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The voice of the students

The Catamount

The voice of the students

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Farewell to the One-Day Grace: Homework Deadlines Tightened

Kayal Palanisamy January 29, 2025

As of the start of the second quarter, Bothell High School has removed the one-day late policy for students. Though some teachers have decided to keep or create their own grading policy, many have stopped...

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Starbucks: A Whole Latte Problems

Sanika Kabbur January 25, 2025

Starbucks, the owner of the iconic green aprons, has one of the most successful business stories out there. Starbucks’s story begins in 1971 on the historic streets of Seattle’s Pike Place Market....

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Video Game Review: Stardew Valley

Wendy Brannon January 23, 2025

Sometimes I wish I could leave school behind and move to a ranch. Just me, my pets, and my plants. Unfortunately, I cannot leave my duties behind, but I can play pretend. In Stardew Valley, you can develop...

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Hangeul: The Easiest Alphabet in the World

William Oversvee-Choi January 17, 2025

While some may argue that the Latin alphabet is the easiest one in the world with only 26 letters (5 vowels and 21 consonants), one which millions of people use and read every day, and one which dozens...

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Zone Your Phone: Bothell’s Cell Policy in Action

Sanika Kabbur November 25, 2024

New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, introduced legislation that would ban smartphones in school. She claimed that cell phones prevented students from engaging in human connections, social interactions, and...

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Digital vs. Paper Schoolwork

Stella Moore November 23, 2024

Throughout our lifetime, computers have been integrated into our daily school lives more and more. While some teachers seem eager to transition into full digital learning, others have a certain air of...

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Best Study Methods for Neurodivergence

Emma Truter November 21, 2024

We always hear about the perfect study methods, but what about neurodivergence? This article will outline the best study methods for people with dyslexia and ADHD.  To begin, let's start with dyslexia!...

A Fruit or Vegetable; Soup or Ketchup

A Fruit or Vegetable; Soup or Ketchup

Lucy Natsagdorj November 8, 2024

As we all know, tomatoes are very controversial as an organic good. With many arguments on whether it’s a fruit or a vegetable, there’s another point of view to be brought up: the equivalency of ketchup...

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A Definitive List of the Best Rom-coms Ever

Malia Ozoa and Andrew Bush June 9, 2024

Rom-coms (short for romantic comedies) have been a favorite pastime for millions of people over the last 40 years. From being left at the altar to being in a fake relationship, rom-coms have been a staple...

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Good Eats

Brynn Deckard June 5, 2024

Good food is the key to my heart. Whether it's having a fancy candlelit dinner or trying an inconspicuous hole-in-the-wall restaurant, I love making eating an adventure. The Seattle area has more restaurants...

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Lack of Creativity in the Movie Industry

Ryane Oh May 24, 2024

One of the biggest questions I’ve had recently is, “Are movies becoming too uncreative?” It feels like it’s the same old, same old. It raises the question of whether maybe … we’re out of new...

Bachmeier’s Best: 5 Must-See Movies

Bachmeier’s Best: 5 Must-See Movies

Chase Bachmeier May 21, 2024

Last year I wrote an article about what I think the 25 best films ever made are, but this year I thought I would dive deeper. Here is a look at five movies that, in my knowledgeable and profound opinion,...

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