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Student opinions vary on the effectiveness of AI writing software.
ChatGPT makes its mark on student integrity
Participants will stand outside of houses, cars or workplaces, waiting for their targets.
Senior Assassin 2023: behind the scenes
Choir went to the Museum of Natural History, shopped on Fifth Avenue and saw the show ‘Hadestown’ on Broadway.
Choir performs in New York City
Sadie Kibelstis (right) and Q Adamson (left) march through Disneyland.
Band takes on Disneyland
The grandchild of four Holocaust survivors, Arik Cohen, tells stories of endurance to never forget the tragedy of the Holocaust.
Connecting past to present: Holocaust speaker makes an impact
Bella Mojoros (12) piece Quiet Right Now, was inspired by the desk in her room on a late summer day where she felt completely at peace.
Four students exhibit talent at Naramore student art museum show
Corrine Iacobucci (10), Sophie Nash (11) and Anna Hoffman (10) depict the pivotal moment in which Mary meets Colin, this is one of the many touching relationships found in the show.
‘Secret Garden’ shows talent and dedication of students and staff
Sam and Tara Carpenter stand in front of an ambulance on the streets of New York
Scream VI: ‘We’re all suspects’
Cover image for EBK Jaaybos most recent single Accidental Smoke.
Rapper EBK Jaaybo, and the negative portrayal of rappers in the media
Boygenius has once again created a cohesive album that amplifies the talent of each individual member.
Boygenius lives up to its name in new album
Bella Mojoros (12) piece Quiet Right Now, was inspired by the desk in her room on a late summer day where she felt completely at peace.
Four students exhibit talent at Naramore student art museum show
The Teen Health center has free test strips and Narcan for any student who requests it.
Saving lives by acknowledging teen opioid use
Alana Gaulin, the new librarian assistant, is almost finished with her master’s program at the University of Washington and fell in love with working at libraries.
New assistant librarian brings her love of Winnie the Pooh
Treats were priced between $1 to $2, with the club raising approximately $200 by the end of the sale.
Sunrise Club fundraises for local environmental organization 350 Seattle
BHS graduate Jaya Flanary pursues her passion for journalism and designing pages.
From a high school reporter to digital editor
So, why was my experience at this Kraken game so overwhelming? It comes back to a few unfortunately predictable things: money, attention and technology.
Advertising and overwhelm: the chaos of attending professional sports games
Mariners enter transformative new MLB season
Julian Pyo playing for Suncheon Hyocheon, his high school in Korea. He started playing baseball when he was just seven years old. (Courtesy of Julian Pyo)
Baseball player compares school sports in Korea to Seattle
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
Senior hockey player Bella Neireiter (97) skating uprink in a 14U-19U intersquad Wild scrimmage. (Courtesy of Meg Patillo)
Seattle Kraken cuts girls’ hockey programs
The modern day student knows the process of standardized testing like the back of their hand – the crazed bubbling of a Scantron under fluorescent gym lights is all too familiar.
The gold standard of American education
In defense of sandals: Going toe to toe with the opposition
Ranking SPS mascots
Every passing period a wild herd of underclassmen flood the halls in front of me.
Learn how to power-walk!
There’s always been a joke about AI one day taking over the world. But now it seems like this might not be a funny joke for long.
The notable concerns with Snapchat’s new “My AI” feature

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There’s always been a joke about AI one day taking over the world. But now it seems like this might not be a funny joke for long.

The notable concerns with Snapchat’s new “My AI” feature

Penelope Neireiter, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2023
Senior hockey player Bella Neireiter (97) skating uprink in a 14U-19U intersquad Wild scrimmage. (Courtesy of Meg Patillo)

Seattle Kraken cuts girls’ hockey programs

Penelope Neireiter, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2023
You part 1 was a disappointment compared to former seasons of the beloved show

‘YOU’ should have stopped after season three

Penelope Neireiter, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2023
Snow days are rare for Seattle students and will become even rarer with new district policy.

District to provide remote learning for snow days

March 17, 2023
A reimagining of what a classic Ballard letterman jacket could look like, instead of the sweatshirts commonly worn now.

A blast from the past: considering the letterman jacket

Penelope Neireiter , Staff Reporter
February 9, 2023
Italian exchange student Laura Grande surveying the court in a game against Blanchet.

Italian exchange student observes life on and off the court

Penelope Neireiter, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2023
Students place phones into numbered hanging pockets on their classroom wall.

Mixed student and teacher opinions on phone use in the classroom

Penelope Neireiter, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2022

Is the movie industry just reboots, sequels, and tropes now?

Penelope Neireiter, Staff Reporter
December 15, 2022
Lunch Manager Lan Dang rings up students during lunch. According to her 300 less students each lunch in the cafeteria.

The first “normal” year since COVID marks the return of lunch fees

Penelope Neireiter and Semai Hagos
November 7, 2022
Umami provides a tasty yet expensive lunch options for hungry students. With a variety of options, the restaurant still fails to attract as many lunchgoers as its competitors.

New Japanese restaurant opens across from school

Penelope Neireiter, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2022
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