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  • June 3Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
  • May 21Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian found dead after a helicopter crash.
  • May 13Historic geomagnetic storm gave millions in the U.S. opportunity to see the Northern Lights.
  • May 9After three days of deadly storms, Southern states are preparing for more severe weather.
  • April 29After failing to reach an agreement with student protestors, Columbia University says it will not divest from Israel.
  • April 22Dozens of students arrested at Yale, more than 100 arrested and suspended at Columbia over pro-Palestinian protests.
  • April 15Football star and ex-convict O.J. Simpson dies at 76 after a long battle with cancer.
  • April 2Florida Supreme Court rules that State Constitution does not protect abortion, allowing for a ban after six weeks of pregnancy.
  • March 25The U.N. Security Council approved a new demand for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza that the U.S. abstained from voting on.
  • March 18In Jacksonville Beach, Florida, three separate shootings left one person dead and multiple injured.
The Student News Site of Issaquah High School

The Issaquah High Times
The Student News Site of Issaquah High School

The Issaquah High Times
Mimi Gaudiano

Mimi Gaudiano, Illustrator

Class of 2019. Long time artist, first time journalistic illustrator. Grade ‘A’ Disaster Gay. Owner of a wandering mind (if found please return to the art wing, I’ll pick it up). A gender cryptid. Girl? Boy? Nope.

All content by Mimi Gaudiano
EXPERIMENTATION: Animal testing has been around for hundreds of years, but its ethicality has come into question more recently. Ultimately, the future of experimentation entirely depends on the decisions and changes we make now,.

[Photo] Animal Testing; The Rights, Reasoning, and Regulations

Adya Mohapatra, Copy Editor
June 19, 2019
Environmental Impact

Environmental Impact

Mimi Gaudiano, Illustrator
June 11, 2019
A Gendered World

[Photo] A Gendered World

Mimi Gaudiaon, Illustrator
June 11, 2019
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[Photo] The Premier League Is the Greatest League in the World

Ryan Carragher, Staff Writer
June 10, 2019
TENSION: A United States F-22 fighter jet intercepts a long range Russian bomber. Total flight time for the two interceptions exceeded 24 hours.

[Photo] The Cat and Mouse Game between the U.S. and Russia in the Sky

June 11, 2019
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[Photo] A Game of Thrones: The End of an Era

Ian Anderson, Staff Writer
June 11, 2019
STAYING STRONG: It takes a lot of courage to present ideas in front of a receptive audience. The fear of getting heckled only adds to the lack of desire to get up on stage. It is important to remember to respect everyone when they’re taking the time to express their ideas.

[Photo] The Art of Heckling

Kaitlin D’Souza, Staff Writer
June 7, 2019
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[Photo] The Great Leap from High School to College

Eashan Arun, Sports Statistician
May 13, 2019
A CELEBRATION OF IDENTITY! The Garage hosted Queer Prom on May 25th and were met with great success and warm hearts as high schoolers danced the night away.

[Photo] Queer Prom at the Garage: a Night of Pride and Joy

Abigail Lee, Staff Writer
May 31, 2019
THE WAGE GAP Women have been facing gender discrimination for decades. Many people do not realize the severity of the issue, indicating how important spreading awareness about the issue is.

[Photo] The Wage Gap Struggle

Adya Mohapatra, Copy Editor
May 31, 2019
SEARCHING FOR PEACE: In the aftermath of the Sri Lanka bombings, candles symbolize the mourning for those who perished in the attacks.

[Photo] The Devastating Ambush of Sri Lanka

Leo Fukano, Staff Writer
May 13, 2019
A SKY FULL OF WONDER For thousands of years humanity has been looking skyward as a source of inspiration, courage, and curiosity. Through technology we have been able develop economically and scientifically, making space travel possible. On April 12 every year, we celebrate the International Day of Human Space Flight and remember the first time we were able to touch the stars.

[Photo] To Explore the Beyond

Kaitlin D'Souza, Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
TRAGEDY IN CHRISTCHURCH: On March 15th, 51 people were shot a killed by a white nationalist in two shootings at two different mosques. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern leads the way in correcting gun regulation throughout the country.

[Photo] Christchurch, New Zealand, Shooting Takes 51 Innocent Lives

Ryan Carragher, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
Music Fever: How are Issaquah High students getting their music fix?

[Photo] How Does IHS Get Their Music Fix?

Charlie Buttler, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
PASSION FOR PROFESSION Two out of three Americans report not feeling engaged with their current job. Individuals often choose other factors, including salary and employee benefits, over perusing a profession they are genuinely interested in. People also fear changing jobs as, in their minds, potential financial risks outweigh doing what they love.

