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Acknowledging Juneteenth
Acknowledging Juneteenth
2023 prom in review
2023 prom in review
Appreciating culture outside the classroom
Appreciating culture outside the classroom
Golden Beavers and BHS Foundation scholarship recipients pose with Principal Abby Hunt after the annual Scholarships Awards Luncheon.
Annual Golden Beaver awards
Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexican Independence Day, nor is it particularly celebrated in Mexico.
Changing the narrative of May Fifth
Books to read for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage month
PEN-15 perfectly captures the discomfort of adolescence while remaining funny and engaging.
Watch to rectify your seventh grade experience
How ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Brings a Game of Imagination to Life
How ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Brings a Game of Imagination to Life
‘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
with the original film being a beloved part of the Disney cannon, the live action remake recaptures the world under the sea.
What we know about new ‘The Little Mermaid’ remake
Chemistry teacher Melissa Povey has a passion for creating her own clothing and started sewing in the second grade.
A handcrafted narrative
Rebecca Howsmon joins staff this year, equipped to teach genetics, biology and systems medicine.
A teacher’s first year experience
John Fosters maritime class goes on a field trip on South Lake Union to learn about the Virginia V ship.
Maritime Academy makes a splash
Current ASB Clubs Coordinator Addy Wynkoop (11, left) works with ASB adviser Laura Lehni (right) in the leadership class.
Welcoming new leadership
Taking her l’amour du français to another level
Senior midfielder Gray Levasseur leaps well above his Lakeside opponent to make a header.
Boys’ soccer second in state finish
Fastpitch softball competes in state tournament
Senior Captain Max Finkelstein finishing his swing during a 4-1 victory over Kentridge at T-Mobile park. (Courtesy of Quinton Brewster)
Spring sports season in review
Goalie Cody Lavin making a save against West Seattle lacrosse. (Courtesy of Ed Tanaka)
Cody Lavin’s lacrosse journey
Dallas Stars vs Seattle Kraken. (Courtesy of Matt Wesche)
Kraken on the rise
From an everyday necessity, to an emotional sanctuary, to the site of an administrative barrage, Ballards bathrooms are everything.
Absurdity Unveiled
Not only were there a variety of styles and colors this year, people procured dresses both online and in person!
Prom dress trends 2023
The distinctive divide in class culture
A picture of Venice, Italy, captured by Amare Srinivasan on his international travels.
Fun in the sun; summer activities to beat the heat
Students feel more pressure to fill their summers with activities to gain accolades, instead of having fun.
The summer dilemma

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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
Drakes 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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