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The Olympus

Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus

Freshmen Eliza Mackison and Teagan Decou showing off their Quencher H2.0 FlowState and IceFlow Flip Straw tumblers during lunch.

Stanley cups: another social-media-induced, not-so-micro trend

Victoria Liu, Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 1, 2024

It’s a symbol of middle school social status, boasts a TikTok hashtag with more than 7.6 billion views total, and shared the stage with Dakota Johnson in a recent “Saturday Night Live” skit. Its...

Elections and the Summer Olympics always land on a Leap Year.

The 4-year-old high schoolers

Roy Kim and Olivia Clay Feb 29, 2024

“Leaplings” are people who are born on the 29th of February. Due to the Leap Year, this date only occurs every 4 years. This special day of the year is the birthday of only 4 Olympia High School students....

"In Christianity, agape is "the highest form of love: charity." It's a form of love OHS has in spades.

Behind the scenes: MLK Assembly

Artemis Bella-Rogol, Journalist Feb 5, 2024

The 2024 MLK assembly was held in the Olympia High School PAC on Tuesday, January 16th. It kept students glued to their seats, rapt with attention, and interested in a topic seldom talked about.  The...

The dos and don'ts of applying to college

The dos and don’ts of applying to college

Mariana Cruz, Journalist Jan 29, 2024

Applying to colleges can be a daunting and overwhelming process. With so many factors to consider and decisions to make, it's important to have a clear understanding of what to expect and how to navigate...

Players entangled in the game as they  fight for a position under the hoop.

Staff vs. Senior basketball game preview

Lucas Eussen, Journalist Dec 14, 2023

After its inaugural appearance last year, OHS’ Staff vs. Student basketball game is back on. This year’s game will be held on Monday, December 18th at 7:00 pm. The event will look to bring in the last...

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...

Freshly baked snickerdoodle muffins complete with rich buttercream frosting. Their sweet, spicy aroma quickly spread throughout the entire classroom.

Why the 300s have been smelling so sweet

Victoria Liu, Co-Editor-in-Chief Dec 11, 2023

Winter Break is rapidly approaching and most students are preparing for test after test. Everyone is overwhelmed and exhausted. But Foods and Nutrition, where students are doing cheerful holiday baking,...

'Tis the season of Spotify Wrapped

‘Tis the season of Spotify Wrapped

Sky Karels and Roy Kim Dec 4, 2023

Spotify Wrapped is an annual campaign that happens at the end of November. The campaign shows a summary of statistics that showcase users’ most listened-to song, artist, and genre that year. After Wrapped...

Former School Resource Officer Doug Curtright shakes hands with an OHS student. Photo courtesy of "Keep a School Resource Officer at OHS" on Facebook.

School Resource Officers: oppressive or obligatory?

Victoria Liu, Co-Editor-in-Chief Nov 27, 2023

Two lockdowns in four days. Two weapons discovered and confiscated – both of them loaded firearms. One fifteen-year-old arrested. Although no one has been injured, these incidents at Capital High School...

Animikiikwe Durant dancing in traditional jingle dress, performing in 2022 Seattle powwow

The real history of Thanksgiving

Sadie Binford, Journalist Nov 21, 2023

    Year after year and tradition after tradition, people are celebrating Thanksgiving wrong. It’s important that Native culture and history are acknowledged, especially this time of year. “Different...

Pottery teacher Courtney Warnick

Autumn Styles and Kaia Fossen Nov 15, 2023

Find out a little about Pottery teacher Mrs. Warnick.