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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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Not only were there a variety of styles and colors this year, people procured dresses both online and in person!

Prom dress trends 2023

Jill Sousley, Staff Reporter
June 23, 2023

Fastpitch softball competes in state tournament

Jill Sousley, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2023
From the absolutely killer 400 meter dash to the hurdles, track events offer a variety of challenges.

Ranking track events

Jill Sousley, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2023
Sadie Kibelstis (right) and Q Adamson (left) march through Disneyland.

Band takes on Disneyland

Jill Sousley, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2023
New movie highlights one of the most famous business deals in sports history

New movie highlights one of the most famous business deals in sports history

Jill Sousley , Staff Reporter
March 21, 2023
This March marks one year since SPS students went into quarantine for COVID-19.

Impacts of COVID on education

Jill Sousley, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2023
DECA members hold up their club symbol, the DECA diamond.

DECA is going to State

Jill Sousley, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2023
The 2023 performers at this years Coachella Festival, set to have a more diverse cast of performers than ever before

Coachella 2023 lineup

Jill Sousley , Staff Reporter
February 9, 2023
Henry the Cat lays on the windowsill at his house.

The community’s favorite furry friend

Jill Sousley, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2022
Marvel returns with a compelling sequel to the original film, featuring a memorial to late actor Chadwick Boseman.

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ and why you should watch it Marvel honors late actor Chadwick Boseman in new movie

Jill Sousley , Staff Reporter
December 13, 2022
Teachers were interviewed on their favorite pens. Their choices reflect their personality and teaching style.

An interesting insight to your teachers’ favorite pens

November 7, 2022
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