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Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus

Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus

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...

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)...