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The student news site of Bernards High School

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The student news site of Bernards High School

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Consumers revolt against Starbucks due to their stance in the Israel and Palestine conflict

Starbucks’ stance on Israel vs Palestine causes controversy

Juliette Maro, Features Editor
January 9, 2024

After Starbucks announced their support for Israel's side in the Israel vs Palestine war on an Instagram story stating that they stand with Israel actions in the war, pro-Palestinians are attempting to...

Inflation rates since 1930 (Data sourced from Investopedia).

Has the country entered a new Great Depression?

Ella Patel, Opinions Editor
January 3, 2024

The Great Depression is characterized by high unemployment rates, increase in poverty, and low profits. While the hardships Americans face today are not similar to the aspects that caused the Great Depression,...

Three dogs in a cage at once showing the overpopulation in shelters

Animal Shelters Nationwide are Overflowing

Rajan Gandhi, Opinions Editor
December 22, 2023

Since 2021, animal shelters nationwide have been overflowing. This is happening for multiple reasons, the first one being that there is a current shortage of veterinarians. Pet ownership is increasing...

Various sections of 2023s Apple Music Replay and Spotify Wrapped campaigns

Music streaming services debut new marketing campaigns

Emma Chrapowicki, Staff Writer
December 21, 2023

November often serves as buildup for the winter holidays that span over December and January; however, it can also lead into a more modern tradition for all sorts of music listeners. Typically, around...

A student is shopping for Black Friday deals online instead of in person

Black Friday faces a decline over the years

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
December 20, 2023

Several years ago, Black Friday was a day filled with consumer joy and utter chaos. Whether it was camping outside of stores in the early hours of the morning, or getting into a fist fight for a desired...

The NBA introduces a new tournament inspired by the Champions League in European football

NBA sparks excitement with in-season tournament

Colin Caggiano, Staff Writer
December 18, 2023

In early July, the NBA launched the addition of in-season tournament play to the league's 2023-2024 season, beginning in November. NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, has long argued for introducing tournament...

Michigan is one of 14 schools currently in the Big Ten that will be affected by this change.

Controversy surrounds Pac-12 teams joining the Big Ten

William Simpson, Staff Writer
December 18, 2023

In 1896 the Big Ten conference was formed. The first schools added were Chicago, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, Northwestern, Wisconsin, and Purdue. Then, in 1899 Indiana, and Iowa were added. Finally,...

Changes to the internet at BHS leave students puzzled

The pros and cons of BHS’ new internet software

Ella Patel, Opinions Editor
December 15, 2023

Bernards High School has blocked social media and streaming platforms while using the school’s Wi-Fi. In addition to this, Bernards now tracks students’ activity online while using district owned devices,...

An example of the reading section for the Digital SAT

College board decides to make the SAT digital

Vanshika Gupta, Contributing Writer
December 11, 2023

The CollegeBoard is offering a Digital SAT, commonly known as the DSAT, starting March of 2024. Bernards High School administered its first digital version of this standardized test to ‘25 Juniors who...

Elevate has provided Bernards High School and it’s students with a virtual teacher

A new virtual teacher causes shift in the Bernard’s French department

Ella Patel, Opinions Editor
December 6, 2023

While Bernards High School’s French teacher, Madame Thatcher, is away on maternity leave, the 2023-2024 French students have to adjust to an extensive change. Not only do they have to adapt to having...

Dedicated Bernards arts students work diligently on their ceramics projects

The incessant travail to preserve the arts in education

Emma Chrapowicki, Staff Writer
December 5, 2023

Education is an integral part of life, particularly one of the most definite periods of a lifetime: adolescence. One discovers a series of layers to themselves by being enriched by mentors. Simply showing...

Rylee Arnold and her partner Harry Jowsey for Dancing with the Stars

The “Roman Empire” of “Dancing with the Stars”: What are viewers really focused on?

Rose Costello, Opinions Editor
November 13, 2023

Since the thirty-second season of the hit television series “Dancing with the Stars” premiered on September 26, 2023, fans have been abuzz not only by the dancing, but by speculation of a possible...

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