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MUSICAL OFFERINGS Classical at Freight & SalvageJoin Robin Sharp on violin, Michael Flexer on cello, and Russell Hancock on piano for an evening of chamber music on November 8th.

Social Media Plays Major Role in Teen Fashion and Creation

Fashion is one of the central ways this generation expresses itself. Trends are constantly changing and evolving, and new styles are invented every day.

Which Teachers Make the Grade? Students Share Best Qualities

Spend time on any high school campus and you’re bound to hear students talk about which teachers are good and which ones they would rather avoid.  “A good teacher makes a good class,” said Talia Antell-Proulx, a junior in Communication, Arts, and Sciences.

Is Berkeley High Accessible to Differently-Abled Students?

Accessibility for differently-abled students at Berkeley High School has long persisted as a problem. The Special Education Department is a team of teachers dedicated to aiding these students.  Angela Bau, a vision-impairment specialist, said, “Berkeley Unified is known for full inclusion and having all classes accessible to all students.” She also explained that

Poetry Club Transforms Trauma Into Art

Poetry Club, a club at Berkeley High School, strives to create a sanctuary for any student to write and share poetry. It is currently run by Sasha Wizelman, a senior in Communication Arts and Sciences, and Ren Green, a senior in Arts and Humanities Academy.

Broken Bells Disrupt Classrooms at BHS

It’s been a total of ten weeks since the start of in-person school at Berkeley High School. But in the second week of school, students and teachers began to notice that something was wrong with the bells.  For the past nine weeks, the bells in the G and H building have been broken.

Student Club Aims to Improve BIPOC Experience in BIHS

A Small Learning Community within Berkeley High School, Berkeley International High School is known for its prestigious diploma program. But among BHS students, BIHS is also well known for its lack of racial diversity.

Vaping Proves Common for BHS Teens

Over the past decade, the use of vapes has increased dramatically across the United States. Vaping was introduced to many teenagers with the popularization of the JUUL, which was first put on the market in 2015.

BHS Bridge Program Builds Support for Students of Color

The racial achievement gap in the US is a problem with deep roots in many of today’s current issues. Largely owing to socioeconomic disparities between Black, Latinx, and white families, statistics show that Black and Latinx students are more likely to drop out of high school, receive lower grades, score lower on standardized tests, and

Should Teachers Resist or Adapt to Rising Phone Use in Class?

​​The debate on whether phones should be a part of the classroom is a fairly recent one, since smartphones haven’t been around that long. “I just don’t remember [phones] really being a problem, honestly, until Snapchat got really popular, which now feels like ages ago.

Choice Is Freedom: Community Reacts to Texas Abortion Ban

In recent weeks, the country has watched abortion related legalities debated in the Supreme Court once again. To summarize, the state of Texas passed a law called Senate Bill 8 that banned abortions after the first six weeks of pregnancy.

Local Program TeensVolunteer.org Expands

As a freshman, Emi Rohn, a Berkeley High School graduate, saw an issue with the way teenagers, who are often eager to help, could connect with volunteer organizations.

Exploratorium’s Latinx Engineering Day Boosts Representation

Latinx Engineering Day took place at the Exploratorium in San Francisco on September 26, 2021. It included a panel of many renowned Latinx engineers who gave speeches about their careers, journeys, and achievements.

Skate Culture: Identities and Misconceptions

Montay Roberts, a freshman in U9, said that many people believe that skaters “have anger issues,” and are prone to taking their anger out on others and property.

Berkeley Studios Combat Toxic Body Standards in Dance World

“Everybody in the dance world knows what a dancer looks like,” said April Taylor, a dance educator at the Shawl-Anderson Dance Center located in the Elmwood neighborhood of Berkeley.

For Berkeley Residents, People’s Park is More Than Just a Landmark

People’s Park has had a rich and diverse history since the 1960s. Over the years, it has seen much change, as well as a decrease in popularity. Now, with the University of California, Berkeley’s plans to build student housing atop it, we may be the generation to see the last step in the park’s

Latinx Diversity Emphasized in KZ Zapata’s BHS Classroom

Born in Berkeley and raised in Albany, KZ Zapata is “Bay Arean” through and through. “My father is from Peru so he’s from South America, and my mom is from here.

Mutual Aid Leaves a Powerful Impact on Berkeley Residents

Mutual aid has been around for a long time, even before philosopher Peter Kropotkin coined the term in the late 19th century, but it has been increasing in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic.