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.
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.
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”
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”
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
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”
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”
Often times when women attend Super Bowl viewing parties, they feel a slight sense of fear over how they’ll go about fitting in. Ladies, fear no more. After attending too many Super Bowl parties myself, I’ve dubbed myself an expert on the event, and am excited to share my top tips. Continue reading “A girl’s guide to watching the Super Bowl”
