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In some classes, honors means that students have a few more homework questions or a longer test.
The equitability of an honors track
Ecology students learn about native medicinal plants, such as Kukui, at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.
Biannual Hawaii trip returns for first time since quarantine
This March marks one year since SPS students went into quarantine for COVID-19.
Impacts of COVID on education
Snow days are rare for Seattle students and will become even rarer with new district policy.
District to provide remote learning for snow days
ASB advisor Laura Lehni, Addy Wynkoop and Cass Sylves discuss Winter Ball.
ASB’s perspective on the 2023 Winter Ball
You part 1 was a disappointment compared to former seasons of the beloved show
‘YOU’ should have stopped after season three
‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ times I sobbed over this book
‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ times I sobbed over this book
The simplicity of the show is what allows for such a compelling story, there is a plot of course, but what you stick around for is the blossoming relationship between Joel and Ellie.
“The Last of Us” shows the Best of Us
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
Circe is one of many books with feminist themes that you should read during womens history month.
Women’s History Month reading recommendations
ASB made several announcements about the purpose of Black Lives Matter at School Week.
Black History Month does not end on Feb. 28
Positive Masculinity Club meets Wednesdays at lunch in Brook Braymans classroom, SW106.
Junior starts club to discuss traditional masculinity and femininity
Katrel followed a path of persistence and ambition to explore her interests and find the right community. After high school, she attended six different universities both in and out of the United States.
Living with curiosity: a teacher’s story
Junior Claudia Yovanovich reflects on her hard work as she raises her medal at the state championship this fall for finishing third in both events, the 100-yard backstroke and the 50-yard freestyle.
Leaving behind a legacy: junior swimmer’s passion
Building a family around band
Joe Farley (11) sports a Riddell helmet in a game against Roosevelt. According to the National Health Institute, on average, football players receive 14.3 head impacts per game.
The risks of playing high school football
Blanchet wrestler “cutting” Ballard wrestler Miles Price as Price looks to take advantage of any openings.
Winter sports season in review
Italian exchange student Laura Grande surveying the court in a game against Blanchet.
Italian exchange student observes life on and off the court
Sophomore center Clara Haynes at the freethrow line in a game against Blanchet. The Beavers lost 58-32.
Girls basketball honors over 50 years of Title IX
Arden Rathkopf, Sam Airhart, Simone Ford and Pheobe Howe raise the jib after a race.
Senior Sam Airhart sails his way to Nationals
We were born and raised to work and be faithful consumers, to be a cog in a machine until we’ve rusted. So it makes sense that a day for love is in reality a day of goods to trade and barter for affection.
You Are Worth a Box of Chocolates
While the urinals may rest side by side, those who use them live in fear of being in such close proximity.
Yearning for urinal dividers
Students milled around the museum, dancing, talking, and admiring the fine art.
Winter Ball: Ballard’s Night at the Museum
Students cross the street on 15th avenue after school to catch the Metro bus home.
Student problems with 15th Avenue
What would happen if you got caught in an avalanche, got injured or got separated from your group? If you’re going into the wilderness without alertness and with a false sense of safety, you’re taking a big risk.
Risk vs. reward: you can’t fake your safety in the backcountry

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Instances of violence raise concerns for students that walk or rely on public transportation to get to and from school.

Maintaining a safe neighborhood in the midst of unsettling crises

March 17, 2023
ISU intends on hosting a collaborative drum-making event in the hopes of curating enough materials and experience for students and staff.

Student leaders unite to teach on cultural diversity

February 9, 2023
Adoptee Club colored infographic

[Photo] Assistant principal helps revive Adoptee and Foster Club

December 16, 2022
Hiring process for assistant principals colored graphic

[Photo] New assistant principal shares goals and ambitions

December 16, 2022
Players from BHS gather with the Roosevelt Rough Riders at the end of the Unified basketball game to receive sportsmanship awards.

Unified breaks down barriers of separation through sports

Semai Hagos, Features Editor
December 16, 2022
The Disability book collection embodies diversity in the Disabled community.

Disability book collection creates wider variety of books

December 2, 2021
Security Specialist JJ converses with senior Tucker Anderson (left), junior Abdelfatah Ibrahim (middle) and senior Sam Airhart (right) on his last day in the commons.

Security specialist moves to south Seattle school

November 7, 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
June 2021 online PTSA General Meeting Participants congratulate Math Teacher Jan Drabek on winning one of the Educator of the Year awards.

Keeping up with the PTSA

Semai Hagos, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2021
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