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Netflix Short Film, The Trader, Gives Insight Into an Often Overlooked Culture

Joe Hinshaw, Reporter

May 20, 2018

In a mere 23 minutes, The Trader manages to delve into the unusual lifestyle of Eastern European farmers and merchants. In a society where potatoes are used as currency and poverty is the norm, the largely forgotten country of Georgia poses as a reminder of the scars inflicted by the Soviet Union. �...

Netflix Short Film, The Trader, Gives Insight Into an Often Overlooked Culture
Seattle City Council’s New Head Tax Stirs Up Controversy

Gigi Gallaudet, Joe Hinshaw, Derek Loen, Ellie Schober, and Rachel Willison

May 17, 2018

In reaction to Seattle’s increasing homelessness problem, the Seattle City Council has passed a “head tax” on large businesses in the Seattle area. Corporations such as Amazon, Boeing, and Starbucks will take a big hit, with companies facing an annual tax of $275 per full-time employee. Any ...

Seattle City Council’s New Head Tax Stirs Up Controversy
U.S. Action in Israel Causes Violence and Drudges Up a Hurtful Past

Miter Staff, Reporters

May 15, 2018

This past Monday, May 14th, the United States announced their embassy opening in Jerusalem. Leading up to and in result of this event, major conflict has occurred within that region. At the announcement, Ivanka Trump revealed the new stone that marks Jerusalem the true capital of Israel in the e...

NOT BACKING DOWN : An elderly man lays fallen on the ground during the protests taking place on the border of Gaza, after the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem. These protests quickly became violent, leaving over 2,000 people wounded. May 14, the opening day of the embassy, is now the bloodiest day on the Gaza Strip has seen since 2014. New York Times

U.S. Action in Israel Causes Violence and Drudges Up a Hurtful Past
Trump Announces End to US Involvement in Iran Nuclear Deal

May 8, 2018

On Tuesday, May 8th, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would be pulling out of the Iran Nuclear Deal. The idea was first discussed on Trump’s campaign trail and is now being carried out, as it was announced to France’s President Emmanuel Macron. The deal will put relations wit...

Trump Announces End to US Involvement in Iran Nuclear Deal

Climate Change: Will It Really Affect the Economy?

December 3, 2018 • No Comments

The national economy could be affected due to climate change. The National Climate assessment claims the rising temperatures, natural disasters, and ocean acidification and rising waters will have a major effect on the economy....

Can we really keep denying Climate Change?

Alex Levy and Dani Smith

December 3, 2018 • No Comments

The devastation produced by Hurricane Michael, the United Nations report on climate change, and the very real actions taken to reduce carbon footprints are all warning of a single problem: that the impact of climate change...

Should John McCain Be Considered a Political Maverick?

Maddie Gudrian, Editor

December 3, 2018 • No Comments

On August 25, 2018, political maverick John McCain died after stopping treatment for brain cancer. Throughout his career, he fought for his beliefs as an Arizona senator, crossed “enemy lines”, and ran for president...

Media Literacy Week

Alex Levy

December 3, 2018 • No Comments

November 5-9th saw Bishop Blanchet celebrating Media Literacy Week. The week was focused on teaching members of the community how to recognize and respond to influencing images and advertising. Media Literacy Week...

The Legacy of Jennifer Campbell

Lena Gorev, Reporter

November 2, 2018 • No Comments

When Casey and Matty Campbell were picking a classroom to dedicate to their Aunt, Jennifer Campbell, they automatically knew that Room 204 would be the room. Room 204, mostly known to be Mr. Grasseschi’s room faces the...

The Future of Bumbershoot

Lena Gorev and Max Klauser

November 2, 2018 • No Comments

For the last 47 years, Bumbershoot has been part of Seattle’s Labor Day weekend festivities. Starting in 2015, the attendance has been decreasing, putting the future of the music festival at risk, according to Chris Porter,...

