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Standardized Testing
The global COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the lives of people around the world. Due to health precautions, schools have been operating remotely since last spring, which is likely to continue until the end of the school year. Due to the uncertainty and chaos surrounding the pandemic, all fifty states were given waivers for standardized…
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Effects of Quarantine: The Social Development of Youth
Children in this generation are strongly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many schools have closed, leading to limited opportunities for young students to socialize. With school districts transitioning to online-based learning, isolation has been challenging for many of our youth. This abrupt transition may have caused negative effects on students still developing their social skills.…
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Which English class is more LIT?
Registering for classes can be very confusing for some, especially when you have to decide between two similar classes. For current sophomores, one of the most troublesome decisions is whether to take IB Literature or IB Language and Literature. So, which should you take? Sophomore Jasmin Surur chose IB Literature. “I really enjoy literature and reading and…
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Drawing the line on cultural appropriation
Days before Halloween, the Students Organized Against Racism (SOAR) club held a forum to discuss cultural appropriation, clearing the controversy on acceptable costumes. A panel of SOAR members considered the significance of cultural appreciation, ignorance, Westernization and more in a forum that is the first of many to come for the club. One aim of…
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100 Years of Flu
The 1918 influenza pandemic infected around a third of the world’s population, with deaths amounting to at least 50 million. Caused by the H1N1 virus, this flu was one of the most severe epidemics in history. Influenza is an infectious disease which targets the respiratory system — the nose, throat, and lungs. This is why…
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Getting a “Taste of Music” from the Interlake Orchestras
On November 7th, Interlake orchestra students gathered for “A Taste of Music” hosted by Gigi Yellen of Northwest Public Broadcasting. The annual fundraiser features performances by Interlake’s three orchestras, and a number of talented soloists. Among the soloists who performed in 2018’s A Taste of Music was violinist Charlotte Marckx, a junior who has been featured…
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An Interview with Charlotte Marckx, violinist
Among the soloists who performed in 2018’s A Taste of Music was violinist Charlotte Marckx, a junior who has been featured on Strings Magazine and NPR’s From the Top. She has also performed with her sister Olivia, a cellist, in their duo Sempre Sisters. We asked Charlotte a few questions about music and her experience as a…
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The Reality of Mental Health in High School
1 in 5 students deal with depression before they reach adulthood. If you’re mentally healthy, this number may seem far away or inapplicable, but believe it or not, many people around you are suffering from this condition. As tests get harder, and bullying rates increase with use of social media, depression and self-harm are vital…
