There’s no going back to the pre-pandemic music industry. Without live performances, the past year has pushed artists to embrace livestreaming, TikToks, NFTs (digital material known as non-fungible tokens), and other forms of virtual content.
A decade ago, I was 8 years old getting ready to go into third grade. A lot has happened since then.
Summer is halfway through and I’ve reached a dilemma. I’ve already filtered through all my “cute” clothes that I’ve had for a while. And, like many teens, I enjoy adding new pieces to my wardrobe.
What sport or athlete are you looking forward to watching in the Olympics?
High school was humbling. I initially felt small amid the towering upperclassmen and overstimulated by the busy classroom and sports environments. The Clinton-Trump battle raged when I first walked into the halls of Selah High School. (Yes, it took me five years to complete high school.) Fri…
Actually sitting down to write this column has really been a struggle for me, for two reasons.
What important lesson have you realized from your experience of the 2020-21 school year?
Well, here I am, freshly graduated and ready to depart for college. It’s surreal to finally arrive at this life landmark, full of freedom and responsibility, fond memories and a fresh start.
Here’s a recipe for a high school cake:
Illustration by Maria Jacobson of Highland High School for Unleashed
Back on March 13, 2020, students left their schools thinking they would return in six short weeks after a much-needed, yet unexpected, break. Many sports seasons were about to begin. Drama departments were preparing for their final shows of the year and the class of 2020 was anticipating the…
How do you give back to a community that has given you so much? My involvement in student government began in middle school, although I have become more invested during my time in high school due to having been involved in leadership opportunities all four years. The activities I have taken …
It’s Saturday, April 3, 2021, and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are in the NCAA Final Four, two games away from being part of history.
What do Regina George, Atticus Finch, Sidney Prescott and Anakin Skywalker all have in common? Well, hopefully not much other than they are all perfect examples of specific character archetypes. The Queen Bee, The Father Figure, The Final Girl and The Fallen Hero.
Gonzaga University is known for its basketball. Back in 2017, the Bulldogs men’s team made the March Madness finals but lost to the North Carolina Tar Heels, 65-71.
There’s no easy answer as to how and when a school resumes having in-person classes. There’s no doubt that school is incredibly important to the social, emotional and even physical health of many students. Some students rely on school for basic needs, like meals and a safe environment. Famil…
An editorial cartoonby Maria Jacobson of Highland High School / Unleashed.