Never oat of sight or oat of mind
I go into a coffee shop, and I examine the menu, make a careful selection, while the barista stares...
Category: Editorials
Pride month: why it still matters and what it means today
Fifty-five years ago, the very first pride marches were held in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. It had...
Harmless Hot Takes
In a world full of polarization, we bring you more. But this time it is only for fun. Get...
Autumn mass consumption and marketing
After a long hot summer, it is now finally autumn. It feels like as soon as the sun sets...
The SAT goes digital
This year, the junior class took the first fully digitized SAT. This version of the SAT has a few...
The consequences of AI generated art
In the last year artificial intelligence has been and is growing exponentially. Every week, AI technology becomes more proficient...
Streaming services are monopolizing the film industry
The film industry before 1948 was a drastically different place than that of the later 20th century. As films...
The Sea Island Nutcracker retrospective
On Friday, Dec. 8, Orcas Island’s very own production of the Sea Island Nutcracker opened to a full house....
Looking through a freshman’s eyes: homecoming
Every year at Orcas Island High School we are approached by that magical time of the year: Homecoming Week....
Black history: celebrations and challenges
Every February, the United States of America and Canada celebrate Black History Month. But what does that mean? Why...
Valentines Day: cuddly or consumerist?
Every year in February as Valentine’s day approaches America separates into two polar opposite groups. Those who argue...
Origins of Christmas traditions: gingerbread, nutcrackers, and spirit
Dashing through the store, on a last-minute gift run, dodging all the crowds, while trying to have fun. Chaos...