Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus
Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus
Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus
Victoria Liu

Victoria Liu, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Senior Victoria Liu is Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Olympus and Creative Nonfiction Editor for Ursa Literary Magazine. This is her third year writing for the Olympus. In her free time, Victoria enjoys reading classic literature and playing piano for her community. 

All content by Victoria Liu
Infographic depicting a summary of major world events from Dec. 2 to Dec. 8, 2024.

Seven days of pure chaos: a global recap

Infographic depicting a summary of major world events from Dec. 2 to Dec. 8, 2024.

Infographic comparing and contrasting the paper vs. digital SAT. Students are big supporters of the Desmos calculator embedded in the test, but take issue with the test format.

From Bluebook glitches to Desmos wins: digital SAT experiences

Infographic comparing and contrasting the paper vs. digital SAT. Students are big supporters of the Desmos...

Lila Revelas (A&E Editor) giving Raymond Yepes (Ursa Editor) the secret to becoming popular.

[Photo] Look to the Western Sky for Starbucks’ newest popular “Wicked” themed drinks

Lila Revelas (A&E Editor) giving Raymond Yepes (Ursa Editor) the secret to becoming popular.

Senior feature: Jasper Blake

Senior feature: Jasper Blake

OlyWay Principal Editor, Yearbook Staff Member, and Student Photographer are just a few of Jasper Blake’s...

A collage of OHS seniors' favorite and least favorite books they read for English class.

The best and worst books read in English class, according to seniors

From the moment they step into OHS to the day they graduate, the average student will end up reading...

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

Asian American portrayals in media

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

UW is widely recognized as the most beautiful college campus in Washington state.

The ultimate guide to Husky admissions

7,000. That is the number of students who were waitlisted by the University of Washington last year–and...

Collage depicting designs inspired by the 12 zodiac signs.

Horoscopes March 12-19

Pisces (February 20th-March 20th): Remind yourself of how loved you are. Your loneliness might feel ubiquitous,...

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

It’s a symbol of middle school social status, boasts a TikTok hashtag with more than 7.6 billion views...

The 12 astrological signs, Valentine's Day edition. Image courtesy of Women's Health

Valentine’s Day horoscopes

Aquarius: (January 21st- February 19th): Love is in the air! Whether it’s with your significant other,...

Team USA to receive Olympic gold medals after Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s four-year ban

Team USA to receive Olympic gold medals after Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s four-year ban

2 years after the 2022 Winter Olympics, a final decision regarding Kamila Valieva, the fifteen-year-old...

Horoscopes January 29-February 5

Horoscopes January 29-February 5

Aquarius: (January 21st- February 19th): Spend some time with your friends and family this week. Finals...

Gypsy posing for a picture with her mother Dee Dee Blanchard in a photo shared in a 2015 Facebook post from the Greene County Sheriff's Office after Dee Dee was discovered dead. Photo courtesy of Greene County Sheriff's Office on Facebook

The internet’s obsession with Gypsy-Rose Blanchard

Ask anyone within five feet of you if they know who Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is. Nine times out of ten, they’ll...

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

Winter Break is rapidly approaching and most students are preparing for test after test. Everyone is...

Priscilla and Elvis sharing an intimate moment in front of hundreds at their wedding. Image courtesy of A24.

The King’s Princess: Priscilla (2023) review

A fourteen-year-old girl meets a twenty-four-year-old man. They marry six years later. What would be...

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?

Two lockdowns in four days. Two weapons discovered and confiscated – both of them loaded firearms....

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

Despite being an easy opportunity to get involved with OHS and its policies, Community Council meetings...

Horoscopes May 21-26

Horoscopes May 21-26

Gemini (May 21-June 20): This week will hold many opportunities to explore your witty and curious side....

Scream VI theatrical release poster

Scream VI: terrifying or tiresome?

*minor spoiler warning! A call on the phone. An unsuspecting girl. “Do you like scary movies?”...

Members of the Olympia Robotics Federation (ORF) shared speeches at an OSD board meeting on April 13, 2023. STEM programs are still on the cut list despite student advocacy.

Students speak up about district-wide budget cuts

$11.8 million. That’s the budget deficit the Olympia School District is facing for the 2023-24 school...

The Pistachio Cream Cold Brew, Pistachio Frappuccino, and Pistachio Latte sit pretty in Starbucks on a warm spring afternoon.

Starbucks’ passionate pistachio menu

Three cherished drinks have made their annual comeback to Starbucks’ winter menu as of January 3rd,...

Paltrow, age 50, channeling her rich mom persona in a black polo shirt, long navy skirt, and $1,450 Prada boots.

Gwynnocent, not gwylty!

A “serious smack,” a dollar, and a 76-year-old optometrist. What’s the connecting factor of these...

Horoscopes March 27-April 2

Horoscopes March 27-April 2

Pisces (February 19-March 20): This week will be a good one for you, but only if you make it one. Seek...

The 2022-2023 Varsity Girls Tennis team posing for a team picture. Photo courtesy of John O'Leary.

Girls tennis serves, starts season off strong

On March 14, 2023, the OHS Girls Varsity Tennis team played their first game of the season, beating Emerald...

Protesters rally at the Florida Capitol on January 25, 2023, objecting to DeSantis’ AP African American Studies ban.

AP African American Studies: informative or ignorant?

Spring of 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Stop W.O.K.E. Act, restricting the ways...

Horoscopes February 27th-March 5th

Horoscopes February 27th-March 5th

Pisces (February 19-March 20): This week will be a good one for you, but only if you make it one. Seek...

Actors Sam Hacker and Ben Jaudon transfixed by the #lovehate script. The seamless integration of AI-generated text with original Shakespeare was like nothing they'd seen before.

ChatGPT: love or hate?

Artificial intelligence used to write Olympia's winter play.
Oscar Terrell, bassist and 2nd alternate for state, listens as a judge comments on his performance.

Solo and Ensemble creates a beautiful melody at OHS

On January 28, 2023, WMEA’s annual Solo and Ensemble district festival took place at Olympia High School,...

Bach (far left) standing guard on a reactionary force for the Clinton family in Camp David, Maryland.

Staff Feature: Bach

OHS' Robert Bach worked in the late 1990s serving under the Clinton administration. Now, he is an AP...

Starbucks' holiday drinks are full of promise on a frigid Friday afternoon.

Starbucks’ sweet seasonal selections: which ones slay?

Beginning November 3rd, Starbucks’ holiday menu is officially back and better than ever. But with six...

Horoscopes November 6-12

Horoscopes November 6-12

Scorpio (October 23rd-November 21st): This week, you will struggle with your workload and feel pressured...

Horoscopes October 30-November 5

Horoscopes October 30-November 5

Scorpio (October 23rd-November 21st): Remember: controlling other people’s feelings and actions is...

Homecoming royalty winning their crowns

“Off with their Heads:” OHS beheads gendered royalty terms

For the past six years, Olympia High School has used gender-neutral terms for homecoming royalty. There...