For many students, their relationship with their body image is constantly at the forefront of their minds. In a poll of 115 students, 81% reported that they feel insecure about their bodies, and about...

During the 2022 congressional midterm elections — which happen every two years and are held within a presidential term — the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement estimates...

Land Acknowledgements The first people of the Salish Sea have lived along the lakes, rivers and saltwater for more than 10,000 years. Before pioneers arrived, the Coast Salish people lived in winter houses...

From doctors appointments to sickness, there are many reasons a student may be absent or tardy. In some cases, students skip a class to take a break and hangout with friends. Junior Keithan Spelhaug (he/him)...

It all started on 2022, Feb. 24. I woke up to strong explosions at 5 a.m. when Russian troops invaded Ukraine. My family was afraid of the incessant “hails,” which is a multiple-launch rocket system...

Ebonisha Washington After working in the education sector for 15 years, Assistant Principal Ebonisha Washington (she/her) decided she needed a new challenge: working with high school students. After...

Nearly 30% of high school students in the U.S. work during the school year, according to Walden University. In Washington state, the minimum age to work is 14 years old. Students are most commonly employed...

Due to a $21 million shortfall, the NSD budget has been cut by 5%, according to the district website. Despite NSD’s efforts to keep budget constraints away from the classroom, teachers are becoming more...

Birth Control and Pregnancy Many sexually active teens use birth control to prevent pregnancy. Junior Eva Cohen* (she/her) uses a NuvaRing, a small flexible ring that’s placed inside the vagina and...

Hope Rasa When I joined Nordic during remote learning, it was boring and difficult. The whole point of online school is not doing any real work, and Nordic got in the way of that. I almost quit; but I’m...