The McRib: America's favorite sandwich made with pickles, onions, and a “rack of ribs.” This sandwich has had its share of feedback from many people, both positive and negative. According to a survey that we offered to the school, a whopping 280 out of 372 people were disgusted by the McRib. This...

Zoom has made itself right at home in the majority of our lives since the pandemic began, whether it be school, family “get-togethers,” or even a way to catch up with some friends. Although when it comes to school, there is a very common theme in lots of classes: There is almost no one with their...

You may have seen Bothell junior, Zuzu Kandilige (‘22) running track and field or cross country or in ASB, but beyond BHS, Kandilige has a second life. In 2018, she signed on to an agency with the intention of becoming an actress, but they signed her as a model as well! “Modeling and acting, they...

Homework: a great opportunity for study and review, or busywork that is an overly stressful practice for students? In a time as eventful as this, it’s uncertain whether the benefits of homework outweigh the costs it could have on students’ mental health, especially large amounts of assignments. In...

Since Pfizer and Moderna have come out with their COVID-19 vaccines, the United States has been eager to roll out vaccinations to as many people as possible. President Donald Trump cited Project Warp Speed as an efficient way to get vaccines to as many people as possible throughout the US, while ensuring...

bi·​sex·​u·​al adjective of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one’s same sex and of the opposite sex. -  Merriam-Webster Dictionary   Imagine this: you’re a bisexual teenager who just recently came out, expecting to be fully accepted...

We all know 2020 was pretty much the worst year ever. . . but what about 2021? We may have kicked off the year with a few rocky starts but that doesn’t mean the rest of it has to be worse. 2020 is officially behind us, (hopefully) gone forever and fed to future history books for entertainment. In an...

From Bothell Deca to Bothell Catamount, almost everyone or everything at Bothell has an Instagram account. Some students have followers ranging from 100-1,000. @bothell.hs only has 1,622 followers but compared to metcalfsburner, a Bothell student-run account, that is a minuscule number. The metcalfsburner...

Taco Bell certainly has become one of the most popular fast-food chains, specifically among young adults. Known for its cheap cuisine, Taco Bell is full of exciting and unique flavors. According to JD McShane (‘22), “the reason I like it is because of their variety of options that other Mexican fast...

Slurs are a tough topic. They were once words that were widely used, and with this word in particular it was even a medical term. In fact, only in 2010 was the official term changed to “intellectual disability” by former President Obama. Many slurs are based in race, gender identity, sexuality, and...