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Student news of Olympia High School

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Find your perfect flavor match at Menchie's!

Scoops of delight: Exploring the flavors of Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt!

Lucas Eussen, Journalist Mar 28, 2024

Discover the delicious variety of Menchie's frozen yogurt flavors, from fruity to chocolatey options. Let’s talk about which ones are super tasty and which ones are just okay. With such a wide range...

Opening Session spirit battle: D38's spirit stick is lifted up in the midst of a district chant. OHS, Timberline, CHS, and North Thurston are a few schools in D38.

Key Club DCON 2024

Sky Lin, Journalist Mar 18, 2024

“Mom, I Love You” performed by Qiqi Dance Group, an ensemble that performs Chinese dances.

OHS students shine in Olympia Dance Festival

Madelyn Byrd, OHS Life Editor Mar 8, 2024

On March 2nd, the Washington Center hosted its 14th annual Olympia Dance Festival. The Washington Center and Ballet Northwest collaborated, allowing a stage for companies, choreographers, and dancers to...

Astra running to her saltwater pool, eager to enjoy the watermelon treats that await her.

Meet Astra and Laerke, the newest stars at PDZA

Zoe Lytle, Journalist Mar 4, 2024

Polar bears Astra and Laerke have quickly become the stars at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Astra and her twin sister Laerke are two years old. Astra is much larger than Laerke, and her personality...

Iowa caucus: A long road to an unsurprising ending

Isabella Munnecke, Managing Editor Jan 27, 2024

With temperatures below zero, Iowa Republicans gathered in community centers and school gyms to cast their vote for the Republican Presidential nominee and began the ever-winding process leading to the...

People enjoying their time on the ice this winter season after it’s freshly resurfaced.

Skating has never been so fun, try Oly on Ice

Sadie Binford, Journalist Dec 11, 2023

Oly on Ice has been an annual ice-skating tradition in downtown Olympia for the last five years. It sets up shop in between Capitol Lake and the West Bay when the weather gets cold and hot cocoa becomes...

Hustle and bustle around the many booths and vendors set up throughout the Thurston County Fairgrounds in preparation for upcoming winter season

What to do this late fall season

Sadie Binford, Journalist Nov 24, 2023

November is almost over, but there's still a month left of fall. It seems like there's nothing to do! Halloween's haunted houses and hayrides are long gone, and Thanksgiving dinner was devoured three times...

Some of the most commonly banned books throughout America. Collage created by Isabella Munnecke.

Banned books: To know or not to know

Sophia Singleton, Journalist Nov 21, 2023

To Kill A Mockingbird, The Giver, 1984, Fahrenheit 451, The Harry Potter series, The Hate U Give, Gender Queer: A Memoir, Charlotte’s Web, and the American Heritage Dictionary: ten books that are incredibly...

Journalist Sky Karels enjoying her Oleato™ Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte and Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai Latte.

Starbucks’ icy new holiday drinks

Sky Karels and Roy Kim Nov 14, 2023

Christmas is coming up and for the festive holiday season Starbucks has come out with 2 new drinks! Including the Oleato™ Gingerbread Oat Milk Latte and the Iced Gingerbread Oat Milk Chai Latte. Both...

Climate Action Club making posters during their Bear Time B meeting. Courtesy of @ohsclimateaction on Instagram

Climate change vs. Washington

Sky Karels Oct 31, 2023

Imagine Mount Rainier with no snow. The image may sound unrealistic, but it could happen eventually because of climate change. Washington has been experiencing the effects of climate change for the...

In the suburbs of Olympia, people go all out with their decorations.

Olympia in October

Sidd Rajendran, Journalist Oct 31, 2023

Nationwide, Halloween is known for the pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving, haunted houses, corn mazes, and of course trick-or-treating. Olympia, however, has its own traditions and treats to celebrate the...

Despite the lower appeal of school snacks, these vending machines always have bustling lines.

The healthy choice isn’t a choice

Sadie Binford, Journalist Oct 26, 2023

School food products must meet certain guidelines before being sold. This is why students often find there aren’t the types of snacks they want. So, who exactly controls what products the school can...

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