‘Helped Us Unify:’ Senior Class Holds Sunrise and Spellout
This year’s seniors have spent almost half of high school online, and, as a result, many say that class pride and unity among the class of 2022 have taken a hit.
School Board Passes Climate Change Curriculum Resolution
The Berkeley Unified School District School Board discussed the newly-implemented Coaching Boys into Men program, the Title IX office, and the Climate Literacy Resolution during their November 3 meeting. The meeting’s public comment section was filled with students, parents, teachers, and Berkeley community members voicing their support for the Climate Literacy Resolution, which passed
Berkeley All Blues Rugby Empowers Women in Contact Sports
Rugby, a sport strangely unfamiliar to so many Americans — considering our love for its athletic cousin-of-sorts, football — still has its own place in the pantheon of Berkeley High School clubs.
Complexity of Sports Rules and Officiation Is Ever-Changing
On October 14, a Giants vs. Dodgers game ended with many fans taking to social media to express their frustration about the officiating of the game. Fans ranted that calls were unfair and the umpires were biased.
Celebrities Wear ‘America’ In Contrasting Ways at Met Gala
The Met Gala’s annual display of the rich and famous took place last week on September 13. The theme? “In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion,” hosted by actor Timothee Chalamet, poet Amanda Gorman, musical phenomenon Billie Eilish, and tennis champion Naomi Osaka.
NFL Founds “Feel the Orgullo”
Though Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated between September 15 and October 15, the National Football League is using it to jumpstart a longer-lasting program. The NFL, alongside the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, partnered with Puerto Rican singer Ozuna to incorporate Latinx Heritage Month into its sports season in a program called “Feel the Orgullo.”
Orientations Prepare Students for In-Person School Year
Orientation week kicked off the school year, providing make-up tours for sophomores who didn’t have an in-person freshman orientation due to the pandemic, and offering an in-person welcome to the new Berkeley High School freshmen.
Sports World Uses Its Influence For Change After Chauvin Verdict
On Tuesday, April 20, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted by a jury on all three charges against him for the murder of George Floyd.
The European Super League's Impact on Soccer
Soccer, or football, as most of the world calls it, is a game that ignites a passion. Fans from around the world cheer on their local teams, and in Oakland, we have the Oakland Roots.
Teen Sports Coaches Find Solace in the Pandemic
“Having a teen coach brings a different insight and energy to the game. … It feels like a very lively and collaborative process,” shared Kai Kai Spencer, a senior in Berkeley International High School at Berkeley High School.
Celebrating the Women of Berkeley
Carol Christ Carol Christ joined the University of California Berkeley faculty in 1970. She was a teacher and an administrator until 2002, when she became the president of Smith College in North Hampton, Massachusetts.
All Sports at BHS Will Restart in the Spring
Berkeley High School has been slowly restarting sports that can be contact free since late January, but now the decision has been made to open all athletics at BHS, even if it is not immediately.
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
Black Representation in NFL Coaching and Managing Is Scarce
The National Football League has created well paved roads for white coaches and management to advance while opportunities for Black management are slim.
Major Sporting Events Rescheduled From 2020 to 2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic took the world by storm in early 2020, major sporting events planned for 2020 including the Summer Olympic Games and the Union of European Football Associations Euro were rescheduled to take place in 2021.
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.
‘13: The Musical’ Bestows Opportunities for Youth Actors to Thrive
Unlike in film, young adults in musical theater rarely get to portray characters their own age. Typically, alongside the adult characters, shows have one or two young characters that are usually around nine or ten years old.
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.