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"Wicked" is Worth it: a Movie Review

“Wicked” is Worth it: a Movie Review

Aaliyah Villarreal, Staff Reporter December 10, 2024

As I watched the movie, "Wicked", I was in complete awe of the vocals that were present in the movie. The actors and actresses clearly had spectacular and talented voices. The sets and costumes were beautiful,...

Santos to take Spanish Honoring Heritage

Santos to take Spanish Honoring Heritage

Liana Reed, Staff-Reporter May 30, 2024

After a stressful and hard junior year, overcoming loss, grief and lots of pressure, senior Lily Santos is really looking forward to graduation. She is especially excited about moving to Texas and being...

Where The Seniors See Themselves In Ten Years

McKenna Novak, Opinion Editor May 30, 2024

“I see myself in the US Air Force as a lieutenant after I completed college.” -Vincent Mungai “With a doberman and a tuxedo cat.” -Olivia Williams “Hopefully, in 10 years, I will be in...

What Happened the Year Seniors were Born:

McKenna Novak, Opinion Editor May 30, 2024

• The most popular show was “American Idol,” with country music star Carrie Underwood as the winner. • The top grossing film was Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. • The number...

Funniest  Senior Tardy  Excuses

Funniest Senior Tardy Excuses

McKenna Novak, Opinion Editor May 30, 2024

Kia Soul going 20 in a 45 -Kevin Rasquinha No excuses, just honestly say I didn’t want to be there - Isabella Pizzoferrato Garbage TRUCK :| -Sarah Hoberecht I keep it lowkey and say “I HATE...

Books Take the Cake for the SHS Bake-off

Books Take the Cake for the SHS Bake-off

Issy Pancho, Misc. Editor May 9, 2024

On May 1 Family Consumer Science Teacher Keri Shultz-Brace hosted the spring semester Cake Competition Bake-Off for the baking classes. Students were to pick a book and design a cake that represented all...

Band and Music are celebrated during a morning pep assembly as they prepare to head to the state competition.

Congrats Band and Choir State Champs

Noelle Reger, Editor-In-Chief May 9, 2024

Forty-two students from the music program went to state at Central Washington University on April 26 and 27, competing in 12 categories and placing in multiple. They competed against schools of various...

Sophomore Olivia Ritter and junior Luke Ewers pose with their photos and awards from the Washington State Spring Fair Junior/Senior High Art Show. Ewers cheers after learning he had also won a $100 prize for placing first in the entire photography competition. Ritter took home $50 for placing second overall.

SHS Students Win State Fair Photography and Art Contests

Arianna Armiger, News Editor April 26, 2024

Junior Luke Ewer’s piece “Mind Games'', which depicts a black and white photo of a chess match earned him a $100 cash prize. Ewers states how placing first in the entire competition was such a proud...

Tulips take over Western Washington

Tulips take over Western Washington

Disaiya Turner, Staff Reporter April 17, 2024

Tulips are known as the spring flower for their meaning of rebirth and renewal, and for being some of the first flowers to bloom in spring. It is also known by gardeners in Western Washington that the...

The University of Washington Seattle is Blooming

The University of Washington Seattle is Blooming

Disaiya Turner, Staff Reporter April 17, 2024

The cherry blossoms at Washington University are a huge tourist attraction and have been for years. The quad’s Yoshino cherry blossom trees are nearly 90 years old and in 1962 the university replanted...

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Steilacoom High School’s Spring Style

Issy Pancho, Misc. Editor April 17, 2024

SUNDRESSES There’s no better way to bask in the spring sun than while wearing a sundress! “It’s formal but simple, and I like being able not to have to choose a full outfit,” said junior Disaiya...

SHS' Eco Club tries this new hydroponic growing set-up thanks to a grant that connects students to modern and efficient means of producing nutritious food.

Eco Club Diversifies SHS Ecosystems

Noelle Reger, Editor-In-Chief April 16, 2024

The eight-year-old club, Eco Club, previously called Environmental Stewardship Club, is rolling out a plan to build up SHS’ ecosystem. The group of students, guided by SHS science teachers Noble Hauser...

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