Talisman

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
News in Brief
Ecology students learn about native medicinal plants, such as Kukui, at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.
Students visit Maui on ecology trip
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
the new Ant Man is disappointment, riding on the back of the MCU.
A dive into the Quantum Realm
Cocaine Bear completes its mission, being a fun and lighthearted romp, even if it may lack artistic merit.
‘Cocaine Bear’ Reagan’s worst nightmare meets wildlife conservationist movements
Uggs are back! But are they a realistic shoe option during wet Seattle winters?
A blast from the past: Major trends from the 90’s and early 2000’s make a comeback on Social Media platforms, clearing out shelves in stores just about everywhere
The 2023 performers at this years Coachella Festival, set to have a more diverse cast of performers than ever before
Coachella 2023 lineup
Szas sophomore album takes her skill to the next level, with unprecedented levels of creativity and emotion.
SOS: A sophomore album from SZA
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 SW106.
Positive Masculinity Club
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
Risk vs. reward: you can’t fake your safety in the backcountry
French at Ballard High School
Disability history isn’t taught in schools: this needs to change
A reimagining of what a classic Ballard letterman jacket could look like, instead of the sweatshirts commonly worn now.
A Blast from the past
Rather than encouraging healthy discussion, arguing over hypocrisy often leaves one side feeling defensive and the other with a false sense of intellectual superiority.
Is it useful to claim political hypocrisy?

Talisman

Talisman
All content by Amare Srinivasan
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
Young Royals breaks down the systemic flaws in the Swedish monarchy.

Royal hierarchies broken down by depicting stereotypes

Amare Srinivasan, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2022

Mariners drought finally over

Evan Sadler and Amare Srinivasan
November 7, 2022
Load More Stories

Talisman

The Student News Site of Ballard High School
© 2023 • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Donate to Talisman

Menu
Activate Search
Home
Amare Srinivasan