Scotland Remains United

by Kate Barton On September 19, 2014, Scotland voted to continue being a part of the United Kingdom by a vote of 55% to 45%. Many pro-independent voters reasoned that “Scotland is being held back socially and economically,” said Donald Mclean, 65, a Utilities Consultant from Glasgow and some say they’re “looking for a more just society. Westminster is Right-leaning and Scotland is Left-leaning,” according to David … Continue reading Scotland Remains United

Israel and Gaza: A Fiery Fight

by Kate Barton Israel and Gaza have been firing missiles at each other since July 8 due to the kidnapping  and murder of three Israeli teenagers, their bodies found on June 30. Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the boys were victims of “terrorists.” Israel arrested over 300 Palestinians, mostly members of Hamas. Both sides increased their firing of missiles but Israel remained largely unaffected … Continue reading Israel and Gaza: A Fiery Fight

Giants player faces concussion

New York Giants player Victor Cruz is said to have a concussion after attempting to receive a pass by Eli Manning and landing on his head during their game on Sunday, December 15 against Seattle. With only two more games this season, Cruz’s head injury may keep him from playing again this season. Students at BHS need to be aware of the danger of concussions … Continue reading Giants player faces concussion

Don’t Do Drugs or You’ll Get Dropped

by Kate Barton Walter Thurmond is a National Football League player for the Seattle Seahawks and is suspended from playing for four games because of his recently discovered use of drugs, which are banned by the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse (non-PED). This is another major blow to the Seahawks after their recent loss of Brandon Browner to a groin injury. This topic … Continue reading Don’t Do Drugs or You’ll Get Dropped

Kendrick Johnson: Accident or Murder?

by Kate Barton On January 1, the body of Kendrick Johnson was found in the center of a rolled up mat in the gymnasium of Lowndes County High School in Georgia. Allegedly, he was reaching for his shoe that had fallen into the center of the mat and he fell in upside down and had become asphyxiated and died. His body was found the next day when Kendrick’s … Continue reading Kendrick Johnson: Accident or Murder?