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The Philosophy and Ethics club at the Ethics Bowl
ELA teacher Laura Lehni voices her uncertainty for the course of Ethnic Studies.
A class kept from growing: the concern about Ethnic Studies
The junior project opens doors to college credit, along with two additional writing projects. (Sabi Yoon)
Core US History class will offer college credit option next year through junior project
Anya Souza-Ponce, LSU president and a memeber of Bailadores de Bronco, both performed and helped plan the Night of Celebration. (Courtesy of Anya Souza-Ponce)
LSU puts on a Night of Celebration
Junior Sam Razumma plays Uncle Fester, the musicals narrator who guides us through the devious Addams Family history. (Tansy Velush)
When you’re an Addams
(The Cavalier Daily)
Power over Spice is power over the box office
(Them.us)
Chappell Roan’s music is queer, campy fun
This was a movie that served a purpose of summary. To wrap up a thousand tiny pieces into a poorly cut but cleanly aid puzzle (Bubblyweb)
Animating the outline of his soul
(KRTV)
Plucking the petals of the “Killers of the Flower Moon”
After his leadership in the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, Binda began the start of his Washington state governmental campaigns. Currently holding a seat on the Lynwood City Council, Binda is now running for the Washington State Congress.
From Adversity to Triumph
A space not just for women
A space not just for women
Main room in the pub featuring several activities including a photo booth, pool table, televisions, and a main seating room.
Rough and Tumble: the new take on a sports bar
Members of the club conversing and discussing new topics
Psychology Club: the current stand-in for an AP Psychology class
ASL: Outside the barriers of spoken words
ASL: Outside the barriers of spoken words
Cheer team competes at nationals in two categories
Senior wrestler Jacqueline Benson performing a takedown on her opponent.
Student wrestles her way to third place
Junior Lazlo Davis-Rudin after finishing in fifth place at the state tournament.
Boys Wrestling at the State competition
Former Ballard head coach Ross Humphries giving a speech to his team.
The process of retirement for a lifelong coach
Ballard team huddling during an intense timeout.
Boys basketball season ends with hope for the future
They is not working the way it should
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Why are people complaining about Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl?
The power of mock trial programs in high schools
Different social media platforms dont just advocate misinformation, they profit off of it.
Misinformation making its rounds

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Senior midfielder Gray Levasseur leaps well above his Lakeside opponent to make a header.

Boys’ soccer second in state finish

James Liska, Sports Editor
June 23, 2023
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

James Liska, Sports Editor
May 30, 2023
Eduardo Lavender of Rio Grande, Brazil warming up pre-game. “In Brazil, we play sports [separate] from school,” Lavender said. “Here you see everybody playing sports after school, and it’s interesting because we don’t have this in Rio Grande.” (Finn Keenan)

Brazilian student-athlete’s transition to Seattle

James Liska, Sports Editor
April 24, 2023
Blanchet wrestler “cutting” Ballard wrestler Miles Price as Price looks to take advantage of any openings.

Winter sports season in review

James Liska, Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
Senior Kate Lauderback skiing “upper international” at Alpental, one of four Snoqualmie skiing areas.

Where students go for winter sports

James Liska, Sports Editor
February 9, 2023
Libero Josie Adamson (12) delivers a serve against Franklin. The Beavers won this match in three sets.

Fall sports in review

James Liska, Sports Editor
November 7, 2022
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