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
All content by Annika Bhananker
Talk on the Rock: Teachers on Returning to School

Talk on the Rock: Teachers on Returning to School

Annika Bhananker, Editor in Chief
March 22, 2021
Photo courtesy Patrick Rigby

“There’s No Right Answer”: A Teacher Perspective on Reopening MISD

Annika Bhananker, Editor in Chief
March 3, 2021
Via Instagram @meg.boggs

Why “The Quarantine 15” is a Toxic Phrase for Students

Annika Bhananker and Sabrina Hubbell
September 29, 2020
Districts Debate the Role of SROs

Districts Debate the Role of SROs

Annika Bhananker, Editor in Chief
September 15, 2020
OSPI Superintendent Discusses Reopening of Washington state Schools

OSPI Superintendent Discusses Reopening of Washington state Schools

Annika Bhananker, Editor in Chief
July 8, 2020
Interview: OSPI Superintendent Chris Reykdal

Interview: OSPI Superintendent Chris Reykdal

Annika Bhananker, Features Editor
May 14, 2020
Video: MIHS Islander Talks to ICU Doctors Treating COVID-19

Video: MIHS Islander Talks to ICU Doctors Treating COVID-19

Annika Bhananker, Features Editor
April 13, 2020
Photo by Annie Poole

Diverse Perspectives Are Vital For a Well-Rounded Education

Annika Bhananker, Features Editor
November 26, 2019
2019 is 100 Percent That Year for Lizzo

2019 is 100 Percent That Year for Lizzo

Annika Bhananker and Annika Bhananker
September 12, 2019
Gender Equality Club Holds “Brave Girl Rising” Documentary Night to Stress the Importance of Education

Gender Equality Club Holds “Brave Girl Rising” Documentary Night to Stress the Importance of Education

Annika Bhananker and Annika Bhananker
June 6, 2019
#AllEyesonJuliana: Students Fight For Environmental Change

#AllEyesonJuliana: Students Fight For Environmental Change

Annika Bhananker and Annika Bhananker
June 4, 2019
Photo by Natalie Chen

Girls Soccer Progresses to State Quarterfinals

Annika Bhananker and Annika Bhananker
November 8, 2018
MIHS Debuts Gender-Neutral Homecoming Court

MIHS Debuts Gender-Neutral Homecoming Court

Annika Bhananker and Annika Bhananker
October 4, 2018
Water is NOT Wet

Water is NOT Wet

Annika Bhananker and Annika Bhananker
April 30, 2018
New Distracted Driving Law Passes in Washington state

New Distracted Driving Law Passes in Washington state

Annika Bhananker and Annika Bhananker
April 23, 2018
Graphic by Lee Hardisty

What Comes After the Women’s March for Gender Equality?

Annika Bhananker and Annika Bhananker
February 26, 2018
Protestors gather against Trump's executive order to defend sanctuary cities. Photo courtesy US News.

Trump Defunds Sanctuary Cities, Including Seattle

Annika Bhananker and Annika Bhananker
February 5, 2018
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