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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
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”
While the pull between popular and traditional remans prevalent as the group expresses desires to live beyond the reservation, the blend of cultures is refreshingly casual. (Bubblyweb)
Depicting diversity through humor and authenticity
(Plastic Death) is, to say the least, an experience. (Glass Beach/Band camp)
Glass Beach releases genreless sophomore album ‘Plastic Death’
It seems at the center of the story is Bellas evolution, her growing love and appreciation of life. (Pixstory)
Sometimes fiction can just be fiction
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
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
Techlessly speaking
Techlessly speaking
Many of these collectors have upwards of twenty water bottles in their collections and have built shelves in their houses to display all of them.
Stanley tumblers, consumerism and the lifetime of a trend

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For Meyer, playing on varsity this year is only the start of her journey to reaching her intrinsic goals for athletic success.

Freshman courting excellence for girls varsity basketball

Penelope Neireiter, News editor
February 6, 2024
“Hunger games: The ballad of songbirds and snakes” (IMDB)

The odds were in the favor of ‘The Hunger Games prequal’

Penelope Neireiter, News Editor
December 12, 2023
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

Penelope Neireiter, News Editor
November 7, 2023
Appreciating culture outside the classroom

Appreciating culture outside the classroom

Penelope Neireiter, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2023
Chemistry teacher Melissa Povey has a passion for creating her own clothing and started sewing in the second grade.

A handcrafted narrative

Penelope Neireiter, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2023
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
Violet Vargas (10) performed Mexican folklore (folklórico) to Palomita at the Multicultural Assembly on Mar. 31 in the gym.

Sharing and celebrating culture through presentations and dance

Penelope Neireiter, Staff Reporter
May 23, 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

Penelope Neireiter, Staff Reporter
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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