[Photo] Perusing Your Passions  

Savannah Wood, Copy Editor
April 4, 2019
UNDER INVESTIGATION: The depiction of the remains of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 which crashed on March 10 killing all 157 on board. The cause of the crash is currently under investigations, however there are many similarities with the Lion Air crash which occurred on the same aircraft, the Boeing 737-8 MAX.

[Photo] Ethiopian Airlines crash and the flaws of the 737 MAX

Leo Fukano, Staff Writer
April 2, 2019
THERE IS NO GOOD OPTION: The health risks of all sodas make even one glass far too much.

[Photo] Stay away from Diet Soda

Charlie Buttler, Staff Writer
March 12, 2019
EDUCATION There is a lot of controversy over what constitutes as a proper education system. However, it can be guaranteed that these systems will continue to improve because though our education may change, change remains constant.

[Photo] The Effectiveness of Education Systems

Adya Mohapatra, Copy Editor
March 5, 2019
ACCURACY VS. SPEED: Using a computer to grade essays may be fast, but it also makes mistakes that a human would not, causing some to fear ramifications on college admissions.

[Photo]  What Happens When Computer Grades Our Essays

Jayarithanyaa,VR
February 6, 2019
STORMY WEATHER: Winter weather in the Northwest inevitably brings wind storms. Do you know how to stay warm and get around with heat or light?

[Photo] Windstorm Hacks

Jaylin Sullivan, Staff Writer
January 30, 2019
BREXIT & THE PREMIER LEAGUE: The UK's separation from the European Union will have an impact on the world’s biggest sport.

[Photo] Brexit’s Impact on the Premier League

Ian Anderson, Staff Writer
January 31, 2019
YOUTUBE REWIND 2018: Recently, YouTube released their year-end video which recapped all the best parts of 2018 on their platform. Unfortunately, it became the most disliked video on the entire site and has received a lot of backlash

[Photo] YouTube Rewind 2018: The Most Disliked Video on YouTube

Gavin Herman, Staff Writer
January 31, 2019
STRENGTH OR SHORTCOMING About 25 percent of American grapple with the fear of speaking in public and the symptoms caused by it. Although some would rather avoid the task at all costs, others have learned to master the skill through exposure and practice.

[Photo] Fight or Flight: The Fear of Public Speaking

Savannah Wood, Copy Editor
January 30, 2019
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[Photo] New Year’s Resolutions

Charlie Buttler, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
SEATTLE = MONEY: Seattle has become extremely expensive to live in the recent years, forcing lots of sacrifice and even causing some to go homeless.

[Photo] The High Costs of Living in Seattle and the Homeless Problem

Leo Fukano, Staff Writer
January 25, 2019
There is a rising influx of the past in media, as it is now a common practice of taking a fan-favorite movie or television show and continuing or retelling the story. People love seeing their beloved sitcoms and films in a new light, and the entertainment industry is readily riding this rising wave of nostalgia.

[Photo] If It Ain’t Broke Don’t Fix It: The Age of Nostalgia

Hayley Lynch, Staff Writer
January 11, 2019
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[Photo] The Make Up of Makeup

Jaliyah Malloy, Staff Writer
January 3, 2019
There are so many natural beauties here in Washington state that we take for granted. This beautiful view of the mountains framing our school from the bus loop is often overlooked as an everyday thing. Football games and school events on the field are always shadowed by these looming beauties, with snowcapped peaks in the cold bite of winter. These mountains are green as long as we keep protecting the environment and pushing for a sustainable future.

[Photo] The Green Life

Kaitlin D'Souza, Staff Writer
January 3, 2019
PROGRESS? Accountability is both key to the movement, yet something that feels as if it is lacking among the frenzy of accusations.

[Photo] The #MeToo Movement and Performative Accountability

Abigail Lee, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
VARIOUS INFLUENCES Children are expected to act appropriately from a very young age. They are taught to always be polite, use basic manners, and treat people with kindness. With so many expectations for developing children, the responsibility to teach them proper behavior can fall on several different influences.

[Photo] Should Have Known Better: The Responsibility to Influence Children and Teens

Savannah Wood, Copy Editor
December 5, 2018
VAR: The latest and greatest technological advancement in sports is a heated talking point among soccer pundits. Does something like Video Assistant Referee belong in the game of soccer?

[Photo] Video Assistant Referee Is Taking Over Soccer

Charlie Buttler, Staff Writer
November 26, 2018
DISCOVERY ALERT: A new exoplanet named Barnard’s Star b was confirmed by researchers. It is 3.2 times larger than Earth and -239 degrees Fahrenheit.

