On January 22, 2025, President Trump rescinded a policy that prohibited Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from entering locations considered "sensitive", including schools. What this means...
Evolv, the company behind the weapons detection system at Ballard, likely seemed like a noble attempt to curb gun violence when it first came across JCPS's desk more than a year ago. However, Evolv has...
On January 20th, 2024, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. On day one of his presidency, Trump has promised to carry out an executive order to allow Immigration...
At a class meeting in August, Ballard's senior class was made aware that it is time to order caps and gowns. However, most left the Fine Arts Center that day unaware that they would soon be expected to...
A significant number of students at Ballard work a part time job, picking up shifts either after school or on weekends. While it can be difficult to balance school and work, working as a high school student...
Following concerns over the racial equity of JCPS' decision to cut transportation to magnet schools, a civil rights lawsuit was filed against JCPS in late June. However, as fears that this would disrupt the first day of school mounted, the lawsuit has been put on pause for two months.
Ballard Between the Lines is set for a phenomenal year in journalism! As an editorial board, we are optimistic about what’s to come and have ambitious plans for the direction of the paper. We hope to...
