Melissa LininThe Weekly HootA Mouse’s Periwinkle Dreams DeferredThe following story was written during Overlake’s Upper School Parliament as a part of a writing activity. Participants were challenged to…Dec 8, 2020Dec 8, 2020
Melissa LininThe Weekly HootHow to Be Alone Next Valentine’s DayIn 3 easy stepsFeb 28, 2020Feb 28, 2020
Melissa LininThe Weekly HootHurricane + Earthquake =A new type of natural disasterNov 26, 2019Nov 26, 2019
Melissa LininThe Weekly HootWildlife Conservation in Kenya: from Ecology to EconomyThis past summer I had the incredible experience to spend a week in Kenya. My family and I spent many long days out on Safari…Nov 26, 2019Nov 26, 2019
Melissa LininThe Weekly HootOverlake’s Thoughts on the Stolen ItemsLast week during announcements, students were made aware of the theft of eight laptops on campus, which were taken from the boys’ locker…Nov 14, 2019Nov 14, 2019
Melissa LininThe Weekly HootOverlake at the Global Climate StrikeOn Friday the 20th, a group of Overlake students missed class in favor of busing to downtown Seattle in order to participate in a global…Oct 4, 2019Oct 4, 2019
Melissa LininThe Weekly HootNotre Dame FireOn April 15, the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral caught on fire. Through the firefighter’s valiant efforts, the fire was finally extinguished…Apr 23, 2019Apr 23, 2019
Melissa LininThe Weekly HootThe Polar VortexBy now, you’ve probably heard of something called “the polar vortex” that is “spilling across the midwest.” The question is, what is it…Feb 25, 2019Feb 25, 2019
Melissa LininThe Weekly HootRover Lands on the Far Side of the MoonThe dark side of the moon.Jan 22, 2019Jan 22, 2019