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


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Schwartz works with the upperclassmen choir, Symphonic Choir, in preparation for their October 30th concert.
OHS Uncovered
The first concerts of the year at OHS

4800 minutes. That’s how long sophomore Maia Aurelio has spent outside of class practicing for the...

As seen over Zoom, during the Olympia school board meeting on October 10, Erika Lari presented her views of the board’s budget management and indifference to the community to the superintendent, the board and a few members of the public. Pictured from left to right: Superintendent Patrick Murphy, Board President Hilary Seidel, Director Jess Tourtellotte-Palumbo, Student reps Vy Le and Sovana Roberts, Director Maria Flores and Erika Lari.

Watch OSD’s October 10 board meeting, courtesy of OSD: https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/osd111/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
News
Olympia school board’s “inequitable” public comment process

In the Olympia School District, the public can engage with officials through the school board’s general...

What will happen if each measure is enacted?
News
Being voter ready for this years ballot measures

Washington State residents are getting ready to cast their ballots, which includes the four important...

Simone Meade smiles with pride as she performs an original breathtaking poem.
OHS Uncovered
Taking the first step into Open Mic

Since 2019, students have looked forward to experiencing a multitude of talents displayed at Olympia...

Schwartz works with the upperclassmen choir, Symphonic Choir, in preparation for their October 30th concert.
OHS Uncovered
The first concerts of the year at OHS

4800 minutes. That’s how long sophomore Maia Aurelio has spent outside of class practicing for the...

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

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

Senior Will Daily uses his iPad to plan and organize at the end of class.
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...

The athletic trainer's office is located in the hall between the main and auxiliary gyms.
Sports
The role of athletic trainers

In a football game last year, Olympia player Charlie DeBord got a concussion and an athletic trainer rushed out to help him. “If the athletic...

Linemen Collin Linde working out for the upcoming away game at Bonney Lake High School.
Sports
Preparations and processes behind football games

Friday night is the center of socialization and noise, but there is a lot more work that goes into a high school football game than one would...

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....

Infographic depicting the Melendez brother trial.
Entertainment
Monsters or mistreated? The Menendez brothers’ famous case resurfaces and freedom may be a possibility.

Brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez have spent the past 34 years in prison. They were convicted of first-degree...

Rival flavors are promoted side by side to intensify the competition.
Entertainment
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...

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

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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....

The election is November 5th with the main candidates being Dave Reichert and Bob Ferguson
News
Sheriff or Attorney?

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee is leaving office and the potential replacement candidates are Dave...

The infographic shows two sides of politics which the Democratic Donkey and the Republican Elephant represent. Ryker Kollmyer via Adobe Illustrator.
News
Senior Students’ Voices Regarding the 2024 Presidential Election

As election day approaches, millions of high school students across the nation are becoming eligible...

As seen over Zoom, during the Olympia school board meeting on October 10, Erika Lari presented her views of the board’s budget management and indifference to the community to the superintendent, the board and a few members of the public. Pictured from left to right: Superintendent Patrick Murphy, Board President Hilary Seidel, Director Jess Tourtellotte-Palumbo, Student reps Vy Le and Sovana Roberts, Director Maria Flores and Erika Lari.

Watch OSD’s October 10 board meeting, courtesy of OSD: https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/osd111/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
News
Olympia school board’s “inequitable” public comment process

In the Olympia School District, the public can engage with officials through the school board’s general...

What will happen if each measure is enacted?
News
Being voter ready for this years ballot measures

Washington State residents are getting ready to cast their ballots, which includes the four important...