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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....

This legislative session, HB 1310, SB 5307, HB 1257 and SB 5253 could improve special education programs in Wash. State, should they be passed.

Incoming legislation supporting special education in WA State

Simone Reck, Journalist Mar 11, 2025

Despite the foreseen budget cuts in public education under the new federal administration, HB 1310, SB 5307, HB 1257 and SB 5253 show that Wash. State is prioritizing support for special education. “Our...

 Pictures captured after the Potomac river crash (left), and the Philadelphia crash (right). Medical teams and officials rush to the scenes to recover wreckage. (Getty Images)

Two deadly aviation disasters shake America

Ryker Kollmyer, Journalist Mar 5, 2025

Two deadly aviation disasters within days of each other have sparked national debate over air traffic safety, with many questioning the impact of recent federal policies on aviation regulation. 2025...

Eldritch Gravy & The Court Supreme bring their signature funky flair to the Olympia Funk Festival, electrifying the crowd with deep grooves and unstoppable energy.

Fresh funky fun: The Oly Funk Festival takes Olympia by storm

Aricin Clausen, Journalist Mar 4, 2025

While most folks hibernate in February, the Olympia Funk Festival recently proved winter can be a blast. This vibrant event turned the cold month into a funky celebration, heating up downtown Olympia. The...

President Donald Trump plans to abolish the Department of Education, which would negatively impact the rising generations of our country.

President Trump plans to abolish the Department of Education: a district’s perspective

Simone Reck, Journalist Feb 4, 2025

The Department of Education (DOE) costs taxpayers upwards of $80 billion per year, even when students’ overall test scores have dropped. The 5-point fall in reading scores from 2020 to 2022 is the...

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Meta Ends Fact Checking

Ryker Kollmyer, Journalist Jan 28, 2025

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently posted an announcement that the company will be ending the use of fact-checkers and adding community notes to its platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. The tech...

Seen campaigning in Michigan, President Donald Trump plans to abolish the Department of Education.
Photo courtesy of Nic Antaya

President Trump plans to abolish the Department of Education: a community’s perspective

Simone Reck, Journalist Jan 28, 2025

An old Greek proverb says, “A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit.”  “The incoming administration’s plan to abolish the Department of Education...

Types of substances and drugs that are used have changed over the decades, including the discontinued use of the D.A.R.E program.

Drug abuse in the past and hope for the future

Graham Kirkbride, Journalist Jan 28, 2025

It may seem like drug and substance abuse is an issue on the rise, and it may seem like it hasn’t improved. The truth is that drug abuse prevention has drastically changed for the better.  Health...

Sophomore Jordy Mendez delivers a speech about his experience growing up in a white household at the MLK assembly.

Martin Luther King Jr Day: Is it a time of remembrance or just a day off?

Margot Cornelius, Junior OHS Life Editor Jan 20, 2025

January 20, 2025 is a day to remember Martin Luther King. Many people use this day to look back on the past. But many others only see it as a day off.   The Students Of Color Association (SOCA) ...

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

Seven days of pure chaos: a global recap

Victoria Liu, Co-Editor-in-Chief Dec 10, 2024

The world has witnessed a series of dramatic events unfold over the past week. From South Korea’s declaration of martial law to the collapse of the French government, here is a summary of some recent...

John Taylor (Dean Crabapple) prepares for his unsettling surgery as ominous cello music sets the eerie tone in this scene of The Oculist.

He who gives sight, gives life! A first look at The Oculist musical

Aricin Clausen, Journalist Nov 26, 2024

Every season, six small local theaters in Olympia create works meant to inspire and connect the community. The Oculist, the newest addition, is a beautifully funny show exhibiting the power of local theater. There...

The downtown brews

The downtown brews

Haven Curtiss and Maia Maki Nov 12, 2024

Ember Goods, nestled on a bustling street corner, exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere. Large windows allow natural light to flood the space, illuminating rustic wooden tables and mismatched...

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