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Beneficial or Performative: Should Politicians Publicly Volunteer?

Opinion

PRO By Ohad Aviran-Finkelstein The actions of celebrities and politicians have massive effects on society. Although many public figures have taken their power for granted and used it to make little to no difference, other public figures have used their power to make a significant impact, working for the betterment of society.

Finding Common Ground on Cursing

Opinion

At Berkeley High School, it is not uncommon for teachers to curse. While some teachers would never dream of using profanity in front of a classroom of students, others punctuate their lectures with expletives.

Should Bay Area Cities Be Cracking Down on Crime?

Opinion

Yes Ohad Aviran-Finkelstein Recent headlines paint a grim picture of unsafe conditions in the Bay Area. Crime in San Francisco has risen over 12 percent in the past year, while Oakland’s violent crime rate was over three times higher than the national average.

BUSD’s Expansion of Ethnic Studies Is a Positive Change

Opinion

In 1991, Berkeley Unified School District became the first public school system in the nation to mandate an ethnic studies course. For the last thirty years, this ethnic studies program has been contained within a single semester during freshman year.

BHS Cannot Safely Sanction Spirit Week

Opinion

On October 22, Principal Juan Raygoza sent out an email informing the student body that Berkeley High School would not be sanctioning a Spirit Week. The email came as a shock to many students who had been looking forward to Spirit Week — Rally Day in particular — as a symbol of the return

BHS Jazz Band students play the saxophone.

BUSD Music Program Nurtures Students

Entertainment

Music classes in Berkeley Unified School District start in elementary school, where all students learn to play an instrument in fourth grade. The students who continue to play long past they are required to, however, are the players that feed into the Berkeley High School Band and Orchestra classes.

The Rise of Latin and Reggaeton Influence in US Pop Music

Entertainment

In 2020, 11 of Spotify’s Top 50 artists around the world were Spanish speaking artists who produced music in a Latin American genre called reggaeton.

‘He’s All That’ Eliminates the Original Misogynistic Narrative

Entertainment

I’ll spare you the trouble: He’s All That, starring Addison Rae, isn’t very good. Still, I would be lying if I said that I didn’t enjoy watching it.

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Artist Spotlight: Dexter Suhn

Entertainment

With musical recording technology becoming more accessible than ever, young musicians have found ways to produce music from their own bedrooms. This phenomenon has created the aptly named genre of “bedroom pop.” Artists like Billie Eilish, Clairo, and Cosmo Pyke have made this lo-fi sound a world-wide success.

Preventative Measures to be Taken to Combat the Culture of Sexual Assault in Boys Athletics

Sports

In February of the 2019-20 school year, thousands of Berkeley High School students walked out of class, standing in solidarity with and listening to survivors of sexual harm.

Scholastic Sports Are Not Likely to Come Back Any Time Soon

Sports

Despite everyone’s best wishes, the condition of the coronavirus in California is only worsening. This comes as terrible news for youth sports organizers who have been putting in effort to ensure a safe athletic season.

Political Divide Over COVID-19 Regulations Presents Challenge for Youth Sports

Sports

The last few months have seen just about every activity become controversial over the potential risk of spreading COVID-19. Refreshingly, however, professional sports have been a source of some common ground.

BHS Dance Production members showcase their skills in a January 2020 performance.

Where Do Dance Programs Fit In Amidst Sports in the Pandemic?

Sports

Between the National Basketball Association Finals and the World Series, sports have been getting a lot of attention recently. Politicians have fought hard, for better or for worse, for the return of televised sports.

Underrepresentation of Latinx People in Media Persists and Distorts Politics

Entertainment

About four out of every 100 speaking roles in Hollywood’s top grossing films between 2007 and 2018 went to Latinx people. Because almost one in five Americans are Latinx, this number is jarringly unrepresentative.

Will Social Media Be Our Downfall?

Entertainment

Jeff Orlowski’s new documentary The Social Dilemma has been garnering attention for its bold predictions of end times brought on by social media. The film takes a dark tone from the very beginning, which is held through to the end.

The Dark Side of TikTok: Exploring the Dangers Posed to Today's Teens

Entertainment

In August of 2018, a Chinese social media platform called ‘TikTok’ launched into the United States market. Two years later, six out of every ten teens in the US are using it.

'Homegrown': An Insight Into the Evolution of Music

Entertainment

One of the best rock albums released recently is 46 years old. Though Neil Young’s ‘latest’ album, Homegrown, came out in June of 2020, it was actually recorded in the early 1970s.

BHS Teams Crowned League Champions

Sports

Berkeley High School sports have a reputation for being strong and competitive teams. In the past, our teams have won countless games and become league champions.