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Boys’ Tennis Team Showing Signs of Strength

Cade Prinzivalli, Reporter

May 29, 2018 • No Comments

The Varsity Bishop Blanchet Boys’ Tennis team has shown significant capabilities to be one of the stronger teams in the league this season as it boasts a 4-1 record. The only loss, a mere 2-3 defeat, was against Roosevelt...

Blanchet Tennis Continues Successful Season

Cade Prinzivalli, Reporter

May 29, 2018 • No Comments

The Bishop Blanchet Varsity Tennis team has continued the victorious season with a triumphant 5-0 victory against Cleveland High School on April 27. The Brave’s record has improved to 10-3 and seems to be continuing...

Varsity Girls Lacrosse Wraps Up Their Season

Gigi Gallaudet, Reporter

May 24, 2018 • No Comments

The varsity girls lacrosse team played their last season game on May 1. The game, which was against Kennedy Catholic, resulted in a 16-9 win for the Braves. With this victory under their belt, the Braves finish off their...

Week of Elimination Ends in Tears May 22, 2018
Braves Fall Short May 22, 2018
Big Start For Varsity Baseball May 22, 2018
Braves Softball Ending the League Season May 22, 2018

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Recent Sports Scores

Saturday, September 29

Varsity Girls Soccer

My School 0 - Lakeside 2
Friday, September 28

Varsity Football

My School 24 - Rainier Beach 22
Thursday, September 27

Varsity Girls Soccer

My School 0 - Eastside Catholic 2
Wednesday, September 26

Varsity Volleyball

My School 3 - Eastside Catholic 2
Monday, September 24

Varsity Volleyball

My School 0 - Seattle Prep 3

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Seniors Rep their Schools on College Decision Day

Ellie Schober

May 29, 2018 • No Comments

This week, on Tuesday May 1st, was the much anticipated decision day, on which the majority of seniors across the country will finally commit to a college. Here at Blanchet, many seniors celebrated...

Prince William and Kate Middleton Welcome Baby #3

Maddie Gudrian, reporter

May 29, 2018 • No Comments

Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed a new member to the royal family on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 11:01 AM UK time at St. Mary’s Hospital in London. The little prince weighs 8 pounds 7 ounces,...

Lockdown Procedures Getting An Update

Rachel Willison, Reporter

May 29, 2018 • No Comments

In light of recent events, such as the Las Vegas Massacre, the Marysville Pilchuck High School shooting and Marjory Douglas Stoneman High School shooting, Bishop Blanchet has decided to assess and update...

Blanchet Continues Course Evaluations

Chris Salvador, reporter

May 21, 2018 • No Comments

If taken seriously, course evaluations can be one of the most helpful tools a teacher can use to gain constructive criticism. There are many students within Bishop Blanchet High School that...

Elegance and Some Mexican Food – Blanchet’s 2018 Senior Prom.

Samantha Zink, Reporter

May 21, 2018 • No Comments

On May 5th, 2018, the seniors at Blanchet attended their prom with the theme “Around the World” at the Fremont Foundry where everyone was dressed with elegance, but ready to party. This was the...

Braves Enter a week of Diversity

Chris Salvador, reporter

May 21, 2018 • No Comments

Diversity week is a great, but short week celebrating the diversity within our community. We can be excited and expect a lot in a short week celebrating Diversity week here at Bishop Blanchet...

Senior’s Checking Off the “To-Do” Lists for Prom

May 14, 2018

Counting Down to Finals

April 26, 2018

Intramurals Back in Action

April 26, 2018

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Opinion

Juuling in School Doesn’t Make You Cool

Maddie Gudrian, Editor

December 3, 2018 • No Comments

Juul Labs, formerly known as Pax Labs, is responsible for creating the Juul. The company claims it was not targeted towards teens, but many parents, doctors, and lawyers are...

Believe in Something. Even if it means Politicizing Everything.