[Photo] New Exoplanet Discovered: Barnard’s Star b

Hayley Lynch, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
JOBS, SCHOOL & SOCIAL LIFE: Balance is hard, especially when juggling school and work.

[Photo] Part Time Life

Jaylin Sullivan, Staff Writer
November 28, 2018
NEW PLANE, NEW WORRIES: The new Boeing 737-800 MAX 's stall-prevention system may have caused the plane to crash.

[Photo] A Brand New Plane, a Brutal Accident

Leo Fukano, Staff Writer
November 27, 2018
CANNABIS NOW LEGAL Will Canada’s full legalization of cannabis prove fruitful for the economy and the country, or will this cause the country to lose all respect from its peers?

[Photo] Canada: The Second Country to Fully Legalize Cannabis

Ryan Carragher, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
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[Photo] #BWB – Corey Lewis Case

Jaliyah Malloy, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
RELATIONSHIPS ARE THE BEST WAY TO ACCESS LIFE: Kinship of teenagers with their parents and friends are the essential relationships for the teenagers. Parents and friends are the guidebooks in a teen’s life. For every Success a teen achieves, there will be a parent or friend behind.

[Photo] The Kinship of Teenagers with Their Parents and Friends

Jayarithanyaa VR, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
YOUTH EPIDEMIC: Is Juuling a problem?

[Photo] From Juul to Jewel

Jaylin Sullivan, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
VOTING RIGHTS FOR FELONS: The chance to participate in our democratic government and to vote is taken away from those who have ben convicted of a felony. Preconceived stereotypes don’t define who that individual is and if they should have their civil right given back.

[Photo] Understand Felons, Then Decide If They Should Vote

Luka Kovac, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Simple Affection

Simple Affection

Mimi Gaudiano, Illustrator
October 17, 2018
SHOULD THEY BE PAID? Surrounding college athletics is a constant debate, particularly in football, regarding the athletes themselves. Should college athletes be paid? Or should they continue to be pleased with where they are financially on scholarship?

[Photo] College Athletes: Do They Deserve a Salary?

Ryan Carragher, Staff Writer
October 15, 2018
UNDER SEIGE: A scene depicted of heavy flooding and lost belongings. Hurricane Florence biggest weapon was its heavy rain which caused extensive flooding and damages. Many lost belongings and some even lost loved ones.

[Photo] Hurricane Florence: The Siege of The Carolinas

Leo Fukano, Staff Writer
October 10, 2018
YOUTUBE DROPOUT: YouTube logo made of money. There’s still a chance to be a high school dropout and still be successful. Although, the chances are very minimum and here are many other components to consider.

[Photo] Drop Out, Issaquah?

Jaliyah Malloy, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
OVERWHELMED BY THE BUBBLES: Standardized tests are more important than ever to colleges and are becoming a socioeconomic evaluation of students. Should they be so important? What should colleges really be looking at?

[Photo] The Glorification of Standardized Tests

Charlie Buttler, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
: Controversial referee decisions strike uproar in U.S. Open final. On Sept. 9, 2018, Serena Williams was penalized by the chair umpire for illegal coaching. Williams argues that the decision was based on the fact that she is a woman, saying the same penalty wouldn’t be called against a man. Instead of focusing on the rightful winner Naomi Osaka, Williams took the spotlight away with her selfish claims.

[Photo] Serena Williams Controversy

Gavin Herman, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
After announcing the addition of a popular movie category on Aug 8. 2018, the Academy Awards revoked their proposal on Sept. 5. 2018. Major backlash ensued following the original announcement Ratings for the Oscars have been on the decline; the 2017 awards ceremony marked the lowest viewership in history.

[Photo] Oscars Revoke Proposal of Popular Film Category after Backlash

Hayley Lynch, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
THE SUMMER OF RED SUNS. Illustration by Mimi Gaudiano. One of the striking aspects of the forest fires was the bright red sun. Senior Cheyanne Ferrall describes her experience this last summer, “I knew several people who couldn’t go outside for very long because of asthma. In Port Orchard you could no longer see Seattle from the other side of the water, the whole city was just gone.”

[Photo] Burning Up

Abigail Lee, Staff Writer
September 28, 2018
WATCHING FROM AFAR This picture presents a very possible theory that many people believe in; aliens are out there and silently watching. Freshman David Adams comments, “If life more intelligent came to us, I’d be very scared. In history, those who approach always destroy.”

[Photo] Maybe There Is Space for You and Me (and a Couple Aliens)

Adya Mohapatra, Copy Editor
September 28, 2018
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