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The voice of the students

The Catamount

The voice of the students

The Catamount

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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The Magic Wands Waves Goodbye

Jayden Sheetz June 10, 2024

As the large school it is, keeping Bothell High School functioning is not a job that comes easily. This job, however, has been gracefully, and brilliantly executed by Ms. Wendy Wands, our campus supervisor,...

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Birds of Bothell: The Chickadee!

Andreas Gardner June 8, 2024

“Chickadee dee dee dee!” you might have heard before. This call belongs to the chickadee! Washington chickadees come in four main varieties: the Black-Capped Chickadee, Mountain Chickadee, Boreal...

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Hidden Gems in Our Area

Lily Sheetz and Brooke Bonser June 7, 2024

Getting tired of the same popular places? Well in this article we dive into four locations that deserve a lot more attention.  Our first hidden gem is Becas Brew, an outdoor coffee stand right outside...

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My 4-Year Journey (and Beyond) Through Photography

Alistair Hennessey June 5, 2024

 Chapter 1: The Beginning (Freshman and Sophomore year) I got my first camera in my freshman year. It was a Canon Powershot SX540, my Papa and Nana gifted it to me for beginning and intermediate...

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Pen-and-paper vs Tablet-and-stylus Note-taking

Emma Truter June 3, 2024

So, for generations, we have used the classic pen-and-paper duo for our notes, tests, studying, etc. But as of recent years, a new player has entered the field…the tablet and stylus! Now which is better?...

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