CRISPR Sparks Debate Among Scientists

Ever since genetic editing emerged as a possibility, the scientific community has been pressed with questions of ethics just as much as those of discovery.

Dance Production Displays Spirit & Potential of BHS Dancers

Berkeley High School’s Dance Production 2019 takes the audience on a rollercoaster of emotion through passionate modern dance. The performance is made up of 15-16 dance numbers depending on the weekend.

Toro y Moi Releases Bay Area Inspired Album: Outer Peace

Born in South Carolina and currently living here in Berkeley, California, Chaz Bear, better known by the stage name Toro y Moi, released his sixth studio album Outer Peace on January 19, 2019.

Roma Has Potential to Make Movie History

The opening credits of Roma consist of a long, single shot of water sloshing over a stone floor. The sound of vigorous brushing can be heard in the background, an airplane flies over, and is reflected in the surface of the water.

The Vagina Monologues Portrays Raw Feminine Experience

One of Berkeley High School’s most powerful traditions returns this year with the annual production of The Vagina Monologues. Every year, a cast of female-identifying students from BHS perform a selection of monologues all having to do with the female experience.

Young Politicians Hold Key to Progress

In the US we rarely see a political or cultural movement without young people at the forefront. In today’s world we see teens across America taking non-violent direct action, organizing, making their voices heard, and even getting involved in policy change.

Dance Production Delivers Passion & Style

A palpable sense of excitement filled the Florence Schwimley Little Theater as the lights dimmed, each audience member awaiting one of the most anticipated shows this winter: Dance Production.

Second Semester Gives Seniors Opportunities to Finally Relax

The relief felt by seniors after finishing their first semester finals comes with the annually dreaded fear of teachers: senioritis. The term senioritis is defined as the “supposed affliction of students in their final year of high school, most significantly characterized by a decline in motivation or performance in school.” As second semester begins, teachers

Press Autonomy Amplifies Power of Youth Engagement

The first amendment of the United States Constitution enshrines the freedom of the press as a value of democracy. The reason why the freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and the right to assemble are all protected by the first amendment is that these rights allow people to criticize their government in order to

Government Shutdown Establishes Pathetic Precedent for Berkeley Youth

A thirty-five day government shutdown left 800,000 federal workers temporarily unemployed or forced to work without pay, putting the country in turmoil.

School Board Profile: Beatriz Leyva-Cutler

Beatriz Leyva-Cutler is in the middle of her 11th consecutive year serving as a member of Berkeley’s School Board. She was first elected in 2008, and has been re-elected twice; she is currently in the middle of her third term.

BHS Janitors Work as Hallway Heroes

Every day, countless pieces of trash are strewn around Berkeley High School. Students leave their pencils on the ground, their gum wrappers inches from the trash can, and minuscule pieces of paper scattered around the courtyard.

BHS Soccer Triumphs Over Rival O’Dowd

Following humbling defeats to Bishop O’Dowd in football and basketball, it was up to the Berkeley High School soccer program to restore some balance to the heated rivalry.

Oakland Teachers Strike Over Wages

On Monday, December 10, roughly 75 of the 90 educators at Oakland High School gathered outside City Hall to protest their low wages. The teachers on strike were joined by 30 educators from Oakland’s Madison Park Academy and Fremont High School, as well as roughly 30 OHS students.

Speaker Presents on Experience in Migrant Caravan

The United States holds many possibilities. It’s a place that offers asylum, job opportunities, and freedom. These are the factors that pull people from countries around the world to the US.

School Board Profile: Ka’Dijah Brown

Ka’Dijah Brown was elected to Berkeley Unified School District School Board in November’s elections. She is an educator in Richmond, California. She will be the youngest person to serve on the BUSD School Board, and the first active teacher.

Electric Bikes and Scooters Offer New Transportation Methods

On Tuesday, December 4, the Berkeley City Council voted to approve bringing more shared electric scooters to Berkeley. In addition, while Ford GoBikes have been operating in Berkeley since July 2017, many of them have been upgraded to the newer electric Ford GoBike Plus.

Green New Deal Provides Local Benefits

The Green New Deal is a multifaceted domestic policy concept which aims to actively address climate change. The proposal asks that the government invests in clean and renewable energy infrastructure, thereby generating more clean energy jobs and restructuring the economy.