We all know Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s—but what about the holidays that are ancient and far less ubiquitous? Throughout history, winter has been a time of festivities and merriment, although...

  English is one of the most widely used languages in our world today, yet, to many students, critically evaluating texts and turning the analysis into words can feel like a daunting and even frustrating...

After the recent election on November 4, there has been a lot of talk about Zohran Mamdani, the new future mayor of New York City. Mamdani ran on a campaign focused on affordability and making sure working-class...

With high inflation concerns, the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates, the government shutdown, and certain policies enacted by the Trump administration, multiple economists and business reporters...

In recent years many schools have faced a large threat to student learning and growth: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Bothell High School (BHS) is no exception. AI has created an environment where those...

Off-year elections usually fly under the radar; however, the 2025 November 4th results made headlines. Across the country, Democrats had a strong night. They flipped the Virginia governorship, held onto...

Sometimes when I’m trying to think of things to add to my Christmas list, my mind goes blank, which I bet is the case for many. So here’s some of my ideas you may or may not have thought of!    Technology  ...

 The acting spirit robustly filled the NPAC and Black Box theater at BHS, times 7! Bothell Drama performed seven senior-directed plays on Friday and Saturday, November 7th and 8th, filling the NPAC (Northshore...

Tucked away in the very back corner of the storage room sits a lonely bogu set, silently collecting dust. The stitches holding the thick, layered cotton are worn out, and the shinais leaning against the...

Have you ever felt so stressed that you felt like your head was about to explode? Stress can come in all different shapes and sizes, from crying and screaming to sitting completely still and silent.  Stress...

Suborders: All whale species are known to have long lifespans, ranging from 45-100 years or more. Many whales are endangered, with increasing risk of extinction every year. From overfishing of their...

The famous phrase, “Let them eat cake,” is one of the most commonly used expressions in history. The story goes that when the 1700s French queen, Marie Antoinette, was told that her citizens had no...