The Student News Site of Mercer Island High School

The MIHS Islander
The Student News Site of Mercer Island High School

The MIHS Islander
The Student News Site of Mercer Island High School

The MIHS Islander
Latest Stories
“The Wild Robot:” A Touching and Emotional Connection
October 14, 2024
Walz and Vance Face Off: Debate Recap
October 12, 2024
MIHS Mock Trial Competes in Philadelphia Tournament
October 10, 2024
The Islanders Pull Out Homecoming Victory
October 8, 2024
Humor
The Notes App and Its Many Benefits
The Notes App and Its Many Benefits
March 22, 2024
Why Thanasis Antetokounmpo Should Be in the MVP Race
Why Thanasis Antetokounmpo Should Be in the MVP Race
March 18, 2024
Honors English teacher Chris Twombley seen skipping Islander Hour. Photo By Ashwin Krishnaswamy
Teachers Ditch Islander Hour
April 7, 2023
The van that started it all.
MIHS Establishes New Tradition: Senior Crime
June 24, 2022
Hawaii Overrun by Islanders over Spring Break
Hawaii Overrun by Islanders over Spring Break
April 29, 2022
Features
Photo courtesy NPR
Walz and Vance Face Off: Debate Recap
Lexi Krawiec, Features Editor and Design Lead • October 12, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and Republican Sen. J.D. Vance engaged in a lively, informative and surprisingly civilized vice...

Photo courtesy Pashmi Vaney
MIHS Mock Trial Competes in Philadelphia Tournament
October 10, 2024
Mercer Island Mayor Salim Nice with his family. Photo courtesy the City of Mercer Island
Mayor Nice: Head of the Council
October 2, 2024
MISD Implements New Phone Policy - Admin Weigh In
MISD Implements New Phone Policy - Admin Weigh In
August 28, 2024
Sports
The Islanders Pull Out Homecoming Victory
Girls Volleyball Finishes Strong in Match Against Liberty
Photo Courtesy WestCoastXC
Volleyball Shows Perseverance in Game Against Issaquah
A&E
Photo Courtesy ABC News
Opinions
Debate Exposes the Ineffectiveness of American Politics
Finn Garrard, Staff Writer • September 19, 2024

Sept. 10, 2024 marked the first meeting and debate between presidential candidates Kamala Harris (Democrat) and Donald Trump (Republican). While...

Candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris at the debate last Tuesday. Photo courtesy CBS News
Opinions
Harris-Trump Debate Inspires Cautious Optimism
Elsa Zepeda Juárez, Copy Editor • September 13, 2024

The highly anticipated debate, which many have predicted will significantly affect the election results, was held on ABC News, over a month after...

First Debate Validates Push to Replace Biden as Democratic Candidate
Opinions
First Debate Validates Push to Replace Biden as Democratic Candidate
Elsa Zepeda Juárez, Copy Editor • June 30, 2024

The first presidential debate of the 2024 United States election cycle, held on June 27, displayed marked differences between President Joe Biden...

MIHS Should Switch to Posting Grades on Schoology
Opinions
MIHS Should Switch to Posting Grades on Schoology
Ilan Dondisch, Staff Writer • June 15, 2024

Where should teachers post grades? It seems that this has been an everlasting question for MIHS. Currently, MIHS is using Skyward to post grades...