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The Olympus

Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus

The Capital Mall.

Does Capital Mall Suck

Kaia Fossen and Autumn Styles Mar 31, 2025

Hear students opinions on the Capital mall vs. Tacoma. Which mall do they prefer? Watch this broadcast to find out!

Following an intense hour long rehearsal with percussion, the symphonic band students packed up, their lips sore and hands cramped from the effort. Yet despite the familiar strain, smiles lit up their faces the deep satisfaction of making music together lingering in the air.

Music activities spark joy, and teach discipline through challenging adjudications  

Nancy Lopez-Andres, Journalist Mar 31, 2025

Being part of music activities sparks joy, fosters deep friendships, and creates lasting connections. It also installs discipline, teaching students perseverance, dedication, and the rewards of hard work...

The state capital is accompanied by vibrant cherry blossoms.

Your guide to find the best cherry blossoms, close by!

Lila Revelas, Arts & Entertainment Editor Mar 31, 2025

In 1909 Washington State received a lovely gift. Japan’s government donated 2,000 Cherry Blossom trees to the Olympia and Seattle area. Those same trees stand tall today and each spring, an array of...

Interested sophomores learn about EOL during showcase

New class sparks controversy: Akiyama introduces Education through Outdoor Learning

Noy Keren, Journalist Mar 26, 2025

Education Through Outdoor Learning (EOL)  is replacing the Cispus counselor system that Oly has been using for years. In previous years, students trained to be Cispus counselors before or after school....

Olympia High School staff Tamara Liska placing a warning for a future ticket on a student’s vehicle.

A wave of ticket warnings at Olympia High School

Graham Kirkbride, Journalist Mar 25, 2025

Students have been avoiding the tickets in the Olympia High School parking lot. The main reason behind this is their lack of a parking pass, some of whom didn't even know they existed. The staff at...

 Rotary Interact members organizing books for their annual book drive in partnership with the South Sound Reading Foundation. They collected over 750 books in total!

Club feature: Rotary Interact

Victoria Liu, Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 19, 2025

Book drives for the South Sound Reading Foundation, toy drives for Toys for Tots and the International Dinner. These are just a few service projects that the OHS Rotary Interact Club organizes every year.  Club...

A student using the new hall pass.

Digital Hall Pass

Jayden Cai and Genevieve Phan Mar 19, 2025

A new hall pass system has just been implemented at Olympia High school making all passes digital. How do the students and staff feel about this new policy?

Massimo Perrina celebrating on the podium after a race. Photo courtesy of Olga Heilagr

From go-karting to Ferrari races; Massimo Perrina

Ryker Kollmyer, Journalist Mar 17, 2025

Sitting behind the wheel of a Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo is Massimo Perrina, a young Ferrari Challenge racer from the Seattle Washington area who has recently had a stellar 2024 season of challenge racing....

Pie Stock Photo

Pie Haikus

Martell Ramirez-Cortes, Poet Mar 14, 2025

Cherry Pie  A Laced Crust Glistening Juicy Rubies Tart and Sweetness, Yum   Key Lime Pie Whipped Cloud Fluff With Tangy, Creamy, Filling Crumbly Graham Cracker   Pecan...

An impressive shot of the Tacoma Dome during State Wrestling weekend. Photo by Joshua Papiez.

Bears wrestlers battle to strong finish at state championship

Eli Zink and Joshua Papiez Mar 12, 2025

The Bears had a hard-fought season and their effort paid off as seven wrestlers qualified for the state championship. Even though Olympia had fewer wrestlers than many other schools, they still placed...

Tyler Lockett and D.K Metcalf were teammates for 6 years before both left the Seahawks.

The Seahawks lose their offense in a weekend

Sam Odell, News Editor Mar 11, 2025

It was a rough week for Seahawks fans as wide receivers Tyler Lockett was released and D.K Metcalf was traded. This came after a rough season where the Seahawks missed the playoffs.  D.K Metcalf Metcalf...

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