By: Nora Scarbro Are you someone who has always wanted to get into thrifting, but feels a little lost on how to get started? Here is a guide to help you begin your thrifting journey. The first step to being successful in thrifting is to make a list of things you want to find. This makes it easier to focus your search and actually find … Continue reading Learn how to thrift with our guide
By: Alexis LeMieux As high school seniors wrap up their school year, they will want to have something to remember the year by. What is the best way to commemorate? Senior photos. A lot of planning must be done beforehand: but, how? First, you must begin with selecting your photographer. This requires a little bit of research looking online on social media and visiting photography … Continue reading Senior photos take time and planning
By: Gabe Woods The holiday season has begun with many forming their Christmas wishlists, quickly picking out gifts for friends and family. At the top of many wish lists this year comes new pieces of technology. The iPhone 17, released earlier this year, has become one of the most popular gifts. Its new camera and AI-abilities have drawn in customers to put it at the … Continue reading What students are asking for Christmas in 2025
By: Calle Caldwell Midterm exams often hit students faster than expected, bringing a sudden rush of stress and last-minute studying. At BHS, midterm exams are worth 20% of the semester grade, making them an integral part of the final grade for a class. But how should students prepare for them? When time is limited, studying efficiently is important. BHS senior and peer tutor Roshan Patel … Continue reading How to prepare for midterm exams
By: Calle Caldwell As fall settles and the holidays near, the growing excitement around seasonal drinks from iconic coffee brands grows. For many coffee lovers, the release of the fall menus at Starbucks, Dunkin, and 7Brew marks the beginning of the holiday season. BHS teacher Paige Lewis shares that she looks forward to their release each year. “I have a group chat of all of … Continue reading Enjoy fall and holiday menus at coffee shops
By: Gabe Woods Stores and companies are gearing up across the country to prepare for their Black Friday events. These retailers get ready for their busiest day of the year, having some of the largest sales across many of their products. Even though almost all major retailers continue to have deals on Black Friday, the anticipation and participation of this day has drastically changed in … Continue reading Black Friday is a dying deal
By: Gabe Woods As the holiday season has begun, Thanksgiving is next on the list. In recent years, “Friendsgiving” has become a popular event among younger ages, where friends get together in a potluck style, with each person bringing their own dish to share. When planning this event, it’s important to create the right atmosphere. Using decorations like candles, pumpkins, and fall decor can help … Continue reading How to create a perfect Friendsgiving
By: Calle Caldwell Fall break offers a much-needed pause between the chaos of the nearing end of first semester and the incoming stress of midterms. It’s a time for students and teachers alike to unwind, reconnect with family, and recharge before finishing out the year and entering second semester. One of the best ways to enjoy your break without stress is to front-load your responsibilities. … Continue reading Find balance during fall break to recharge and reconnect
By: Calle Caldwell With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to start planning how to make the most of the spooky season. From handing out candy to carving pumpkins, there are countless ways to get into the Halloween spirit. One of the most classic ways to spend Halloween night is passing out candy with your family or friends. Whether you’re decked out in a … Continue reading How to spend your Halloween
By: Gabe Woods It’s only a week away from the scariest holiday of the year, Halloween. Next Friday, the night will light up with a variety of costumes that show relative characters, themes, and stories from 2025. This year has multiple prominent costumes dominating social media. Elphaba and Glinda are taking over costumes across all age ranges. Genies and Paddington have become the most prominent … Continue reading Halloween 2025: here are this year’s costume picks
