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Students of the University of Washington had an encampment calling upon the college to divest their funding in corporations that work with Israel. It lasted three weeks from its start in late April.

College campus protests prove a divisive issue

Growing up around the federal legalization of gay marriage in response to massive protest in 2015 and widespread Black Lives Matter demonstrations in 2020, this generation of youth has learned an effective...

Teachers retire to explore new kingdoms

Teachers retire to explore new kingdoms

Cheers to Chemistry After 40 years of teaching (24 of which were at Inglemoor) general and IB chemistry teacher Mark Emery (he/him) is retiring alongside his wife, a teacher in a different school district....

Seniors pursue higher education overseas

Seniors pursue higher education overseas

Zoë Meyer For graduating senior Zoë Meyer (she/her), college means traveling more than 7,000 miles to Wellington, New Zealand, to study interior architecture at Victoria University of Wellington. “In...

Student Narrative: Emily Mo

Student Narrative: Emily Mo

Jun 20, 2024

I stroked my hand over the light, delicate hairs on my head. My bangs no longer shielded my eyes, and I could finally see myself clearly in the mirror in front of me. There was a new balance to my stance...

Mr. Nelke poses with the burrito he burned in the microwave after accidentally setting the timer to 30 minutes instead of three. The incident earlier this year set off the fire alarm and was recounted with humor by
many of his coworkers. When the firefighters arrived, some were even his
former students! Photo courtesy of Shawn Rainwater.

Honoring Mr. Nelke, beloved teacher and friend

Claire Meng (she/her), Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 20, 2024

On May 29, beloved math teacher and varsity girls soccer coach Kent Nelke passed away from cancer. His 18 years at Inglemoor have left a tremendous impact on those who knew him, and he will be remembered...

Editor goodbyes: Happily ever after

Editor goodbyes: Happily ever after

Cate Bouvet When I applied to Nordic, I didn’t understand the importance of journalism. I had saved the application to my computer desktop the summer before my freshman year, forgotten about it, and...

Video feed of a water sample from the Puget Sound under a microscope at the Seattle Aquarium. The sample is full of phytoplankton or “plant” plankton, called diatoms, and debris from algae. Stretched across the screen, a bright blue thread camouflages within this microscopic ecosystem. This blue thread is microplastic.

Microplastics: A not so micro problem

Ava Hedin (she/her), Co-Business Manager, PR Team May 28, 2024

You wouldn’t believe me if I told you that on average, the human body ingests 5 grams of microplastic per week — the size of a credit card. This translates to over 120,000 grams per year, according...

Does Gen Z really want kids?

Does Gen Z really want kids?

As climate change worsens, inflation rises and politics grows more tumultuous, it’s no wonder Generation Z is more hesitant than other generations to have children. “I feel like it's a money thing...

Imposter syndrome steals students’ confidence

Imposter syndrome steals students’ confidence

Imposter syndrome is a psychological health phenomenon that causes individuals to question their own skills, intellect and success, according to the National Library of Health Medicine. People experiencing...

Beeman performing aerial silks in the 2023 SANCA Annual Showcase Spectacular. Photo courtesy of Allie Beeman

Students showcase shining passions

Klaira Zhang (she/her), Co-Editor-in-Chief, Co-Business Manager May 20, 2024

Last summer, sophomore Allie Beeman (she/her) toured with the Strata Circus, the biggest youth circus in the United States. She was inspired to start performing in the circus by her mom, a past...

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