Olivia Miller

Our 2023 Graduates of ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’

by Laney Lark and Olivia Miller
June 15, 2023

CKHS Students Review 2023 Met Gala Looks

by Adrie Starkenburg, Interviewer
May 31, 2023

‘What, Like It’s Hard?’: Legally Blonde: The Musical Thrives on Opening Night

by Rosalie Johnson, Olivia Miller, and Rory Manskie
May 12, 2023

The auditorium energetically and excitedly buzzes as songs that could be found on a modern-day Elle Woods’ playlist - including Ariana Grande’s “Thank U Next” and Taylor Swift’s “The Man”...

Review: How “M3GAN” Fell Short

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2023

“M3GAN”, a newly released science fiction horror film, follows the story of a recently orphaned girl named Cady, who moves in with her tech-savvy aunt, and the chaos that ensues when she befriends...

Celebrating the 2023 Chinese New Year

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2023

The 2023 Chinese New Year was on January 22, 2023, marking the end of the year of the Tiger and the beginning of the year of the Rabbit. Also known as Lunar New Year, the Chinese New Year is an annual...

Mrs. Staker and Her Impact on Central Kitsap High School

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2023

Overlooking the Central Kitsap High School bus parking lot, lies a room full of lab equipment, and desks, with walls covered with posters displaying several healthcare careers and a skeleton adorned with...

Senior Boys Commemorated on CKHS Wrestling Team

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2023

Despite the loss the Central Kitsap High School wrestling team suffered on 1/19 to their competitors from Yelm High School, their senior athletes shone through their senior night on the same evening. The...

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Flowers gifted to a senior wrestling player.

CKHS Students Protest Administrative Reaction to Oct. 20 Armed Intruder Situation

by Rosalie Johnson, Adrie Starkenburg, and Olivia Miller
October 26, 2022

On Oct. 20th, 2022, an armed 17-year-old male who does not attend CKHS entered campus with the reported intention to commit a robbery. After being apprehended by police already on campus, his weapon was...

The Resurgence of Crystals

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
June 8, 2022

With the rise of the so called self-care movement taking social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube by a storm, the utilization of crystals, known for their healing properties, has steadily increased. Fueled...

My Constant Devotion to the Wendy’s 4 for $4

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
June 8, 2022

First introduced in late 2015, Wendy’s 4 for $4 meal deal instantly gained popularity among fast food fanatics across the United States of America. The latest entry into a supposed fast food value...

What “Heartstopper” Does That Other LGBTQIA+ Portrayals in Media Have Failed To Do

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2022

"Heartstopper" on Netflix.

“My Year of Rest and Relaxation” and Its Intolerable Narrator

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2022

The novel “My Year of Rest and Relaxation”, written by Ottessa Moshfegh and published in 2018, follows an unnamed narrator throughout her endeavor to only remain awake for 40 hours out of an entire...

Sustainability in the New Central Kitsap Schools

by Olivia Miller and Kymora Getachew
April 1, 2022

The original Central Kitsap High School was built in 1942, with its fellow Central Kitsap Middle School being constructed in 1959. However, on Feb. 22, 2016, ground was once again broken as the erection...

[Photo] Jacob White says “The weather doesn’t matter”

by Ryelee Belgarde, Reporter
February 14, 2022

White running from class while also dodging journalists requests to comment. Photo provided by Olivia Miller.

How the Central Kitsap High School Cheer Team Has Overcome It’s Obstacles

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2022

Though COVID - 19 has affected all aspects of society, sports have been hit particularly hard. The Central Kitsap High School cheer team is no exception to that. “Between dealing with COVID, constant...

The Origin and Impact of Black Friday

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2022

The day after Thanksgiving is one of early rising, a quick stop at Starbucks, and then spending the rest of the day searching for the best discounts at the local mall. However, Black Friday, the now...

Leavenworth – A Modern Day Winter Wonderland

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2022

The drive to Leavenworth, Wash. is one of winding roads and snow frosted mountains, with giant evergreen trees lining the path. Tucked away in the Cascade mountains, the Bavarian styled village with...

