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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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Students feel more pressure to fill their summers with activities to gain accolades, instead of having fun.

The summer dilemma

Evan Sadler, Staff Reporter
June 23, 2023
‘One Wayne G,’ released April 21, is a compilation of almost 200 songs, spanning eight hours and 43 minutes, ranging from projects he began in 2018 to tracks he finished four months ago.

There’s only one Wayne Gretzky

Evan Sadler, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2023
Three, two, one

Three, two, one

Evan Sadler, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2023
the new 'Ant Man' is disappointment, riding on the back of the MCU.

A dive into the Quantum Realm

Evan Sadler, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2023
French is only offered at Ballard by Sturgeon and language teacher Mark Quinn, with a combined six periods total, five by Sturgeon and one by Quinn.

Budget cuts cause concern for the future of language programs

Evan Sadler, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2023
Courtesy of Ralph Bloemers

Earth Service Corps raises funds for PNW environmentalism

Evan Sadler, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2022
Drake's new album, "Her Loss" gives the listener a nostalgic look at past Drake albums, while infusing it with fresh concepts.

Drake, reimagined

Evan Sadler, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2022

Mariners drought finally over

Evan Sadler and Amare Srinivasan
November 7, 2022
About 80% of colleges in America have gone test optional through 2023, with an estimated 75% becoming test optional for graduates of 2024 (Courtesy of Evan Sadler). Top schools which are requiring standardized tests include Georgetown, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Colgate, contrary to highly praised programs like that of the Ivy League, Stanford, or Northwestern.

Should you take the SAT post COVID?

Evan Sadler, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2022
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