Zach Lee and Oliver Zorich  Seniors Oliver Zorich (he/him) and Zach Lee (he/him) have matching “crunk” tattoos on the inside of their lips. They both said that the tattoo’s placement was practical...

  Courtyard Bathrooms The courtyard bathrooms are feared by many, hated by most. These stumpy structures stick out like a stinky sore thumb in the serenity of the courtyard. For those who...

Throughout October, several research teams at the University of Washington pioneered advanced technologies and trailblazed scientific discoveries, including prototypes of wearable cameras that can detect...

Dangers of self-diagnosis Imagine trying to focus in class, but repeatedly feeling the urge to check your phone for any new notifications. You regularly hear your friends use the phrase “I’m so OCD”...

  Within the last three months, the Israel-Gaza conflict has developed on both military and humanitarian fronts as new actors become increasingly entrenched and Israeli policy on aid to Gaza...

Anoushka’s Pie That Makes You Go Nuts! Junior Anoushka Vyas (she/her) loves to bake pecan pie for her family during the fall. She said that pecans are one of her favorite seasonal treats because...

Questions Move a point DOWN on the underground legend/cheeky scale for each question you answer yes to. Start at (0,0) on the graph. Does your playlist make you feel cooler than you are? Are...

Rap: Senior Jaxon Coburn (he/him) has had his fair share of experiences with live music in Seattle. He said rap concerts are his favorite, having seen artists like Future, Travis Scott and Don Toliver...

Cross country This fall, the girls varsity cross country team and sophomore Sammy Connell qualified for the state championship; last year, only a couple athletes made it to state. This was the first time...

The United States has long played a central role in the Israel-Gaza conflict, with recent events further highlighting its immense influence. Since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel, the U.S. has sent...

The trend of “grade inflation” — the distribution of grades that don’t align with the student’s mastery of taught material — has prompted debate over the degree to which grading alone should...