goes digital during remote learning

Viking Robotics goes digital during remote learning


Students balance mental health and online school

Students balance mental health and online school


Students and teachers struggle with ongoing virtual learning

Students and teachers struggle with ongoing virtual learning


Amy Coney Barrett assumes the role of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the US

Amy Coney Barrett assumes the role of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the US


Students now able to change their display name across all school platforms

Students now able to change their display name across all school platforms


Dealing with a quarantined summer

Dealing with a quarantined summer


School to distribute last year's yearbook before Thanksgiving break

School to distribute last year’s yearbook before Thanksgiving break

New access to previously individual garden beds gives ability to expand giving gardens at the Magnolia Park Manor P-Patch

Ballard Food Bank Volunteers continue to work through the pandemic

Student run yearbook struggles during quarantine


Washington Middle School teacher suspended

Washington Middle School teacher suspended


TAFT program replaces HCC at Washington Middle School

TAFT program replaces HCC at Washington Middle School


Prospective student open house introduces students to high school

Prospective student open house introduces students to high school


Iran and other buzz words

Iran and other buzz words


Seattle Public Schools introduces new vaccination policy

Seattle Public Schools introduces new vaccination policy


Congress passes the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act

Congress passes the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act


Physics and Chemistry become combined

Physics and Chemistry become combined

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT



‘Single All the Way’ is sure to make this holiday season brighter


Hyperpop: An overview as fast as the music


A comprehensive review of the ‘Die Hard’ series


The next month of concerts in Seattle


Riot Grrrl is having a resurgence


Representation Done Correctly


Representation Done Incorrectly


December Book Recommendations


The romantic relationship depicted in ‘Twilight’ provides an awful example to a young audience


A review of James Baldwin’s ‘The Fire Next Time”


Representation Done Correctly


Representation Done Incorrectly


Five books you should read this fall


Why you should watch ‘Dune’


The problem with ‘Squid Game’


'MONTERO': bop or flop?

‘MONTERO’: bop or flop?


‘Beautiful World, Where Are You,’ Salley Rooney’s third deep dive into the complexity of relationships

‘Beautiful World, Where Are You,’ Salley Rooney’s third deep dive into the complexity of relationships


I went to a concert during COVID-19: Here’s how it went


Retrospective review: self-isolation edition


Exceeded expectations


Trending Fashion Aesthetics


“Fate: The Winx Saga” review


Black History Month:


The Mandalorian Season 2: Mando’s journey through the New Republic


“Bridgerton”: aesthetic over content


Greater Tuna: a worthy addition to BHS’s theatre repertoire


A Review of Colin Jost’s “A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir”


A classic story introduced to cinema again…and again…and again


“Middleditch & Schwartz:” Comedy for the ages


Are we really surprised that a superhero sequel isn’t that good?

FEATURES

FEATURES



Fashion in the classroom: botany teacher practices self expression through her unique wardrobe


The war in Ukraine: what it means to a Ballard science teacher


The training of an ultra runner in high school


New custodian joins cleaning staff


Stefan Frei, the artistic Seattle Sounders Goalkeeper


The risks of the stick-n-poke trend


Running Start vs. AP Classes

Running Start vs. AP Classes

Freshman v. Senior POV


Successful senior to attend film school


Senior finishes a six year-long project that ends in a published book

SPORTS

SPORTS



Fall sports season in review


Wrestling decides to split formerly coed practices

Wrestling decides to split formerly coed practices


Girls soccer ends season in playoffs after undefeated regular season start

Girls soccer ends season in playoffs after undefeated regular season start


Participation in sports drops after COVID-19 shutdowns

Participation in sports drops after COVID-19 shutdowns


Fall Sports Review

Fall Sports Review


Football Sends Out Weekly Newsletter

Football Sends Out Weekly Newsletter


The Challenge of Baseball in a Pandemic: The MLB’s Handling of the COVID-19 Season


Girls basketball takes a stand against sexual assault


Ballard Pool closed for renovations all winter


Fall Sports in Review

OPINIONS

OPINIONS



Buff Puff Rumors, Gone Wild

Abolishing the SAT


Reduce Computer Usage within the Classroom?


Promoting over consumption and fast fashion needs to stop


“My, what big teeth you have”:


RESPONSE TO ATLANTA


AP (ABSOLUTELY PISS) TESTING


‘Pose’: Subculture representation done right (CONTAINS SPOILERS)


The wide world of sustainable fashion


Editorial- THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF RETURNING TO IN-PERSON SCHOOL

IN BRIEF

Featured


All Schools Closed Through End of School Year

CORONAVIRUS: Schools not closing yet, say Public Health officials

Tuesday, Jan 28 – Finals 1/4

Monday, Jan 27 – Finals 3/6

Friday, Jan 24 – Finals 2/5

Tuesday, Jan 21 – Last day to purchase Winter Ball Tickets

Monday, Jan 20 – MLK Day, No School

Friday, Jan 17 – MLK Assembly

 

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SENIORS!! Forms for the senior locator (the map of everyone’s plans after graduation) are being distributed today and tomorrow during your language arts classes. Completed forms can be turned into the box on top of the news bin outside of of Mr

Pick up issue 5 of the Talisman and check out this review on page 16 of student’s favorite pizza places!

‪The evacuation today was not a drill. There was a water flow issue with the sprinklers that triggered the alarms to go off. The alarm seems to be malfunctioning so pay attention to staff directions if another alarm goes off.

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