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Freshman Jack Reese was one of three candidates elected to be an Ambassador on Friday Oct. 18
Freshmen elections bring new faces to ASB
Magnolia community members rally for K-8 schools on Sept. 17, 2024 with the goal of keeping their schools open.
Schools close as communities protest
They’re trying to save money by not filling custodial positions,” said Omar Kaufmann.
Custodial staff reduction raises concern
New security doorbell that sutdents have to ring to be let into the building.
New district-wide security program meets mixed reaction
The biggest change is that lunch, once a leisurely hour, has been reduced to just 30 minutes. (Marley Helfer)
Half: the lunch story
“Like All Before You”, is defined by its cover, the title shoved unapologetically into the corner to make way for the surreal landscape of a pale eye crying silver tears.
Electronic Utopia
The movie features prominently the outstanding chemistry of Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds.
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ answers our prayers
His Three Daughters” ultimately spends enough time focusing upon itself that it fails to cater to the insatiable appetite of modern media.
‘His Three Daughters’ allows itself to be human
The plot follows Wilbur (Isabella Ward de Campos Gonçalves), the runt of his litter of pigs.
‘Charlotte’s Web’ revisits a childhood classic
“Medúlla’s” organically stark sonic landscape creates not only an intimate experience for the listener, but a physical one.
The triumph of a voice
Robyn Maddess taught at BHS for 14 years, impacting countless individuals in the BHS community and beyond. In honor of her contributions to the school, the Life Skills Lab has been renamed to Ms. Robyn’s Life Skills Lab, and a celebration of her life was held at the Elks Club for friends and family (pictured above).
An unforgettable impact: more than just a teacher
Photo of the image that appears on school-issued devices that reads “this page is blocked.” (Seattle Public Schools)
District restricts online curricula
Data and quotes sourced from a Talisman survey of 85 anonymous students.
The election issue: gen Z, social media and politics
Asian Student Union (ASU) selling bubble tea at the front door entrance during lunch
Celebrating Asian American Heritage Month with the Asian Student Union
Schools across the country have adopted a new form of surveillance: Social Sentinel. It's intended use is admirable, that is proactively handling possible security concerns in the digital townsquare of social media
Exploring the role of AI surveillance in school monitoring of social media
Ever since senior Bianca Potesta realized that collegiate sports would be an opportunity for her to continue to play at an extremely high level, even if she didn’t play professionally, she has been working towards making a program.
How to tackle the recruiting process
Sophomore Silas Horn is quick on his feet and has amazing reaction speed. He mentions how he can think of strategies on the spot within a few short moments. (Courtesy of Silas Horn)
May the swords be with you
Henry Willy [pictured left] taking the field with his teammates in a 10-11 loss vs. Saas.
Boys lacrosse poised for a playoff run this spring
Opening day of the Mariners season, in a 6-4 loss to the Red Sox.
A new season for the mariners
Cheer team competes at nationals in two categories
America is feeling the heat of incendiary political rhetoric
America is feeling the heat of incendiary political rhetoric
"Fleabag's" second season orbits the titular Fleabag's relationship with a Catholic priest, and, ultimately, his inability to put her above his God.
A love affair with religion
To cheat or not to cheat (yep, I stole that)
My adventure began just two months ago, on Aug. 24, 2024, when I took my first step onto American soil.
Living the American dream as an exchange student
GoGuardian is a software that allows teachers to block websites that aren't academic related and it allows teachers to get alerts about if students are googling phrases that are dangerous
Screen monitoring for student safety

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Data and quotes sourced from a Talisman survey of 85 anonymous students.

The election issue: gen Z, social media and politics

Madeleine Clark and Xander Howarth
November 14, 2024
"Fleabag's" second season orbits the titular Fleabag's relationship with a Catholic priest, and, ultimately, his inability to put her above his God.

A love affair with religion

Xander Howarth, Opinions Editor
November 7, 2024
His Three Daughters” ultimately spends enough time focusing upon itself that it fails to cater to the insatiable appetite of modern media.

‘His Three Daughters’ allows itself to be human

Xander Howarth, Opinions Editor
November 1, 2024
Almost every conversation in the film is about sex or tennis, and these conversations feel like rallies of the senses. While this could make the move passably brilliant, it really only makes it entertaining. "Challengers" is a joyous trainwreck of the senses, each one of them thrown around against the audiences will.

Broken hearts and broken rackets

Xander Howarth, Opinions editor
June 10, 2024
Junior Sam Razumma plays Uncle Fester, the musicals narrator who guides us through the devious Addams Family history. (Tansy Velush)

When you’re an Addams

Xander Howarth, Opinions editor
May 5, 2024
It seems at the center of the story is Bella's evolution, her growing love and appreciation of life. (Pixstory)

Sometimes fiction can just be fiction

Xander Howarth, Opinions editor
March 19, 2024

“Peace comes when stories are celebrated.”

Xander Howarth, Opinions editor
February 2, 2024
"The Holdovers" Promotional image (IMDB)

Holding Over the holiday Spirit

Xander Howarth, Opinions Editor
December 12, 2023
Each year, we celebrate the holidays earlier and earlier.

It seems like none of us can enjoy November

Xander Howarth, Opinions editor
December 12, 2023
interscope.com

That took some Guts

Xander Howarth, Opinions Editor
November 7, 2023
Rebecca Howsmon joins staff this year, equipped to teach genetics, biology and systems medicine.

A teacher’s first year experience

Xander Howarth, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2023
Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexican Independence Day, nor is it particularly celebrated in Mexico.

Changing the narrative of May Fifth

Xander Howarth, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2023
For months before the test, students devote themselves to their studies.

How to Study for your AP test:

Xander Howarth and Olivia Schaer
April 24, 2023

A Librarian’s Love

Xander Howarth, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2023
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

Xander Howarth, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2023
‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ times I sobbed over this book

‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ times I sobbed over this book

Xander Howarth, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2023
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

Xander Howarth, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2023
After students gathered at City Hall, organizers led the group in a march through the surrounding streets. Thousands gathered around the focal point of the march: the large banner that read, “Ingraham Strong.”

Seattle students walk out for gun control and mental health resources

Hazel Engstrom, Xander Howarth, and Marley Helfer
December 15, 2022
Pasta Van co-founder Dexter Czark (left) passes out pasta to junior Marley Williams (right).

From sketchy to delicious

Xander Howarth, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2022
Freshman Sabi Yoon givers her speech about why freshmen students should vote to help improve school diversity.

Newest Freshman Ambassadors

Xander Howarth, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2022
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We’re glad her mom died

Xander Howarth, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2022
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