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Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus

Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus

Collage depicting TikToks banned artists and audios.
Editorial: Targeting TikTok is a waste of time
Lila Revelas, Journalist – March 15, 2024

Gun violence, abortion bans, fatal illnesses in children, sex education bans, inflation, taxes, and climate change. These are just a few of the...

Valentines movies for couples and singles
Valentine's movies for couples and singles
Sadie Binford and Zoe Lytle February 14, 2024

Valentine's Day leaves couples and singles in a creative block for what to do. A movie is the perfect way to spend the evening. These are The...

Infographic depicting the standards-based grading system.
Grading policies at OHS
Sky Lin and Harshini Saravanan April 22, 2024

The rise of standards-based grading has caused conflicting opinions all over America, and OHS is no exception. Rising calls for equity and skill-based...

Trace Pruitt at the plate in a preseason game against Tumwater High School. Photo courtesy of Jaclynn Parker.
Olympia Baseball: the spring season sprint
Sami Potvin, Journalist – April 23, 2024

As the baseball season unfolds, the Olympia Bears continue to make waves with a strong record of 11-6. Behind the notable improvements since...

Cleo, Avery, Elijah, Spencer, Ella, and Cressa gathering at the Friendship table during first lunch.
The pinnacle of Friendship Week: Bears who Bond tables
Some of the most commonly banned books throughout America. Collage created by Isabella Munnecke.
Banned books: to know or not to know
Top five holiday scents from Bath & Body Works
Jack Endino of recording fame. His work with Kurt Cobain was just a stepping stone in his production career.
Not just another encounter with Kurt Cobain
Sadie Binford, Journalist – April 23, 2024

When Kurt Cobain was lost, unsure of what to do for his first album Bleach in 1989, he looked everywhere until he found the only one that could...

Known to Man
Jack Endino of recording fame. His work with Kurt Cobain was just a stepping stone in his production career.
Not just another encounter with Kurt Cobain
Sadie Binford, Journalist – April 23, 2024

When Kurt Cobain was lost, unsure of what to do for his first album Bleach in 1989, he looked everywhere until he found the only one that could...

Freshmen Eliza Mackison and Teagan Decou showing off their Quencher H2.0 FlowState and IceFlow Flip Straw tumblers during lunch.
Stanley cups: another social-media-induced, not-so-micro trend
Victoria Liu, Editor – March 1, 2024

It’s a symbol of middle school social status, boasts a TikTok hashtag with more than 7.6 billion views total, and shared the stage with Dakota...

Photojournalism: the beauty of Washington
Photojournalism: the beauty of Washington
Annabelle Pirkle, Journalist – April 22, 2024

The beauty of Washington is often unmatched by anything you will see in your lifetime. With beautiful lakes, wildlife, and plants, Washington...

Pom Pom & Nom Nom: Halloween
Pom Pom & Nom Nom: Halloween
October 31, 2023

 

Collage depicting designs inspired by the 12 zodiac signs.
Horoscopes April 22-29
Annabelle Pirkle, Journalist – April 22, 2024
The Summer Fridays Jet Lag mask is prominently displayed, but it appears to have been handled by the children and is now in disarray.
Sephora chaos: 10 years olds rampage, products ruined
Zoe Lytle, Journalist – April 18, 2024

Sephora is the place for beauty products. But people’s favorite products are being taken by children who want them.  There has been a concerning...

Morgan Wallens recent arrest casts shadow over One Night at a Time Tour. Image courtesy of Music Mayhem.
Rooftop ruckus: Morgan Wallen's Nashville arrest
Lucas Eussen, Journalist – April 10, 2024
Key Club DCON 2024
Sky Lin March 18, 2024

Zoe Lytle
Zoe Lytle
Journalist

Zoe Lytle is a journalist for The Olympus. She likes to travel, especially to local beaches or anywhere she can climb and explore. Zoe likes listening to Lindsey Sterling, Lana Del Rey, ABBA, and Britney...

Victoria Liu
Victoria Liu
Editor-in-Chief

Victoria Liu is Co-Editor of The Olympus and Creative Nonfiction Editor for Ursa Literary Magazine. She enjoys reading classics and playing piano in her free time. 

Harshini Saravanan is a senior at Olympia High School and is excited to write for The Olympus! In her free time, she enjoys dancing Bharatanatyam (a traditional South-Indian dance), spending time with...

Jules Blakely
Jules Blakely
Journalist

Jules Blakely is a sophomore at OHS. She's a passionate poet and activist. Jules is motivated by a love for writing and a drive for change. They hope to reach the student body via The Olympus with quality...

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