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Student news of Olympia High School

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Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus

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Art, writing, & poetry

As a branch of the Olympus' publication, Ursa publishes original student art and writing throughout the year.


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The salmon swim upstream in the Deschutes river where it ends its life cycle.
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Salmon on a “river to recovery” after biggest dam removal in history

Dams can be beneficial to an area but can also have negative impacts on the ecosystem and how they work....

Rival flavors are promoted side by side to intensify the competition.
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Festive fall flavors fight for best seasonal drink at Starbucks

Leaves change from green to red as a blanket of cold starts to wrap up the air. Seasons bring inevitable...

Quarterback Cameron Downing and wide receiver Harper Hejtmanek high five'ing after a touchdown.
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Bears celebrate Homecoming with a 37-10 blowout win

The Olympia Bears celebrate Homecoming with a dominant win against the Bethel Bisons’ with a score...

Infographic depicting some of the pros and cons of a phone-free school.
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Phones off and away: pros and cons

Olympia High School's “off and away” phone policy has students upset and teachers beaming. Teachers...

OHS Uncovered
Off & away: is it fair or is it a hole?

Modern technology, as capable as it is, is still very variable, especially in the classroom. School-issued...

Mr. Schaefer displays penants from colleges attended by OHS alumni.
OHS Uncovered
The dos and don'ts of the college process

When it comes to applying for college, it can be a daunting and overwhelming process. With so many...

Homecoming is a tradition that endures the test of time.
OHS Uncovered
Lost traditions at OHS

Stripteases, kegs, class skits, and post-game dances are just a few past OHS traditions that have been...

Harper Hejtmanek catches a 30-yard touchdown.
Sports
The Bears are off to their best start since 2017

After the Olympia Bears defeated Hazen High School, they're off to their best start at 3-0 since the 2017 season.   Hazen High School traveled...

The Bears celebrate a goal against Capital. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Norton Photography.
Sports
The Bears kick off the season with a victory

On Tuesday, September 10th, the Olympia Girls Soccer team celebrated the Fettuccine Bowl with a 2-0 Win against cross-town rivals, Capital Cougars....

Bears enter a packed Ingersoll Stadium with Quarterback Cameron Downing leading the team.
Sports
Bears return to the Spaghetti Bowl with a nail-biting win

The Olympia High School Bears defeated the Capital High School Cougars with a 21-14 final score for the 48th annual Spaghetti Bowl matchup. Anticipation...

The entire teams honors their seniors Alex and Sami on Senior Night. Photo courtesy of Sirie Chhen.
Sports
Olympia Bears charge to state after a season of triumph and tenacity 

In an outstanding season of grit and glory, the Olympia High School Bears Girls Softball team has punched their ticket to the state tournament....

What Scary Movie Character Are You?
Entertainment
What Scary Movie Character Are You?

Kim's Convenience, Never Have I Ever, and Everything Everywhere All at Once, three of the best depictions of Asian Americans in media.
Entertainment
Asian American portrayals in media

AAPI Month flew by, and Asian Americans are still tired of being stereotyped as the nerdy know-it-all....

Annabelle Pirkle-Dickinson holding a Subway sandwich. Photo by Emma Gilman.
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Footlong foods

The greatest marvels of inventions on earth: the wheel, the telephone, the lightbulb, and the Subway...

Director David Leitch’s new film starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.
Entertainment
The return of the silly, cheesy action movie: The Fall Guy

Retired stuntman Colt Seavers has sworn off taking falls on movie sets. That is until he gets the opportunity...

Tree-hugging competition volunteers embraced in the celebratory community hug.
News
A celebration of the life: the first Olympia Tree-Hugging Competition

  Environmental issues continue to reach a critical point, with deforestation being the cherry on top...

The salmon swim upstream in the Deschutes river where it ends its life cycle.
FEATURED
Salmon on a “river to recovery” after biggest dam removal in history

Dams can be beneficial to an area but can also have negative impacts on the ecosystem and how they work....

Rival flavors are promoted side by side to intensify the competition.
FEATURED
Festive fall flavors fight for best seasonal drink at Starbucks

Leaves change from green to red as a blanket of cold starts to wrap up the air. Seasons bring inevitable...

News
Old School Pizzeria

What makes Old School Pizzeria so special? Watch this short video to find out.