Walking in a winter wonderland…maybe?
By Anna Starkey Historically, the Northeast region of the United States has experienced brutally cold winters. Having endured subzero temperatures and countless snowstorms previously, Northerners are wondering whether this winter, beginning on December 21, will parallel the last. By observing the powerful, incoming El Niño however, meteorologists are predicting otherwise. An El Niño can be described as a an irregularly occurring and complex series of … Continue reading Walking in a winter wonderland…maybe?
An Open Letter
by Bridget Richard Dear Exam Takers: Everything will be alright. Whether your exams went well or not. There’s no need to have an exam-istential crisis. What’s important is to recognize and appreciate the work and studying you have done, and realize that the time to worry is over. You now have two weeks to celebrate the holidays and to ring in the New Year! And … Continue reading An Open Letter
Top 5 Stop-Motion Christmas Movies
by Bridget Richard Christmas movies playing on family broadcast channels are quintessential to the holiday season. One subgenre of these films are stop-motion animation films. Shot frame by frame, these movies now give a nostalgic and warm feeling, partly due to the fact that the newest stop motion movie on this list was made over twenty years ago, and partly due to the old-fashioned morals … Continue reading Top 5 Stop-Motion Christmas Movies
A Defense of Fruitcake
by Bridget Richard Every holiday season, fruitcake is burnt at the societal stake. Many people complain saying, “It’s too dense,” or “It’s disgusting,” or “It’s ugly.” And dare I say, that doesn’t seem at all like a tiding of joy. Why is this great holiday staple so hated? I don’t think it should be. Here’s why: 1.) Fruitcake has interesting historical roots. The idea of … Continue reading A Defense of Fruitcake
Kim and Kanye’s New Baby is a Saint?
by Jaclyn Frank Kim Kardashian and husband Kanye West just gave birth to their second child. After their first child is named North West, sounding similar to an airline company, society had no hope that their newest baby would have an even better name. Kardashian announced on Twitter that their new baby boy is named Saint. Many were surprised that they didn’t keep up with the directional … Continue reading Kim and Kanye’s New Baby is a Saint?
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2015
by Jaclyn Frank The annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was broadcasted on December 8 on CBS. It took place in New York City. The Victoria’s Secret Angels walked down the runway modeling VS’s most extravagant and exclusive lingerie. Some well-known VS Angels that participated in this year’s fashion show are Adriana Lima and Candice Swanepoel. The former Angels were joined by their newest models, Jasmine … Continue reading Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2015
Mr. Schultz’s Grandma is ‘Fresher than You?’ Lip Sync Battle Round 2
by Alyssa Rogers The riveting competition among our beloved BHS teachers continued this past week with Mrs. Brown versus Mrs. Fogarty on Tuesday, December 8, and Mr. Schultz versus Mr. Reinhart on December 10. Students and teachers both tuned into the battles during mentor on each day to watch the throw down and decide for themselves who deserved to win. The results are in and … Continue reading Mr. Schultz’s Grandma is ‘Fresher than You?’ Lip Sync Battle Round 2
Sports You Didn’t Know Existed…Part 2
By: Mitch Hughes If you’re curious about the current NFL standings, how the Golden State Warriors are doing in their undefeated start to the NBA season, or perhaps what’s happening in the English Premier League, look no further because this article is not what you need. Not one of the aforementioned topics will be discussed, as you will have no trouble hearing about them from any … Continue reading Sports You Didn’t Know Existed…Part 2
Christmas Carols and Musical Perils
by Rachael Birri In the words of Mr. Parks, “Christmas songs are like food; everyone has an opinion.” For example, Mr. Parks hates “Santa Baby.” He describes it as “very disturbing” and just “weird,” a sentiment shared by most, not to mention the greediness of the singer requesting such items as a ‘54 convertible, a duplex, and the deed to a platinum mine. Inversely, his … Continue reading Christmas Carols and Musical Perils
2016 Grammy Nominations
By: Anna Starkey For the first time in Grammy history, the 58th Grammy Awards will be held on Monday, February 15 rather than the usual Sunday ceremony. The show will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and will present 83 awards to various musical artists. On December 7, the Recording Academy announced a diverse collection of Grammy nominees. Leading the nominations this year … Continue reading 2016 Grammy Nominations
