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
Kirin Lancaster

Kirin Lancaster, Design Lead

Kirin is a senior at MIHS, and this is her fourth year on The Islander staff and third year as the Graphics Manager. Besides journalism, her passions include dancing on the Drill Team and singing/songwriting.

All content by Kirin Lancaster
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Introducing Kate Howell to MIHS

Kirin Lancaster, Design Lead
November 17, 2025
Photo courtesy @MIHS_Cheer

Alcohol Fuels MIHS Sports Attendance

Kirin Lancaster, Design Lead
November 2, 2025
Macrina Becomes New Study Hub

Macrina Becomes New Study Hub

Kirin Lancaster, Design Lead
October 3, 2025
Photo courtesy Charlie Frink

Epic Comeback Secures Mercer Island Boys Soccer KingCo Championship

Kira Lancaster and Lexi Krawiec
May 16, 2025
Best Ways to Break Up

Best Ways to Break Up

Kira Lancaster, Opinions Editor
May 5, 2025
Photo by Kira Lancaster

MIHS Baseball Secures Close Win Against Bellevue

Kira Lancaster, Opinions Editor
April 12, 2025
Photo courtesy TikTok

A Slightly Awkward (and Politically Motivated) Goodbye

Kira Lancaster, Opinions Editor
January 19, 2025
“Wicked” Brings Emotional Depth and Engaging Visuals to the Theaters

“Wicked” Brings Emotional Depth and Engaging Visuals to the Theaters

Lexi Krawiec and Kira Lancaster
December 10, 2024
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[Photo] Reflection Time’s “Restorative Practices” are Ineffective

Ashwin Krishnaswamy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2024
We Need to Dismantle MIHS’ Binge Drinking Culture

We Need to Dismantle MIHS’ Binge Drinking Culture

Kira Lancaster, Opinions Editor
November 6, 2024
Restaurant Review: Allister

Restaurant Review: Allister

Julia Weisfield and Kira Lancaster
October 24, 2024
Volleyball Shows Perseverance in Game Against Issaquah

Volleyball Shows Perseverance in Game Against Issaquah

Kira Lancaster, Opinions Editor
September 18, 2024
Baseball Loses to LW

Baseball Loses to LW

Kira Lancaster, Graphics Manager
May 9, 2024
New “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Series is a Creative and Entertaining Adaptation

New “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Series is a Creative and Entertaining Adaptation

Kira Lancaster, Graphics Manager
April 18, 2024
Why are the Girls Locker Rooms Locked?

Why are the Girls Locker Rooms Locked?

Kira Lancaster, Graphics Manager
March 30, 2024
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[Photo] Gun Laws’ Effects on MIHS

Sophia Kinkead, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
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[Photo] Over, Under and Perfectly Rated Restaurants in the Seattle Area

Caroline Kelly, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
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[Photo] Let Students Wear Headphones in Class

Anusha Zaveri, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
The Importance of Unplugging for Mental Health

The Importance of Unplugging for Mental Health

Kira Lancaster, Graphics Manager
January 17, 2024
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[Photo] What is the Most Iconic MIHS Project?

December 11, 2023
Water from the broken pipe flows onto West Mercer Way.

Water Break on West Mercer Causes Mini-Flood

Kira Lancaster, Graphics Manager
October 11, 2023
Jason (Emmitt Driscoll) reveals his attraction to Jessica (Annabel Rimmer) through the puppet Tyrone.

Expect the Unexpected in Penguin Productions’ “Hand to God” at the Seattle Rep

Kira Lancaster and Julia Weisfield
June 15, 2023
The actors perform during one of the most notable vignettes, "The Three Blind Queens."

MIHS Drama 1’s “The Secret in the Wings” Entertainingly Presents Forgotten Fairy Tales

Kira Lancaster, Staff Writer
June 9, 2023
Kaori Lancaster sings as Belle in "Beauty in the Beast."

[Photo] “Beauty and the Beast” Showcases Remarkable Dedication

Tulin Alrouk, Staff Writer
June 7, 2023
Graphic by Bo Feng Lin

“Ride or Die” is Engaging and Relatable for Teenagers

Kira Lancaster, Staff Writer
May 31, 2023
Photo courtesy Marvel Studios

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” Delivers

Kira Lancaster, Staff Writer
May 24, 2023
The Plant Sale Showcases the Work of MIHS Horticulture Class

Horticulture Class Hosts Plant Sale

Kira Lancaster, Staff Writer
May 18, 2023
Graphic courtesy Max Pixel

Potential TikTok Ban Explored

Kira Lancaster, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
The cast of Heathers: High School Edition perform. Photo courtesy Trina Wright

“Heathers: High School Edition” is Striking

Kira Lancaster and Julia Weisfield
April 20, 2023
Photo by Kira Lancaster

MIHS’s First Asian Night Market: A Huge Success!

Kira Lancaster, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
Photo courtesy Nate Watters

Intense But Worth Every Minute: Review of Seattle Rep’s “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter”

Kira Lancaster, Staff Writer
January 31, 2023
Sophia Pae poses with her cello, Photo courtesy Sophia Pae

Meet Sophia Pae: MIHS Cellist

Kira Lancaster, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
A portrait photo of Laura Wallace commemorates her life

The Effects of Peer Pressure on Mercer Island

Kira Lancaster, Staff Writer
January 19, 2023
MIHS Girls Basketball Beats Interlake

MIHS Girls Basketball Beats Interlake

Kira Lancaster, Staff Writer
December 20, 2022
The cast and playwrights behind the fall 2022 Playwriting Project. Photo Courtesy Daniela Melgar.

The Fall 2022 Playwriting Project: Engaging, If Inconsistent

Kira Lancaster and Julia Weisfield
October 26, 2022
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[Photo] MIHS Girls Volleyball Claims Victory Against Juanita

Tulin Alrouk, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
MIHS Girls Swive Remains Undefeated in Game Against Issaquah

MIHS Girls Swive Remains Undefeated in Game Against Issaquah

Kira Lancaster, Staff Writer
October 16, 2022
MIHS Girls Volleyball Loses to Lake Washington

MIHS Girls Volleyball Loses to Lake Washington

Kira Lancaster, Staff Writer
October 16, 2022
MIHS Volleyball Defeats Liberty in a Close Game

MIHS Volleyball Defeats Liberty in a Close Game

Kira Lancaster, Staff Writer
October 4, 2022
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