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Safety signs that are outside of the main doors of the school building.
Washington State’s Legislative Session began Jan. 13: here are key bills that could affect students
Students getting their hearts checked from the local firemen.
School hosts record-breaking heart screening event
Blueprint layout of the Pacific Science Center where the Winter Ball was held.
Associated Student Body plans Winter Ball at Pacific Science Center
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
One of the greatest accomplishments of “Mufasa” is that it brings back interest towards the magnificent universe of the pridelands
‘Long live the king’ in this live-action prequel
Smoked 'cado on everything bagel from Toasted
The hunt for a perfect bagel
As a woman previously cast aside as nothing more than a sex symbol, Anderson’s nuanced history gives needed context to Shelly and the audience’s interest in Shelly
‘The Last Showgirl’ dazzles spectacularly
"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
While dopamine release isn’t the only factor to instigate an addiction, it plays a large role in the habits formed around activities that quickly reward the brain: scrolling on one's phone or partaking in substances like drugs and alcohol.
Reels, rewards and resolutions
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
“I have never done a sport that was so demanding and yet so fun and exhilarating,” Price said. “I look [forward] to it every day and am so happy that I became so good at it." (Courtesy of Lucy Richins)
The mat is unforgiving: the highs and lows of wrestling
“We’ve been undefeated for four years in our Metro League [Championships] so we’ve won every meet and we’ve had strong teammates who’ve made it to state finals and big competitions like that.” (Kelly Pecoraro)
Undefeated gymnastics team deserves recognition
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
Even though running has its cons, it has way more pros. I enjoy the good and the bad, even if that means getting soaked in the rain. I get to enjoy scenery, hang out with friends, and a sense of achievement.
The ups and downs of running: why I keep lacing up
Lively made a civil rights complaint and eventually filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, Wayfarer and its CEO Jamey Heath for sexual harassment and the intentional and strategic destruction of her reputation.
Blake Lively versus Justin Baldoni: the fight over public sympathy
It is morally reprehensible for people to use fire and ash to fuel their own religious agendas: a tragedy does not justify propaganda, and propaganda does not justify tragedy.
Religion has clouded a smoke-filled sky, yet again
Streaming, social media and AI are killing albums
It’s impossible to unify these groups of people under one cultural banner so why is it so easy to do the same for Africans?
Shifting perspectives

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Blueprint layout of the Pacific Science Center where the Winter Ball was held.

Associated Student Body plans Winter Ball at Pacific Science Center

Alife Kohl-Williams, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2025
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