The Olympus

Bathrooms at OHS on lockdown

As of Monday, January 23rd, the commons bathrooms at OHS have been locked. There have been mixed opinions...

Staff Feature: Bach

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

Spicy sweets, treats, and plenty more to eat at Schwartz’s Cafe

Schwartz’s café, owned by San Francisco Street Bakery, is located on 124 4th Avenue East in Olympia,...

San Fransisco Street Bakery holiday pastries

Once the holiday season begins rolling around, the San Francisco Street Bakery provides holiday treats...

Autonomy or allegiance: what does the Pledge mean to OHS?

The Pledge of Allegiance is a public-school tradition. Some students have stood their whole life-- some...

Happy holidays from downtown Oly

Starting November 25th, sixty-five local businesses partnered with the Olympia Downtown Alliance for...

Cell phone policy locks Oly down (or not)

This year Olympia High School’s administration implemented a new policy on cell phone use in the classroom:...

Starbucks’ sweet seasonal selections: which ones slay?

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

Rhythms Cafe: coffee and music

Downtown Olympia welcomes a new cafe that provides a creative space for musical artists, poets, and more with an open mic on Mondays. The cafe is a cozy and aesthetically pleasing environment featuring coffee, tea, and food.

Java to die for at Burial Grounds

Burial Grounds Coffee Collective, located on 601 Capitol Way South, is a small, mellow cafe in Olympia,...

The real spook of Halloween

Everyone tends to enjoy the magic of Halloween, a day where everyone, regardless of age or background,...

“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...