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The Olympus

Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus

CollegeBoard's infamous AP (Advanced Placement) logo. Photo courtesy of CollegeBoard.

The Bachelor, AP edition

Sky Lin and Harshini Saravanan May 9, 2024

As AP season rapidly approaches, this Bachelor-inspired guide can serve as a snapshot overview of each AP test available at OHS! Contestant 1: AP Calc (AB and BC) Straight forward, sets strict boundaries,...

Are you ready, kids? SpongeBob: The Musical is coming soon

Are you ready, kids? SpongeBob: The Musical is coming soon

Willa Kelly, Journalist May 8, 2024

Fun, silliness, sea creatures, quality music, and acting. If you enjoy any of these things, the SpongeBob Musical, put on by the Olympia High School Theatre Arts Department, is a must-see. Many seniors...

Infographic depicting the standards-based grading system.

Grading policies at OHS

Sky Lin and Harshini Saravanan Apr 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 evaluation have been met with heated student opposition. “Standards-based…[is]...

Cleo, Avery, Elijah, Spencer, Ella, and Cressa gathering at the Friendship table during first lunch.

The pinnacle of Friendship Week: Bears who Bond tables

Roy Kim and Aricin Clausen Mar 28, 2024

STAND's latest initiative introduces "The Bears Who Bond Tables," offering a lunchtime space where individuals can connect with others and forge new relationships. This project creates a new market for...

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, Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 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 Johnson in a recent “Saturday Night Live” skit. Its...

Elections and the Summer Olympics always land on a Leap Year.

The 4-year-old high schoolers

Roy Kim and Olivia Clay Feb 29, 2024

“Leaplings” are people who are born on the 29th of February. Due to the Leap Year, this date only occurs every 4 years. This special day of the year is the birthday of only 4 Olympia High School students....

"In Christianity, agape is "the highest form of love: charity." It's a form of love OHS has in spades.

Behind the scenes: MLK Assembly

Artemis Bella-Rogol, Journalist Feb 5, 2024

The 2024 MLK assembly was held in the Olympia High School PAC on Tuesday, January 16th. It kept students glued to their seats, rapt with attention, and interested in a topic seldom talked about.  The...

The dos and don'ts of applying to college

The dos and don’ts of applying to college

Mariana Cruz, Journalist Jan 29, 2024

Applying to colleges can be a daunting and overwhelming process. With so many factors to consider and decisions to make, it's important to have a clear understanding of what to expect and how to navigate...

Players entangled in the game as they  fight for a position under the hoop.

Staff vs. Senior basketball game preview

Lucas Eussen, Journalist Dec 14, 2023

After its inaugural appearance last year, OHS’ Staff vs. Student basketball game is back on. This year’s game will be held on Monday, December 18th at 7:00 pm. The event will look to bring in the last...

People enjoying their time on the ice this winter season after it’s freshly resurfaced.

Skating has never been so fun, try Oly on Ice

Sadie Binford, Journalist Dec 11, 2023

Oly on Ice has been an annual ice-skating tradition in downtown Olympia for the last five years. It sets up shop in between Capitol Lake and the West Bay when the weather gets cold and hot cocoa becomes...