The first term is coming to a close at BHS and many students, including myself, are working like crazy trying to ensure a solid report card. Tests, projects, and homework assignments leave so many feeling overwhelmed and in need of a coping mechanism: meditation might be a solution for you. It certainly isn’t going to...
Category: Opinion
Bravo, Vince!
14 years ago, a writer on the show “X-Files,” Vince Gilligan, wrote and directed a pilot for a series on AMC called “Breaking Bad.” Upon receiving positive reviews from critics, more and more episodes were then made, to even higher praise. After the finale in 2013, the series had evolved into an entire universe. Breaking...
“Blonde” Isn’t As Classy As Marilyn Was
One of the most classic, unforgettable Hollywood stars of the 20th century was Marilyn Monroe. Born with the name Norma Jeane, Marilyn was a successful pin-up model during World War II before landing her first acting job. The actress and model who was admired for her beauty, voice, and elegance became the quintessential “sex symbol”...
Voices of the Youth
As our country becomes more and more politically divided, students should embrace their responsibility to uphold democracy. As issues such as reproductive rights, climate justice, and marriage equality found themselves on the ballot this election, more and more young voters took their voices to the ballots and the streets with the intent of bringing change...
True Crime: Exploitative or Educational?
Let’s face it: society is fascinated with serial killers. From serial murderers like John Wayne Gacy to Ted Bundy, people are absolutely enamored with the sheer spectacle of the crimes that these killers have committed. As a result of this, there has been a demand for content centered around such criminals and the acts they...
Popular podcasts at WHS entertain and inform
In 2022, data shows that more Americans listen to podcasts than have Netflix accounts; more than one-third, or 104 million, of all Americans listen to podcasts. Over time, podcasts have become more popular amongst many age groups because of their diverse topics, genres, hosts and guests. Students and faculty at WHS listen to a wide...
Death to DST
This past Sunday, Americans moved their clocks back an hour as they transitioned from using Daylight Saving Time to using Standard Time. While many Americans appreciated the extra hour of sleep, they will very likely not feel the same way come March 12, 2023, when the clocks skip sixty minutes. In four months, not only...
Mahsa Amini: The Death that Caused the Riots
Who was Mahsa Amini? Masha Amini was a 22 year old Iranian woman who had gone on a trip with her family to visit the rest of their family in a different part of the country. She was stopped by the morality police, a special force in the police that enforced the strict dress code...
Your Body Image: If It’s Not Positive, Is Social Media To Blame?
Have you ever looked in the mirror and criticized every aspect of your body? Eating disorders among teenagers have spiked since 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, etc. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental disorders are among the many causes...
Kim Kardashian’s Obsession with Selena: Kim’s Habit To Make People Roar With Rage
When Kim Kardashian posted photos of herself dressing up as Selena, a rumor quickly arose that she might try wearing the actual famous Selena dress next. The red velvet dress was the last dress seen on Selena before she was assasinated, and people aren’t excited about the idea of Kardashian wearing it. Well known around...