BHS Administration Must Improve Communication on Hybrid Learning
The pandemic has exacerbated issues of transparency at Berkeley High School, and the communication surrounding the hybrid learning plan illustrates this problem.
NCAA Under Fire for Unequal Tournament Conditions
Outrage ensued as the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament kicked off on March 18. Multiple videos and images surfaced highlighting major discrepancies between the training facilities provided for male and female basketball players at the tournament.
Male Dominance Proves to Be Root of the Wage Gap in Athletics
The wage gap between male and female athletes continues to hinder women in their field of play and frustrate the masses of sports fans across the country.
Doby, Gibson, and Russell: Three Black Athletes to Learn About This Month
As Black History Month progresses, appreciating the contributions and change-making of Black people in all aspects of our society must be a priority. Black History Month gives people the opportunity to reflect on American history through a different lens and fully acknowledge how Black people have shaped America’s present
Athlete Profile: Recruited Athletes
Gil Gvishi Gil Gvishi, a senior in Berkeley International High School and captain of the Berkeley High School boys varsity water polo team, grew up submerged in the world of water polo.
What to Expect For BHS Sports in 2021
With so much uncertainty surrounding the state of COVID-19, it’s impossible to predict when things may start to return to normal. Just as businesses began to reopen and there was talk of in-person school, case numbers began to rise and forced the Bay Area back into lockdown.
Political Divide Over COVID-19 Regulations Presents Challenge for Youth 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.
Following a Disappointing Season for Warriors, New Trades and Players Offer Glimmers of Hope
The 2019-20 National Basketball Association season did not go as planned for the Golden State Warriors. Finishing last in the entire league with an embarrassing 15-50 record, this past season came as a shock to many after the Warriors’ dominance over the past five years. What was already slated to be a difficult year
The Success of the NBA Season Proves Sports During the Pandemic Are Possible
As the National Basketball Association bubble season came to a close, fans were treated to a refreshing finals series between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Where Do Dance Programs Fit In Amidst Sports in the Pandemic?
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.
How Will Low-Income Youth be Impacted by the Loss of Sports During COVID-19?
From living rooms in the Bay Area, viewers absorb countless “saved-by-sports” stories, cheering for the character who didn’t go to juvie because of the football team, the person who is able to go to college because of their sport, or the people who find purpose and meaning in being a part of the athletics program.
Resumption of Pac-12 Prompts Feelings of Excitement in High School Athletes
With the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports, student-athletes worldwide have had to sacrifice their sports seasons. Although there is no doubt that students everywhere are feeling sad and disappointed in how the school year has turned out, the loss of a high school or college sports season on top of that is
Coaches Struggle Amid Loss of In-Person Sports
At this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, Berkeley High School students have adapted to conducting most aspects of their lives online. While seeing friends, classmates, and teachers exclusively over Zoom has become the norm, one aspect of school that has not translated effectively to remote learning is the athletics program.
Bay Area Book Festival Presents Renowned Speakers on Today’s Issues
In a normal year, the Bay Area Book Festival takes place amid the first sunny days of May. Crowds of tens of thousands circulate among booths lining the streets and authors from around the world speak in auditoriums about their newest works.
When Boards Meet Games: An Introduction to Board-Gaming
“Playing a board game can also be an intense intellectual exercise that helps to grow your brain and improve your executive functions.” Who doesn’t love games?!?
Sports Teams Boycott Games and Use Platform to Support BLM
Amidst the current events regarding the Black Lives Matter movement and the atrocities that have resulted from police brutality, many sports players and leagues across the world have taken a moment to recognize and utilize their platform as a way to promote change and equality.
The Shift Into a Bubble is Transforming the NBA Playoffs
Amidst a worldwide pandemic, the National Basketball Association has found a way to finish out the 2019-20 season by locking down the top NBA teams within a completely isolated bubble.
BHS Plans for School Athletics During Pandemic
Berkeley High School has developed a new plan for sports and athletics during this unprecedented school year. The safety and health of each student, faculty, and family member connected to BHS is a top priority for the school at this time.