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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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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

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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