Considering self-love
Audri Saulters and Sophie Bourgoin
February 13, 2018
Pink hearts, cards in the mail and fellow students making out in every corner; the Valentine’s Day season has yet again inspired the outcry of its usual hopeless romantics and cynical singles. Modern Valentine’s day is centered entirely around the idea of romance and expressions of love targeted t...
Awesome Possum Podcast Ep. 1: “This Old Dog”
Kyle Bender and Christian Barlow
February 5, 2018
Hello! We, Christian and Kyle, are excited to announce the inaugural episode of our podcast, the Awesome Super Old Music Podcast of Old Super Awesome Music or ASOMPOSAM (pronounced “Awesome Possum,” of course). We don't always review old music, but we do think possums are pretty cool. In this first ...
Classroom turns courtroom for weeklong mock trial
Kaylea Agate, Reporter
February 1, 2018
The gavel raps sharply against the desk and the judges take their seats, signaling that court is now in session. A witness is called and takes the stand after being sworn in by the bailiff, and an attorney approaches to begin questioning. In room 913, the Pullman Trial is in full swing. From Jan...
“The Egg and I” in review
Maya Holt, Web Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2018
The Valhalla players’ performance of “The Egg and I” centers on the theme of making the most of things — both for the characters and the actors who play them. The main characters, Betty MacDonald in particular (senior Katie Orr), are making the best of their situation as novice chicken farmers. The...
DECA claims 98 trophies at area competition
Surya Hendry, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2018
On Jan. 5, Inglemoor DECA was a strong competitor at the area competition, with 98 of the 161 competitors advancing to the state level. This was despite the 2017-18 school year being a year of extreme change for the chapter. For the first time, freshmen were in the DECA program, and a new adviser, ...
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” review
Megan Munson, Co-editor-in-chief
January 10, 2018
From the first notes of the age-old theme song, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” sent long-time fans’ hearts fluttering. With every release, the Star Wars franchise is held to a high standard by generations of viewers. “The Last Jedi” lived up to this standard; its combination of old and new cha...
Board games for a rainy day
Kaylea Agate, Reporter
January 1, 2018
“Codenames” “Codenames” is an innovative new spy-themed game that’s sure to be a hit. Using an answer key that relates to the grid of cards arrayed on the table, one team member gives clues to help their teammates identify which of the cards (each containing a code name) belong to their tea...
“The Thrill of It All” review
Brian Xie, Reporter
December 29, 2017
With his previous album “In the Lonely Hour” selling over six million units worldwide and winning four Grammys, it’s no surprise that singer-songwriter Sam Smith returned with powerful vocal strength in his 2017 album “The Thrill of It All.” Smith, known for his haunting ballads center...
Protect the future of the internet with net neutrality
Oliver Hopcroft, Opinion Editor
December 13, 2017
On Dec. 14, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote on a proposal by the Chairman, Ajit Pai, that would remove restrictions requiring internet service providers to treat all web content equally. If passed, this proposal will not only be dangerous for free speech, but harmful to every co...
Designer clothes and the death of individuality
Christian Barlow, Sports Editor
December 10, 2017
In the fall and winter of 2015, countless videos went viral depicting thousands of people waiting in line for 10 hours outside department stores for a crowbar that the New York skate clothing line Supreme released. The only thing setting this product apart from other crowbars was the company name embl...
Cami Brix, Shannon Hong, and Oliver Hopcroft
June 13, 2019
Oliver Hopcroft When each issue arrives, I love the smell of ink and the feeling of fresh newsprint as I pick up a paper. Each time, I’m reminded of how proud I am of our...
