The Ten Hallway Commandments

By Roni Talby

For millennia, males, females, and non-binary people have suffered from the chaos and destruction of an uncontrolled hallway. But no more. Last night I was greeted with a vision. A vision of a harmonious hallway, free from the sin that plagues our great halls. Fortunately, I was also shown by great prophets in my vision how to achieve a state of hallway bliss. I, Roni Talby, am here to spread the vision of peace and civility in our great hallways, cited in ten conveniently travel-sized commandments.

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June 13, 2019Leave a comment

Opinions

Senior Sweatshirts Endorse a Toxic Culture — Will You Wear Them?

By Editorial Board Every spring, the junior class designs “Senior Babes” and “Senior Dudes” sweatshirts to celebrate their final year of high school. The tradition revolves around imitating alcohol brand logos, inevitably resulting in division between those who drink and those who do not. The simple motivation: students like to push the envelope, especially when it comes to the school dress code. According to the … Continue reading Senior Sweatshirts Endorse a Toxic Culture — Will You Wear Them?

May 14, 2019May 16, 2019Leave a comment

Opinions

Hate is Never a Response to Hate: Death Threats are Never Acceptable

By Lucille Shield

On March 4, a photo of two MIHS students doing the Nazi salute surfaced. The students in the photo are now receiving death threats.

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March 11, 2019March 17, 2019Leave a comment

Opinions

Letter From The Editor: A Path Forward

By Ellie Gottesman

As a Jewish student, I want to provide some context for the strong reactions many people have had over a recently published photograph of two students engaging in a Nazi salute. More than that, I want to suggest a path forward to educate and heal.

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March 10, 2019March 11, 2019Leave a comment

Features, Opinions

Race on MI: A Complicated History

By Grady Short

When it comes to MI’s racial homogeneity, redlining, racism and generational wealth are to blame.

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March 9, 2019March 9, 2019Leave a comment

Opinions

Inclusion Motto Demands Honest Conversation

By Nico Galvin

Inclusion is perhaps the buzzword of the year at MIHS. The improvement of inclusion is a key part of the School Improvement Plan, and, though it isn’t officially a part of the motto yet, the school is seriously considering adding “inclusion” to the other three I’s. But is the school doing enough to add the word as a legitimate part of our values?

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February 19, 2019March 8, 2019Leave a comment

Opinions

Inclusion Must Apply to Conservative Opinions, Too

By Natalie Chen

Most MIHS students are not shy about sharing their opinions, whether they are debating school traditions, BRIDGES or politics. However, while many students fearlessly share their opinions and enjoy the support of their classmates, students with more conservative views often feel uncomfortable sharing their views.

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December 18, 2018March 7, 2019Leave a comment

Opinions

Mercer Island’s Drug Problem

By Roni Talby

Mercer Island is a wealthy, privileged and safe community with one of the best public schools in the nation. However, this does not mean that we are clean of problems that plague other communities, especially in the case of drug and alcohol consumption.

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November 27, 2018March 6, 2019Leave a comment

Featured, Opinions

Asian Students Struggle to Stand Out in College Application Process

By Natalie Chen

Fall is a stressful time for MIHS seniors, with students squeezing their personalities into a few hundred words in hopes that their dream schools will accept them.

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November 22, 2018March 7, 2019Leave a comment

Opinions, Sports

Are the Seahawks Secretly Good?

By Alex Levin

In September, five experienced NFL Network analysts created a series of videos predicting every National Football League team’s record. The group was very skeptical about the Seattle Seahawks’ potential in 2018.

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November 20, 2018March 6, 2019Leave a comment

The MIHS Islander

The student-run paper of Mercer Island High School

Category: Opinions

The Ten Hallway Commandments

Senior Sweatshirts Endorse a Toxic Culture — Will You Wear Them?

Hate is Never a Response to Hate: Death Threats are Never Acceptable

Letter From The Editor: A Path Forward

Race on MI: A Complicated History

Inclusion Motto Demands Honest Conversation

Inclusion Must Apply to Conservative Opinions, Too

Mercer Island’s Drug Problem

Asian Students Struggle to Stand Out in College Application Process

Are the Seahawks Secretly Good?