The Supreme Court’s Balance of Justices
By Henry Wong Republican Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and John McCain (R-AZ) have said that any Supreme Court nominee made by Hillary Clinton, if elected, would be blocked from confirmation. This ninth spot has been open since the death of conservative Justice Antonin Scalia in February. The Constitution permits justices to serve for life but the possibility of two more vacancies exists for appointments by … Continue reading The Supreme Court’s Balance of Justices
Fall-bulous Fashion
by Bergen Eppers Fall is finally here, the season where we can finally wear jeans and sweaters, but what is in style this year? According to what is making the runways, celebrity sightings, and even everyday items from your local fashionista, here are some outfit choices that will spice up your wardrobe this season for those fall activities: Plaid Shirts. You can never go wrong with … Continue reading Fall-bulous Fashion
BHS Winter Sports Preview
By: Carter Caldwell Although it may seem like the year has just begun, the end of the first quarter is drawing to a close and with it goes the fall sports season. The cross country league meet will take place on 15 October, and the tennis and golf teams are well into the state tournaments, and volleyball has garnered the top seed in their league … Continue reading BHS Winter Sports Preview
Netflix Releases Third Season of Black Mirror
By Meghan Malas After three years since the last release, Netflix finally released the third season of the satirical science fiction, Black Mirror. The show itself mimics the workings of “The Twilight Zone” in that it includes three to seven individual stories per season that leave one feeling eerie, yet intrigued. Each episode of the show has its own characters and plot line. Black Mirror … Continue reading Netflix Releases Third Season of Black Mirror
Last Minute DIY Halloween Costumes
By Ally Keefer Whether you are going to a Halloween party or going trick-or-treating, you will probably need a costume. Most students don’t have the time to make a costume or have the money to purchase one. Here are some easy, cheap and quick costumes to make the night before the event. Pig in a Blanket For this costume, dress in all pink and wear … Continue reading Last Minute DIY Halloween Costumes
Asian-Americans Protest Rapper YG
by Henry Wong Asian-Americans have called for a ban of the song “Meet the Flockers” by rapper and hip-hop artist, Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson, better known as YG. Asian-American protestors feel the song calls for violence against Chinese -Americans with lyrics like: “First, you find a house and scope it out. Find a Chinese neighborhood, cause they don’t believe in bank accounts . . . … Continue reading Asian-Americans Protest Rapper YG
IS Bombmaker Smiles After Sentencing
By Jack Long Twenty-three-year-old Dodi Suridi, a supporter of the Islamic State, was sentenced on 20 October for helping make one of the bombs used in the Jakarta attacks. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, he said he accepted the court’s verdict as “the risk of being a terrorist.” Upon leaving the court Suridi smiled at the cameras and raised only his pointer-finger to the … Continue reading IS Bombmaker Smiles After Sentencing
Salvaging Your Grade at the End of the Quarter
by Sarah Rovinsky Becoming a senior entails that you’ve learned more than a few things outside of the classroom that help when within it. For example, how to salvage your grade(s) at the end of a quarter before report cards are final, and sent to parents. As a senior I’m obligated to share this invaluable information for the benefit of my peers: Actually turn in … Continue reading Salvaging Your Grade at the End of the Quarter
Bob Dylan Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature, Makes History
by Meghan Malas Bob Dylan, a 75 year old musical and cultural influencer for more than five decades, has been awarded the Nobel Prize recognizing his excellence in literature on a global scale. Not only has he received the highest award in the field of literature, he also is the first musician to claim this title. For the past fifty years, Dylan has sold millions … Continue reading Bob Dylan Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature, Makes History
“Me, Myselfie, and I”
by Bergen Eppers From Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook or any social media sites, we are all engulfed in selfies. Sending an image of us to the world, we can change the way they view us, with new filters, lighting, or angles, showing different personas of ourselves. Selfies may be all the rage now, but self-portraiture was used by artists before they could see their reflections. It … Continue reading “Me, Myselfie, and I”
