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The voice of the students

The Catamount

The voice of the students

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The Compact Disk: a Not-so-Compact History

The Compact Disk: a Not-so-Compact History

Andreas Gardner March 31, 2025

Music is universal, spanning the world, generations, and many languages and cultures. Many music formats have existed over the years, but today, I want to look at one particular format of music: the compact...

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Pokemon-shaped Cheeto Chip Sells for Nearly $90,000

Deeksha Suthahar March 28, 2025

Most people don't notice the shapes of their snacks—until one Cheeto breaks all the rules. That occurred when a Flamin' Hot Cheeto, which strongly resembled Pokémon's Charizard, sold for an incredible...

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Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-Being

Kayal Palanisamy March 27, 2025

What are the Sustainable Development Goals? These 17 goals were created by the United Nations to “promote prosperity while protecting the planet” (United Nations). Goal #3, Good Health and Well-Being...

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Night of the Arts: What is it?

Sofie Kosciow March 24, 2025

Every year, Bothell High School hosts an afterschool event called Night of the Arts. During this event, students can visit Bothell to view and admire their peers' artwork and even their own! The visual...

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FBLA Steps Up to Fight Hunger

Clara Frost February 24, 2025

On Saturday, December 7, 2024, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club at our school led a heartfelt community service project: a food drive aimed at collecting non-perishable food and essential...

Fashion on Fire: Toasty Hands

Fashion on Fire: Toasty Hands

Lucy Natsagdorj February 2, 2025

The trees have turned a new leaf, and so should you! As they went from a vibrant green to stunning shades of red and yellow, their warm tones contrasted the cold weather surrounding them. How are you going...

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Securing Your First Job

Emma Truter February 1, 2025

In high school there are many new and important opportunities that you’ll be able to indulge in, one of these opportunities is higher chances of being able to secure a job! In this article, I’ll discuss...

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Fin-tastic Orca Fashion

Wendy Brannon January 31, 2025

Another fashion trend is making a comeback, just like leopard print, but it’s not for humans! After disappearing for 37 years, killer whales, or orcas, in the Pacific Northwest are bringing back the...

Pausing PAWS: The Missing 15 Minutes

Pausing PAWS: The Missing 15 Minutes

Shivani Kulandaivel January 28, 2025

Many students were outraged at the start of the year to discover that PAWS time was removed from their schedules. In the past, students who had no missing assignments and a C minus or better would be dismissed...

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Beyond the Stereotype: Understanding Band Kids

Clara Frost January 24, 2025

In the hallways of any high school, few groups are as misunderstood as the band kids. For years, these students have been labeled as quirky, overly energetic, and socially awkward. These stereotypes often...

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Friend or Foe? The Role of AI in Modern Classrooms

Kritika Gantyeada January 16, 2025

With the advent of new technologies that mimic human behavior, an important question arises in educational settings. Can AI be used beneficially, or does it hinder the ability of students to learn? In...

The Resurgence of iPods and MP3 Players

The Resurgence of iPods and MP3 Players

Andreas Gardner October 28, 2024

iPod, the music player that revolutionized the entire way we purchase and listen to music, then left in an instant with the rise of streaming services. But, why might an iPod, or any other MP3 player,...

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