All That I Have: Week 1
By Spencer Klein
Hello readers. Do you ever find yourself saying “Gosh, I think ‘Unfounded Assumptions’ is funny but I sure wish it was more frequently published?”
Category: Humor
Bring Back the Spirit!
By Grady Short
This year at MIHS, there’s been a noticeable decline in spirit. Sports games are quiet, assemblies are tame, and the Flag Dudes get a fraction of the cheers they used to get. In general, there seems to be a sense of apathy among the student body. Yet I’m glad that at least some students are doing their part to promote spirit.
Sophomores Embody the MIHS Motto
By Joy Francke, Annie Poole, and Maya Virdell
At Mercer Island High School, the sophomores are often referred to as “the worst class.” As 10th graders, we decided to delve into the reasonings of this harrowing claim and most importantly explain why it is is undeniably false.
#ThoughtsAndPrayers Let Students Express Sadness
Migos Win Pulitzer Prize
By Ethan Preston
After establishing their name in rap culture forever, surpassing legends such as 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G. and Nas, and revolutionizing the game, Migos have won the Pulitzer Prize after they published their first book “The Wheels On The Bus Go (Skrrt Skrrt),” a novel praised for its thematic significance. Continue reading “Migos Win Pulitzer Prize”
Kansas Deserves a Strong Leader, but it’s Getting Me Instead
By Grady Short
Fellow friends, students, and possibly voting-age Kansas residents–
Once more, I find myself writing an editorial in the newspaper, and once more, I’m doing so to force an agenda on the entire school body. But this time, it’s personal. Continue reading “Kansas Deserves a Strong Leader, but it’s Getting Me Instead”
Final Matchup: The Integrity, Innovation, Inspiration Bracket of Champions
It’s the final showdown in the Integrity, Innovation, Inspiration Tournament of Champions, and 200 Hall Bathroom Closures is facing off against NextDoor Drama. Who will win this prestigious competition? Continue reading Final Matchup: The Integrity, Innovation, Inspiration Bracket of Champions
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Fact-checked: A correction to the April issue
Following President Trump’s executive order changing the national language to Russian, The Islander highlighted some helpful phrases for the new administration in its most recent issue. However, because of some trouble with our translators, the correct English translations did not make it in the paper. They have been reprinted below. We apologize for the mistake. Continue reading “Fact-checked: A correction to the April issue”
Between Two Trees: J-Dash
MIHS alum “J-Dash” Bennett-Cavaiani recently sat down with staff writer Spencer Klein to discuss his burgeoning music career, analyze some lyrics, and name all the oceans. Here’s what happened. Continue reading “Between Two Trees: J-Dash”