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Bond Timeline: How Long Will Projects Take?
Bond Timeline: How Long Will Projects Take?
Molly Frankel, Student Life Editor • February 13, 2024

In August of 2023, the cities of Huntington Woods, Berkley, and Oak Park voted on a bond...

The Economic Power of The Super Bowl
The Economic Power of The Super Bowl
Isabella Gentry, Copy Editor • February 13, 2024

Arguably the most important sporting event in the United States, the Super Bowl features...

Understanding Trumps Challenger, The Fourteenth Amendment
Understanding Trump's Challenger, The Fourteenth Amendment
Aria Dwoskin, Editor-in-chief • January 30, 2024

Former President Donald Trump’s candidacy bid in the 2024 election has encountered significant...

What Does it Take to Audition for a BHS Musical?
What Does it Take to Audition for a BHS Musical?
Aria Dwoskin, Editor-in-chief • February 13, 2024

Berkley High School’s theater department, BeDrama, puts on amazing shows year after...

Club of Month: Female Focused
Club of Month: Female Focused
Isabelle Stephenson, Staff Writer • February 13, 2024

Joining a club is a great way to meet new people and talk about topics you are passionate...

Junior couple Emma Sove and Kyle Gabriel
Battle of Baes pt. 3
Violet Karp, Managing Editor • February 13, 2024

Valentine’s Day is a day full of appreciating those you love. Walking the halls of our...

New York Times Games: A Guide to the Iconic Word Puzzles
New York Times Games: A Guide to the Iconic Word Puzzles
Izzie Kates, Opinion Writer • February 13, 2024

The New York Times may be most well known for writing captivating news articles, but the Berkley community especially appreciates the publication...

Exploring the World of Extracurriculars at BHS
Exploring the World of Extracurriculars at BHS
Scarlett Buick, Feature Editor • February 13, 2024

During students’ four years of high school, most are gearing up for even more school. Whether this is college, trade school, or fellowship...

Why College Admissions Aren’t So Straightforward
Why College Admissions Aren’t So Straightforward
Isabella Gentry, Copy Editor • February 13, 2024

Why College Admissions Aren’t So Straightforward On paper, college admissions seem to be all about a student’s GPA, extracurricular activities,...

Social Media’s Influence on Gen Alpha: Makeup, Materialism, and Growing Up Too Fast
Social Media’s Influence on Gen Alpha: Makeup, Materialism, and Growing Up Too Fast
Lucy Cohen, Managing Editor • February 13, 2024

From baby boomers to gen z, everyone uses social media as a way to connect with others and keep up with news and gossip. And while it has its...

A Look Into Why Berkley Doesnt Have Finals
A Look Into Why Berkley Doesn't Have Finals
Aiden Aronoff, Copy Editor • February 13, 2024

Four years ago, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Berkley High School made the administrative decision to stop giving final exams at the...

Unforgettable Activities to Experience in Detroit This Winter
Unforgettable Activities to Experience in Detroit This Winter
Jane Heller, Editor-in-chief • December 13, 2023

Between the constant cold air and the rare sight of sunlight, winters in Michigan can be difficult. Instead of isolation in the winter, we can...

Beyond The Locker Room: A Closer Look Into Berkley’s Pre-Game Rituals
Beyond The Locker Room: A Closer Look Into Berkley’s Pre-Game Rituals
Jane Heller, Editor-in-chief • February 13, 2024

In the world of sports, the moments leading up to the game can be seen as some of the most important. Athletes oftentimes engage in pre-game...

Nadia Watt playing basketball
Athlete of the Month: Nadia Watt
Maddie Collins, Sports Editor • February 13, 2024

Sophomore Nadia Watt has been a starter on the Berkley Girls’ varsity basketball team every game this season. Watt was double rostered, meaning...

Artwork of Alex and Henry featured on the interior of the Red, White, & Royal Blue hardcover.
“Red, White, & Royal Blue”: A Heartfelt Romantic Comedy
Tyann Eades, Entertainment Editor • February 13, 2024

“Red, White, & Royal Blue (RWRB)” is a clever romantic comedy novel written by queer author Casey McQuinston and published in 2019. The...

A scene from Hazbin Hotel. The show has received near-unanimous praise for its animation, soundtrack, and writing.
Hazbin Hotel Review: A Vibrant Demon-Themed Musical Series
Austin Daugherty, Staff Writer • February 13, 2024

After nearly five years of production, delays, and announcements, the newest animated show from the mind of Vivienne Medrano, “Hazbin Hotel,”...

The Final Season of Curb Your Enthusiasm
The Final Season of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Aria Dwoskin, Editor-in-chief • February 13, 2024

“Curb Your Enthusiasm” is a sitcom made by and starring Larry David, the co-creator of Seinfeld. David plays a character that can be seen...

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