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The Olympus

Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus

Freshly baked snickerdoodle muffins complete with rich buttercream frosting. Their sweet, spicy aroma quickly spread throughout the entire classroom.

Why the 300s have been smelling so sweet

Victoria Liu, Co-Editor-in-Chief Dec 11, 2023

Winter Break is rapidly approaching and most students are preparing for test after test. Everyone is overwhelmed and exhausted. But Foods and Nutrition, where students are doing cheerful holiday baking,...

Former School Resource Officer Doug Curtright shakes hands with an OHS student. Photo courtesy of "Keep a School Resource Officer at OHS" on Facebook.

School Resource Officers: oppressive or obligatory?

Victoria Liu, Co-Editor-in-Chief Nov 27, 2023

Two lockdowns in four days. Two weapons discovered and confiscated – both of them loaded firearms. One fifteen-year-old arrested. Although no one has been injured, these incidents at Capital High School...

Animikiikwe Durant dancing in traditional jingle dress, performing in 2022 Seattle powwow

The real history of Thanksgiving

Sadie Binford, Journalist Nov 21, 2023

    Year after year and tradition after tradition, people are celebrating Thanksgiving wrong. It’s important that Native culture and history are acknowledged, especially this time of year. “Different...

Pottery teacher Courtney Warnick

Autumn Styles and Kaia Fossen Nov 15, 2023

Find out a little about Pottery teacher Mrs. Warnick.

Evora Ferreira Rebelo, Hugo Fristedt, and Daniel Landvad in the OHS hallway.

Understanding the international student experience

Mariana Cruz, Journalist Oct 31, 2023

Most students at OHS have grown up in American schools, with American ideals and American high school traditions. But what does this feel like to someone who isn't used to homecoming dances, car culture,...

Despite the lower appeal of school snacks, these vending machines always have bustling lines.

The healthy choice isn’t a choice

Sadie Binford, Journalist Oct 26, 2023

School food products must meet certain guidelines before being sold. This is why students often find there aren’t the types of snacks they want. So, who exactly controls what products the school can...

Homecoming Party goers enjoy a night of revelry as the new school year comes in and the same DJ comes back.

Polarized opinions about returning OHS DJ

Artemis Bella-Rogol, Journalist Oct 19, 2023

DJs are controversial performers. Although high schools almost always use DJs for school dances, students have a variety of opinions. On September 23rd, DJ Sound Dragon completed his fourth gig at OHS....

4 great outfits from Seamus Hannah, Indy von Raabe, Elliot Watkins, and Jillian Vernam

OHS Fits

Sidd Rajendran and Oliver Reiman Oct 16, 2023

Students at Olympia High School have varying styles and tastes. This month, Olympus Fits showcases Seamus Hannah, Indy von Raabe, Elliot Wattkins, and Jillian Vernam.  Seamus Hannah (sophomore)...

Chess Team at Centralia tournament last year.

Chess Club feature

Aricin Clausen, Journalist Oct 10, 2023

In the spirit of camaraderie and intellectual growth, the OHS Chess Club has been quietly thriving in room 907 during Bear Time A. This enthusiastic group of students has been steadily growing over the...

Community members discuss the problems they’re most concerned about. Lack of awareness and representation, stereotyping, and mental health sparked the most conversation.

Community Council makes a comeback, sparks conversation

Victoria Liu, Co-Editor-in-Chief Oct 6, 2023

Despite being an easy opportunity to get involved with OHS and its policies, Community Council meetings have suffered a decline in attendance since the COVID years. So, Principal Matt Grant and a group...

Feminism Club and volunteers encourage young people to register to vote.
Courtesy of @ohs_feminism on Instagram

The impacts today’s youth have on voting

Sky Karels, Journalist Sep 29, 2023

While teenagers might not think their voices are heard by the government, there are many ways to get involved. This past week, volunteers at OHS have been encouraging young voters to get registered.  Poll...