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Nordic News

The student news site of Inglemoor High School

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Creating positive gym attitudes can start in the sports community by reaching out to teammates, coaches and captains. Prioritizing health over size and ability is something that several athletes are trying to bring attention to in order to maintain the fun and find relief from stress that the gym brings. 

Gym rats have bad reps

While gym culture has often been stereotyped as closed-off, competitive and toxic, the environment at the gym can be a healthy and supportive community for everyone. As the gym community continues to expand,...

Amanda Ellis, Gage Hopkins, Jordan Chong and Zaldy Rogero have boarded the Viking ship.

All aboard the Viking ship: New teachers on deck

Amanda Ellis After earning her bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia, Amanda Ellis (she/her) started out as a dietician before switching careers during the pandemic. Now, after getting...

The recent installation of new menstrual product dispensers has both pros and cons for students who need them.

Disrupting the cycle: Misuse of new menstrual products

Menstrual products are a necessity, but their accessibility, availability and quality have long been an issue. On May 3, 2021, Washington state House Bill 1273 was signed into law. The bill states that,...

Sophomore Lauren Vesely opens up TikTok to de-stress after a long Monday on Nov. 10. “TikTok is fun because there’s always something new to learn on it,” she said.

The dangers of misinformation on TikTok

According to a study by the Pew Research Center, as of 2022, more than two-thirds of Americans ages 13-17 use TikTok, making it the second most popular platform among teenagers behind YouTube. TikTok promotes...

The school bathrooms are a terrible sight to behold.

The state of school bathrooms: Flushed expectations

"I think the toilet has leprosy because it's losing all its skin."-Jeff Storms
The school's lack of water fountains has many students frustrated and thirsty.

Where’s the water: The effects of inaccessible fountains

Last year, Northshore School District directed its schools to shut down their water fountains to prevent the spread of COVID. Instead, they paid for and installed water jugs, so students would have water....

The ever-growing cost of college tuition has many students worried for their future.

The climbing cost of college

As the cost of college tuition rises, high schoolers are looking for ways to offset it. Whether they’re planning to work through college, apply for financial aid and scholarships, take out private loans...

 “Once you read this article, go check in on your friends and just say, ‘How are you doing?’ ‘Have you seen any of this?’ ‘Have you experienced any of this?’” - Marita White.

Breaking the silence: Teen Dating Violence

Defining Teen Dating Violence In a recent Nordic News student survey regarding Intimate Partner Violence, also known as Domestic Violence, 14.4% of 94 respondents said they are survivors of emotional...

Senior Katherine Zuo displays her successful application submission to Stanford University on the Common Application on November 9, 2022.

Hard work doesn’t guarantee a spot at Harvard

In 2021, the Common Application received more than six million first-year applications to over 1,000 colleges in their system, an 11% increase from 2020. As more students pursue a college education, gaining...

GSA co-president Isabel Amaya leads a club meeting about club rules and anonymity.

Spotlight: Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

Weiju Wang (he/him), Co-Copy Editor Nov 2, 2022

Every Monday after school, GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) meets in room 404 to create a safe space for LGBTQ students. Although it advertises itself as a “queer club,” GSA’s leaders emphasize...

Kirsten Vesely stands outisde of Sherwood’s Forest at Inglemoor before a track banquet on
the evening of June 2.

Vesley returns to Inglemoor

Mireya Avalos, Co-Editor-in-Chief Aug 26, 2022

Kirsten Vesely, who has served as the Effective Practice and Induction Coach for Northshore School District since 2018, will return to Inglemoor next year as a teacher of Pre-IB English 9 and English 11....

Former graduates to graduates to be

Former graduates to graduates to be

Arushi Sharma and Miriam Miller-Friday Aug 26, 2022

To the class of 2022 While growing up, Dr. Tom Carter, an Inglemoor alumnus from the Class of 1967, was upset with the prevalence of bigotry and the ignorance of people regarding history. He used this...

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