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The student news site of Inglemoor High School

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Sofia Leotta

Sofia Leotta, Copy Editor

Senior Sofia Leotta is the Copy Editor of Nordic News for the 2020-2021 school year. She aims to use her writing to elevate noteworthy current events within the world, as well as the compelling voices of the IHS community members. Outside of Nordic, she is a full-IB student who loves reading books, hanging out with her family/cats, and advocating for environmental justice. Sofia emphasizes sustainability in her community as a President of IHS Earth Corps, Vice-President of the student-founded organization AgConnection, and Leader of NSD’s Sustainability Ambassadors team. 

All content by Sofia Leotta
Through a recent survey, Nordic has compiled a list of the top scholarships as reported by students. Art by Sofia Leotta and Selin Asan.

Scholarships

Sofia Leotta and Selin Asan
Jun 12, 2021
College mail, swarming and overwhelming students, fails to leave a lasting impact on students and, instead, negatively affects the natural world. Art by Sofia Leotta.

Editorial: College mail is becoming increasingly irrelevant

Sofia Leotta, Copy Editor
May 18, 2021
Paid internships bring classroom skills to the workplace for relevant, real-world learning. Art by Sofia Leotta.

Paid internships set high school students up for real-world success

Sofia Leotta, Copy Editor
Mar 10, 2021
Nordic’s Sofia Leotta and Kath Shelden discuss the many habitats, traits, and fun facts about numerous plant and animal species in Western Washington, ranging from the Douglas Fir Tee to the Pacific Tree Frog. Art by Sofia Leotta and Kath Shelden.

Nordic’s Winter Plant Guide

Sofia Leotta and Kath Shelden
Feb 17, 2021
Stan culture can be seen as both a place of obsessive toxic behavior and a digital space that builds community. Art by Link Gazey

Point/Counterpoint: Is stan culture toxic?

Link Gazey and Sofia Leotta
Feb 12, 2021
From mysteries to heart-warming dramas, Nordic has compiled a list of binge worthy shows to watch over winter break. Art by Sofia Leotta.

Binge-worthy shows to cure your holiday boredom

Tam Tran and Sofia Leotta
Dec 20, 2020
Paying exposed or symptonic workers to self-quarantine should be a fundamental component of the United State’s COVID-19 response. Art by Sofia Leotta.

Editorial: Potentially-contagious workers should be paid to stay home

Sofia Leotta and Tyler Vuu
Dec 10, 2020
Though social media activism has it's benefits, activism must extend beyond social media content in order to make a real impact. Art by Jackie Su.

Instagram advocacy needs a more direct approach

Jackie Su and Sofia Leotta
Nov 28, 2020
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is projected to win the presidency and become the 46th president of the United States. He and his running mate, Vice-president elect Kamala Harris will be inaugurated Jan. 20th, 2021. Art by Sofia Leotta.

[Photo] Trump faces more legal defeats as Biden begins transition

Miles Gelatt, News Editor
Nov 4, 2020
Cancel culture perpetuates both hostility and accountability within the digital world. Art by Sofia Leotta.

Point/Counterpoint: Cancel Culture

Sofia Leotta and Minita Layal
Oct 8, 2020
Comet NEOWISE as seen on July 9th in Cathcart WA. Photo by Eli Shafer

Comet NEOWISE captivates skywatchers through the end of July

Sofia Leotta, Copy Editor
Jul 23, 2020
Learning platforms respond to COVID-19 with free resources

Learning platforms respond to COVID-19 with free resources

Sofia Leotta, Copy Editor
May 10, 2020
Paraeducators connect classrooms with specialized support

Paraeducators connect classrooms with specialized support

Sofia Leotta and Priya Annapureddy
Apr 8, 2020
Centerspread on the topic of gender expression. Art by Rahima Baluch and Sofia Leotta

Gender expression

Sofia Leotta and Tam Tran
Feb 7, 2020
The Vovinam University of Washington Lion Dance Team performs at Inglemoor’s annual Chinese Party on Jan. 31 in the cafeteria. Inglemoor’s team was unable to perform due to the snow days. Photo by Sofia Leotta

[Photo] Revered lion dance brings good luck

Ishika Kaushik, Business Manager
Feb 7, 2020
Tidbits and plaudits for the month of December.

Tidbits and plaudits: December

Sofia Leotta, Copy Editor
Dec 20, 2019
Downtown Bothell sign advertises real estate available at The Landing townhome complex on Dec. 15. Photo by Sofia Leotta

Bothell city council approves higher school impact fees

Sofia Leotta, Copy Editor
Dec 20, 2019
PointCounterpoint on items for hours; thumbnail graphic. Art by Naomi Nam

Point-counterpoint: Items for service hours

Sofia Leotta and Naomi Nam
Dec 20, 2019
Teen Link: anonymous peer line

Teen Link: anonymous peer line

Sofia Leotta, Copy Editor
Nov 22, 2019
Art by Naomi Nam, Sofia Leotta, Mia Tavares

Youth Eastside Services: in-person support

Sofia Leotta, Copy Editor
Nov 22, 2019
Lime Scooters lined up on the streets of Downtown Bothell, offering an accessible mode of transportation. Photo by Sofia Leotta

Lime Scooters to connect the urban world

Sofia Leotta, Copy Editor
Oct 25, 2019
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