BHS hosts WACC wrestling championships
The sheet of drizzling, gray clouds, and the sharp, cold wind disappeared behind the Berkeley High School wrestling team as they entered the Donahue Gym on February 11.
Simon Policy
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Writer
Graduation
Class of 2024
Simon Policy is creative fiction writer, journalist and video game developer. He's a recipient of the Scholastic Arts and Writing Silver Key award for fantasy and sci fi short fiction. In his free time, Simon procrastinates by geeking out on animated shows and 80s movies.
Fall of linear TV turns kids towards dark corners of YouTube
The neon-soaked world of YouTube Kids is a worrying place. Now that the internet is more accessible than ever, kids across the globe have instant access to hours of content designed to keep them watching.
WitchTok harms culture and the planet
Simply looking up “healing crystals” on Etsy will yield tens of thousands of purchasable results, with prices spanning from tens to hundreds of dollars.
Mexican telenovelas: Romance, betrayal, and cultural influence
Elaborately tangled romance, character-driven drama and shocking reveals have defined the content gracing Latin American television screens for over half a century.
‘Coquette’ eroticizes childlike innocence
The 1955 novel “Lolita” by Vladamir Nabokov depicts a predatory, sexual relationship between a 12 year-old girl and her middle-aged stepfather. For some incomprehensible reason, Hollywood produced two film adaptations, each being just as controversial as their source material.
Dressing on the gender spectrum: Students find growth through fashion and identity
“Especially as someone who’s struggled with dysphoria previously, I rarely feel it anymore,” said Ty Walthall, a junior at Berkeley High School.