On Tuesday, February 4, a list appeared in marker on a stall door of the G-Building women’s restroom. The door read “Stay Safe Ladies” and
There are many human rights, and one of them is shelter. We all need a place to live. Recently, a movement has emerged in Oakland
On Friday, January 3, many woke up to the disorienting “WW3” hashtag trending across social media platforms. Following a United States airstrike that led to
In recent years, philanthropy has become a highly controversial topic. Defined by Merriam-Webster as an “active effort to promote human welfare,” the term is often
When people hear the word “Berkeley,” there are probably a few thoughts going through their heads. Some may think of University of California (UC) Berkeley,
Ask a teenager, and they’ll tell you about their most recent friendship breakup. This isn’t new; adults also went through all the angst and drama
The holidays just passed, and most Berkeley High School (BHS) students welcomed them as a needed break from the pressure of school. They were, however,
Go big or go home. Gain a profit or you’re a failure. Do whatever it takes to succeed. Mottos like these have constantly influenced people
Many things set Berkeley High School (BHS) apart from other schools, and one is the Small Learning Communities (SLCs), in which students can learn in
In Waves, a new film directed by Trey Edward Shults, Kelvin Harrison Jr. plays a high schooler whose life takes a downward turn. The movie
Upon hearing that the cult classic film Ghostbusters was getting an all-female reboot in 2016, one disgruntled Twitter user complained: “This is the worst news
Berkeley High School’s (BHS) Advanced Theater Projects class is an honors Career Technical Education (CTE) course that follows other coursework in theater at BHS. This
Whodunit films are hard to come by today, and Knives Out’s rave critic reviews suggests they should make a comeback. This Agatha Christie esque film
Olivia Jade is a famous YouTuber and social media influencer known for being the daughter of actor Lori Loughlin and for posting content about fashion,
With 2019 drawing to a close, the stress levels of seniors at Berkeley High School (BHS) are peaking. The reason behind this large increase in
Science and math are two subjects that have historically been dominated by men. According to Roberta Rincon, Ph.D., Manager of Research at Society of Women
During the week of December 9, Vote 16, a Berkeley student-run organization pre-registered 250 juniors to vote. Upon becoming pre-registered, students are automatically registered to
Berkeley High School’s (BHS) Women’s Student Union (WSU) is leading the fight to change what they believe are discriminatory bathroom pass policies. For years, several
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