From achievement gaps to racism within the criminal justice system, the topic of corrupt systems in America that seem to work against the success of underrepresented students is a widely criticized topic.
News has become much more accessible to the world through social media and technology. Social media users are bringing up information about mental health and other real world problems online.
Laughter vibrates through the air as members of the Berkeley High School Speech and Debate Club huddle around the front of G215, intently listening to a heated debate on whether The Joker deserves a trial or not.
Through joining clubs and various extracurricular activities, students get to explore their interests and become involved in the community as young and curious individuals.
San Francisco is known as a haven for drag culture, and parts of the East Bay, even people at Berkeley High School, have started to get involved in drag.
In every Berkeley High School advanced math course, each student is required to tutor other students to get full credit in the class. According to Masha Albrecht, who teaches AP Calculus AB, it’s very helpful to the tutors and the tutees.
“Nothing else interests me. It’s probably unhealthy, but it’s true. I don’t want to do anything else, and I don’t know if I would be able to do anything else even if I tried,” said Elliott Martens, a senior at Berkeley High School.
November marks the time when students rush to submit their early action and early decision applications for college. At Berkeley High School, seniors applying to college consider a myriad of financial and personal factors as they navigate the application process.
Turn the knob and the bell rings with a swing of the door — welcome to Marcus Books. The store has several shelves littered with knowledge in the form of powerful books.
Berkeley is home to a massive community of dog owners who cherish their companions. Whether interested in scenic parks or pet-friendly establishments, these recommendations accommodate various preferences among dog owners.
In recent years, the number of students getting lunch at school has risen. This year, the lunch line in the cafeteria regularly stretches all the way down to the middle of the dining hall for the better portion of lunch.
While many teachers at Berkeley High School are drawn to their profession from the start, others find their calling later in life, after pursuing different careers.
Aiko Iguchi Aiko Iguchi, a junior at Berkeley High School, found that moving to Berkeley for her junior year of high school has given her a fresh start.
“One of the things about being a school librarian is that every day is different,” said Allyson Bogie, the newest addition to Berkeley High School’s library.
Berkeley High School Latin teacher John Piazza runs and organizes the BHS Latin club. Students have found it fosters a safe and very close community, as they are all able to bond over having one thing in common; they are all learning or are interested in the unique language, Latin.
As an institution established in 1800, over two centuries ago, Berkeley High School certainly has a rich and interesting history. Because of this, there is no doubt that new and old members of the BHS community would want to know more about the school’s mysterious aspects, all the way down to its physical structures. “The
Choosing a place to study is a very important decision, setting the tone for the entire studying session. Making sure the atmosphere is cozy enough to be able to get work done, but not so comfortable that one no longer has the motivation to study is a tricky balance to achieve.
“I think that whether it’s Latino History Month, or Black History Month, it’s important for students of all cultures to learn about people that look like them and maybe have a similar upbringing to them because traditionally, in American education, we haven’t necessarily highlighted these voices and these folks that are working to do something