Cole Thomas, Editor

October 15, 2018 • No Comments

Colin Kaepernick has been on a three-season hiatus from the NFL but is still making national news. Depending on your political views, this either amazes or terrifies you. Nike...

The Plastic Problem Requires Our Attention

Abby Hawkins, Editor

May 29, 2018 • No Comments

After news broke of a ban on plastic straws and utensils in the city of Seattle, some Seattleites expressed frustrations with the new policy, which is set to be enacted in...

Prioritizing the Planet

Julia Weinand, Editor

May 29, 2018 • No Comments

Waste is a major issue in today’s society. The typical American life lives and breathes convenience. Convenience equates with speed. With packed schedules and misled...

Cat’s Out of the (Reusable) Bag

Julia Weinand, Editor

May 29, 2018 • No Comments

It is no secret that Seattle legislature has taken steps to reduce the environmental atrocities associated with single-use plastic bags. Plastic bags are responsible for...

Walkouts Strike Goal of More Teacher Recognition

Julia Weinand, Editor

May 29, 2018 • No Comments

Teachers have rallied in West Virginia, Kentucky, Arizona, and Oklahoma in the past two months. A nine-day teacher strike in West Virginia resulted in increased salaries...

Blanchet Responds to Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response

May 22, 2018

Venture onto the Instagram “Explore” page today,...

Rampage Suffers From Being Extreme Mediocre

May 22, 2018

Rampage is a new and extremely mediocre movie that...

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Polls

What do you believe is the best album of 2018?

“Kids See Ghosts” - Kanye West & Kid Cudi (100%, 1 Votes)
“Daytona” - Pusha T (0%, 0 Votes)
“Isolation” - Kali Uchis (0%, 0 Votes)
“Astroworld” - Travis Scott (0%, 0 Votes)
“Golden Hour”- Kacey Musgraves (0%, 0 Votes)
“K.T.S.E.” Teyana Taylor (0%, 0 Votes)
“Care for Me” - Saba (0%, 0 Votes)
“Hier Kommt Florian” - DJ Flo Flo Florian (0%, 0 Votes)
“Hive Mind” - The Internet (0%, 0 Votes)
“Die Lit” - Playboi Carti (0%, 0 Votes)
Best album of the year is not listed here (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 1

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Rampage Suffers From Being Extreme Mediocre

Rampage is a new and extremely mediocre movie that only a few movie lovers will enjoy. It is an enjoyable movie to see; however, it's not a movie that ...

SINGLE: Fade Away by Close Encounter

On May 12, 2017, Close Encounter released their single 'Fade Away' to Bandcamp and to Youtube as a music video. Closing out this series of Close Encounter...

SINGLE: Halo – Close Encounter

‘Close Encounter’ is out with a new single as of January 12, 2017, following their spree of recently released singles. The song opens with ambience, followed by a ...

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SASQUATCH! MUSIC FESTIVAL PREVIEW
A tremendous way to commemorate Memorial Day Weekend is the Sasquatch! music festival being held at the Gorge in Eastern Washington. Sasquatch! is ...
Seniors Rep their Schools on College Decision Day
This week, on Tuesday May 1st, was the much anticipated decision day, on which the majority of seniors across the country will finally commit to a col...
Bumbershoot 2018 Lineup Release Caused Mixed Feelings
Echosmith Stays On-Brand with New Single
Formed in 2009 by a group of four siblings, Echosmith is an indie-rock band hailing from Chino Hills, California. The group has released two studi...
Avengers: Infinity War, the Greatest Juggling Act To Date
Avengers: Infinity War hit theaters last week, giving fans all over the world the opportunity to see ten years of planning and world building come to ...
“A Quiet Place” Silences Audiences
Netflix Short Film, The Trader, Gives Insight Into an Often Overlooked Culture
Seattle on the Silver Screen
Ray Goren
Goren was born in New York City, where he listened to and played along to the complex jazz music of Thelonious Monk and Oscar Peterson. He began doing...
J. Cole Drops a New Album

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