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Fire Keepers Daughter one of the many books that has been banned by highschools remains on the shelf BHS
Students and staff weigh in on recent book bans
Student athletes call for after-school games to balance sports and academics
Student athletes call for after-school games to balance sports and academics
The robberies have been targeted towards ususpecting teens in the Ballard area
String of student muggings in the Ballard area
Alessa Iliakis speaking in front of the Freshman Class
Insight into the the freshman elections
Acknowledging Juneteenth
Acknowledging Juneteenth
Written by the BHS ensemble of 2023 and directed by Miller Shor, the cast bows for curtain call. “Sonnets For a New Century” asks the question: “What could you not leave this world without saying?”
Fall play reflects on the legacy one leave’s behind
Marvel
Protected: Second season of Disney+ show ‘Loki’ exceeds expectations
interscope.com
That took some Guts
Image of Ember from Elemental
Disney’s latest release has an impactful theme
We have soul gardening to do
We have soul gardening to do
The changing college landscape
The changing college landscape
Alex Guettler teaching a lesson to students
Employing his skills to support all learners
Executive Board member Noir Goldberg protesting at student-led rally at City Hall against gun violence in 2022.
Making your voice count
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
As far as boxing, Sullivan believes The most important part is finding a good coach, and thankfully, I have a really good one who pushes us past our limits in a safe way.”
Female boxer defying all odds
New Zealand and Namibia battle out a hard fought rugby match
Do students know about the Rugby World Cup?
Sophomore Cassidy Armstrong runs to the finish line, leaving her previous record in the dust.
Sophomore cross-country runner wins big
During a rainy match, junior golfers Skate Yoder and Brady Miailovich line up a putt.
Golf team grows as participation flourishes
Senior midfielder Gray Levasseur leaps well above his Lakeside opponent to make a header.
Boys’ soccer second in state finish
Drivers Education paves a bumpy road towards equity
Drivers Education paves a bumpy road towards equity
The chart showing the percentage of students at BHS. There are 440 freshman, 407 sophomore, 409 junior students and 425 senior students.
The class of 2027 is changing the narrative
A first look at Rachel Zeglers portrayal of Snow White
Rachel Zegler’s take on feminism is uninspired
AI can’t hop out of the computer to meet the writers on the streets of Hollywood
AI can’t hop out of the computer to meet the writers on the streets of Hollywood
From an everyday necessity, to an emotional sanctuary, to the site of an administrative barrage, Ballards bathrooms are everything.
Absurdity Unveiled

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Senate Bill 5048, which was signed into law on May 4, eliminates the fees from “College in the High School” programs like UWHS starting during the 2023-2024 school year.

University of Washington in the High Schools becomes free

May 23, 2023

Books to read for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage month

Hazel Engstrom, Copy Editor
May 30, 2023
The Teen Health center has free test strips and Narcan for any student who requests it.

Saving lives by acknowledging teen opioid use

Hazel Engstrom, Copy Editor
April 21, 2023
Circe is one of many books with feminist themes that you should read during womens history month.

Women’s History Month reading recommendations

Hazel Engstrom, Copy Editor
March 21, 2023

The equitability of an honors track

March 17, 2023
Social media has been adapted and harnessed as a tool for connectivity with results both positive and negative.

Seattle Public Schools sues social media companies

Hazel Engstrom, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2023
(Daphne Knox)

FIFA’s greed is ruining soccer

Hazel Engstrom, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2022
After students gathered at City Hall, organizers led the group in a march through the surrounding streets. Thousands gathered around the focal point of the march: the large banner that read, “Ingraham Strong.”

Seattle students walk out for gun control and mental health resources

Hazel Engstrom, Xander Howarth, and Marley Helfer
December 15, 2022
Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Iranian women after a woman was killed at the hands of the morality police.

Iranian immigration lawyer explains the protests taking place in Iran

Hazel Engstrom, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2022
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