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The voice of the students

The Catamount

The voice of the students

The Catamount

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Scroll, Like, Repeat: How Social Media Is Shaping Student Minds

Kritika Ganteyeada March 30, 2025

Social media is almost like a double-edged sword—it connects us to the world while also slowly destroying our mental health. For students, especially teenagers, the consequences of scrolling endlessly...

Guinness World Records: Gimmicks, Not Greatness

Guinness World Records: Gimmicks, Not Greatness

Gary Li March 28, 2025

The Guinness World Records has declined in quality in recent years, shifting from fun facts about humans and the world, to other marketing strategies for businesses. A shift from education with engaging...

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Instant vs Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Lucy Natsagdorj March 27, 2025

As the staple of Thanksgiving or daily meals, mashed potatoes are a fan favorite by 28%, as the Idaho Potato Commission states, compared to other spud delights. Few other potato dishes have the option...

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Unwrapping Spotify Wrapped: The Cultural Phenomenon

Caitlin Smith March 27, 2025

Near the end of each calendar year, Spotify users turn their attention to the phenomenon known as Spotify Wrapped, a personalized and categorized list of the music they frequented throughout the year....

Underappreciated Classes at BHS

Underappreciated Classes at BHS

Wendy Brannon March 3, 2025

There are plenty of course options available to BHS students. So many, some get lost and overlooked in the lengthy course catalog. In this article, I want to highlight some of the underappreciated classes...

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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!...

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