The Best Books to Read During the Fall Season

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2021

As the leaves begin to change, and the rain begins to fall almost daily, the urge to curl up in bed with an artificial pumpkin candle’s scent filling my room, nursing some jasmine tea and a good book...

How Ms. Ford Became A Beloved Teacher

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2021

Tucked away in the second floor, a classroom filled with an almost constant buzz of chatter belongs to Emilia Ford. Ford teaches Language Arts and World Issues in Composition. “I’m an English...

The Rise of Hate Crimes and Prejudice towards Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
June 10, 2021

As COVID-19 has ravaged the United States, claiming more than 598 thousand lives, another disease has been spreading. Prejudice and racism towards Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders has always...

The Importance of Pride Month

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
June 10, 2021

As companies quickly turn into a rainbow bonanza, releasing brightly colored socks and coffee mugs with #LGBTQ PRIDE printed on them, it is easy to be swept up into the wave of excitement as this year’s...

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The whole Hunger Games series.

[Photo] How The Newly Released “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Prequel Builds Upon the Hunger Games Trilogy

June 10, 2021

The cover of "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" by Suzanne Collins

How The Newly Released “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Prequel Builds Upon the Hunger Games Trilogy

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
June 10, 2021

The tale of the horrific annual Hunger Games, in which the twelve districts of Panem each contribute a male and female tribute to fight to the death, have captivated readers since the release of the first...

Commemorating Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
June 10, 2021

February was declared Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month by Congress in 2010. The purpose of the month is to bring awareness towards the issue of teen dating violence and to advocate and educate so...

How Mrs. Fisher Went From a Stanford-Graduate Lawyer to an Award-Winning Teacher

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2021

Sarah Fisher, or more commonly known as Mrs. Fisher, is a Social Studies teacher at Central Kitsap High School. However, she said she hadn’t always planned on being a teacher. Born and raised in...

Holidays and Coronavirus

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2021

With the holiday season finally over, students and adults alike are back to facing the reality of the pandemic. The computers have turned back on and the Zoom meetings are long and strenuous. Gone are...

“Midnight Sun” Review

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2021

“Twilight,” the record-breaking novel written by Stephanie Meyer was released back in the fall of 2006. The aftermath was a whirlwind of vampire mania and a battle between Team Jacob and Team Edward. Nonetheless,...

How Two Bakeries are Preparing for the Holiday Season

by Jennifer Erichsen and Olivia Miller
January 19, 2021

For the holidays many people visit bakeries to buy sweet treats. Sluys and Monica’s are two local bakeries that many locals visit during the winter season. In the heart of Poulsbo, Washington, there...

Local Pumpkin Patches and the Effect of COVID-19

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2020

This fall has come quickly, and the pandemic has come along with it. Normal fall activities that many people cherish are now unavailable or different due to fear of rising COVID-19 infection rates. However,...

The Effect of Covid-19 On Mr. Birkenfeld

by Olivia Miller, Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2020

Covid-19 has changed the world as we know it. Millions of people have become unemployed, schools have shut down, and lives have been lost. However, when looking at intangibly large numbers, it can be easy...

Transgender Awareness Week: a Time to Educate, Celebrate, and Remember

by Delaney McCorkle and Olivia Miller
November 19, 2020

Transgender Awareness Week began last Friday, Nov. 13. Stretching from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19, the week is meant to raise awareness about transgender people and their struggles. On Nov. 20, following Transgender...

Live Coverage of the 2020 Presidential Election

by Jessica Gordon, Ellie Larsen, Leanna Fitzgerald, Delaney McCorkle, Olivia Miller, and Rosalie Johnson
November 3, 2020

As the 2020 Presidential Election approaches with candidates Donald Trump (R) and Joseph Biden (D), the Cougar Chronicle strives to provide live coverage on the whereabouts of the candidates alongside...

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Electric Vehicle at event