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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
Lauren Balousek

Lauren Balousek, Staff Writer

Lauren Balousek is a staff writer for the MIHS Islander during her first year taking journalism. She enjoys running, skiing, rain, and hanging out with her friends.

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MIHS Hosts 2025 Empty Bowls Fundraiser

MIHS Hosts 2025 Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Lauren Balousek, Staff Writer
May 20, 2025
MIHS' DECA Goes to ICDC

MIHS’ DECA Goes to ICDC

Lauren Balousek, Staff Writer
May 16, 2025
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News Flash: MIHS Bans the Use of Personal Laptops

Lauren Balousek, Staff Writer
May 15, 2025
RV Fire on I-5

RV Fire on I-5

Lauren Balousek, Staff Writer
May 15, 2025
Photo by Lauren Balousek

MI Robotics Builds the Future

Lauren Balousek, Staff Writer
April 8, 2025

Northshore Orchestra Festival Gallery

Lauren Balousek, Staff Writer
March 11, 2025

Talk on the Rock: What’s Your Biggest Ick?

Lauren Balousek and Victoria Rodriguez
February 26, 2025
Too Hot to Handle’s Best (and Worst!) Cast Members

Too Hot to Handle’s Best (and Worst!) Cast Members

Lauren Balousek, Staff Writer
January 31, 2025

[Video] Talk on the Rock: What Did You Do Over Break?

Lauren Balousek and Francesca Malaguzzi
January 15, 2025
MI Holiday Tree Lighting

MI Holiday Tree Lighting

Lauren Balousek, Staff Writer
December 11, 2024
MI Recovers from Bomb Cyclone

MI Recovers from Bomb Cyclone

Lauren Balousek and Elsa Zepeda Juárez
November 23, 2024

Talk on the Rock: Favorite Halloween Candy

Francesca Malaguzzi and Lauren Balousek
October 30, 2024
Snapshots from 2024 Homecoming Parade

Snapshots from 2024 Homecoming Parade

Lauren Balousek, Staff Writer
October 8, 2024
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