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The Student News Site of Mercer Island High School

The MIHS Islander

The Student News Site of Mercer Island High School

The MIHS Islander

Trader Joes Fall Review
November 18, 2024
Inside the MI Education Association
Inside the MI Education Association
Elsa Zepeda Juárez, Copy Editing Lead • November 18, 2024

Every day, teachers show up to their classrooms, plan lessons, teach and grade work. Janitors ensure facilities are clean and safe, and bus drivers...

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Opinions
Should We Be Joking About Diddy?
Finn Garrard, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

It is time to recognize that the Diddy situation is real, with real victims. Through the river of baby oil and freak off jokes, the world seems...

Opinions
Reflection Time’s “Restorative Practices” are Ineffective
Ashwin Krishnaswamy, Co-Editor-in-Chief • November 19, 2024

Reflection Time is not working in the way it’s intended to. If it is working, it’s working only as a punishment and a threat, not because...

We Need to Dismantle MIHS’ Binge Drinking Culture
Opinions
We Need to Dismantle MIHS’ Binge Drinking Culture
Kira Lancaster, Opinions Editor • November 6, 2024

Too many MIHS students drink alcohol. Despite the many harmful consequences, people around the country and especially on Mercer Island engage...

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Opinions
The Islander Endorses Kamala Harris
The Islander Staff November 5, 2024

13/15 editorial staff members supported this editorial. For the first time in The Islander’s history, the Editorial Board is endorsing a...