Effects of COVID-19 on the Elections
Jane Wang, Reporter
May 8, 2020
Ever since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S., it’s been difficult to find any news channel or journal covering topics that don’t have to do with the novel coronavirus. However, despite all the buzz around this disease which has already killed over 40,000 in the U.S. and over 172,000 worldwide...
Trump’s Response to COVID-19
Diya Anoop, Reporter
May 8, 2020
On January 21, 2020, the first COVID-19 case in the US was identified. Since then the virus has spread a rapid rate, killing hundreds of thousands and severely crippling the economy. As more cases began to emerge, on January 29th the Coronavirus Task Force was formed by White House officials as...
Washington State is under lockdown. What else can the government do to us?
Michael Marquess II, Reporter
March 26, 2020
On Monday evening, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued a stay-home order to all residents for two weeks. But what does this mean for us specifically? And more importantly, how far can the government go to slow down the spread of Covid-19? According to Gov. Inslee’s new order, “e...
Changes in church policies
Téa Schmid and Evie Smith
May 13, 2019
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on April 4, 2019 that “children of parents who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender may be baptized without First Presidency approval if the custodial parents give permission for the baptism and understand both the doctri...
Dangers of cell phones
Audrey Rainwater, Co-Art Editor
May 13, 2019
Experts have long investigated in finding negative consequences about cell phones being harmful to a person’s health. Cell phones have been recognized as the most common distraction for drivers. It has been estimated by the National Safety Council that about 26% of all car collisions involve a cell p...
Vaping: a new epidemic
Aleah Josephsen, Co-Sports Editor
May 13, 2019
Is vaping actually safer than smoking? Vaping is marketed to be safer than the traditional cigarette; however, this discovery doesn’t mean it’s “good” for the body. According to the New York Times, 78% more high schoolers vaped in 2018 than in 2017. Almost 5 million highschool and middle...
World News Whiparound
Nathan Kowsky and Kailani Jackson
May 13, 2019
Trump Administration against recent UN Human Rights declaration: April 2019 negotiations regarding revisions to a United Nations human rights doctrine have run into a roadblock as the Trump administration refuses to continue in the agreement if sexual violence is seem as a weapon of war. According t...
Nazis gather in Seattle
Nyla Libed, Copy Editor, Co-Online Editor
May 13, 2019
Long after the end of World War II, Nazism still resonates with some, who have been inspired to continue to spread this idea. For white nationalist groups, which are still present today, this has become a way of life, and is the centric viewpoint on their morals and values. Patriot Front and Identity Evropa, which are...
Harvard sued
Aleah Josephsen, Co-Sports Editor
May 13, 2019
On March 20th, Harvard University faced a lawsuit for the possession and use of photos of two slaves, Renty and Delia, which dates back to 1850. Harvard has been caught selling a book on anthropology with the photo published on the front cover for $40. According to NPR, their relative Tamara Lanie...
Update from Olympia
Levi Gettleman, A&E Editor
May 13, 2019
The founding fathers built the United States upon a system of federalism, dependent on both the federal government and the state governments fulfilling certain duties and responsibilities. However, in the current world, it is easy to focus on the work being done on the federal level and lose track of...
Momo terrifies
Mary Conaway and Malavika Santhosh
April 3, 2019
Let’s talk about Momo… the terrifying chicken lady thing that’s been haunting the internet. With stringy black hair, a beak-like nose, and protruding eyes, her look is topped off with a thin, bloodthirsty smile. Created by Japanese artist Keisuke Aiso, she made her way onto social media, slowly...
India vs. Pakistan
Aleah Josphsen, Co-Sports Editor
April 3, 2019
For over 70 years, India and Pakistan have been in conflict over the Kashmir region, fighting three wars since 1947.This is developing deep concern around the world. The panic over the conflict rises from the possibility of Iran and Pakistan using nuclear weapons against each other. The start of the...