A photogenic early rise the morning of NOF 2026 in San Francisco with BHS Chamber Orchestra. Image by Evan Du In late April, Chamber orchestra (the most advanced ensemble here at BHS) received word that they had been accepted to the National Orchestra Festival for the second year running. NOF is one of the top orchestra conferences in the nation, and even being admitted is an accomplishment. It took months of preparation and rehearsal beforehand to submit the best possible a

Invincible seen in his signature blue and yellow fists towards the audience. Illustration by Oz Galeano. While TV is often seen as a dying medium, many studios would beg to differ, while Youtube and Tiktok dominate media consumption, studios around the world are still pouring billions of dollars a year into television. In fact, just last year 8,824 new TV shows were filmed according to SG Einwatchter, a professor at Aalborg University. Among the thousands vying for eyes only

Movie poster for Poject Hail Mary. I've always wanted to see it. Photo from IMDb. When “Project Hail Mary” hit the theaters this in spring, it quickly became an internet sensation. “I thought the movie was great adaptation of the book. The actors did a phenomenal job, and I really enjoyed watching it with my family,” said senior Milo Blanco. So, as always, The Barque had to report on it. Down below is our comprehensive review of the movie. As always, stop reading now if yo

Baked goods display at BA Artisan Bakery. They look really good. I might pay a visit soon. Photo by Cece Wang. This spring, many bakeries have opened their stores in Bellevue, bringing a spectrum of sweet pastries and aromatic breads. The Bellevue community is incomplete without food businesses, and that’s why The Barque is excited to share a comprehensive review on some of the most popular places for Bellevue High School (BHS) students and the community. First, one of the

David Kline. Photo by Ivy Green. The average high school teacher stays at a single school for about seven years . However, Bellevue’s drama teacher, David Kline has spent more than 40 years at Bellevue. In honor of Kline’s remarkable career at Bellevue, which is concluding, we decided to highlight some of his favorite memories during his and hear from some students whose life he has profoundly shaped. Kline’s journey at Bellevue started in 1986, and, contrary to popular b

Examples of acai bowls. They look alright I guess. Photo by Haiden Adams. Summer is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to get a refreshing acai bowl or smoothie on a hot day. But then comes the difficult decision: where do you go? Bellevue has many delicious selections, and most students are stumped on deciding. A few of highlights include are Matcha Magic, Pressed, Emerald City, Jamba Juice and the newest addition Joe and the Juice. Let’s take a look at our ve

Vansh Chopra with his backpack. Photo by Stella O'Connor. Some students carry notebooks. Some students carry folders. Vansh Chopra carries hamsters and sidewalk chalk. At first glance, his black Lululemon backpack looks normal enough. Then you open it. The first thing you notice is that Vansh appears to be fully prepared for any dental emergency. Inside are both toothpaste and a toothbrush, because apparently oral hygiene waits for no one. Alongside those are hand sanitize

Left to right (BHS Team 1): Tara Saini, Dhruv Saini, James Huang, Arseni Dzeravianka and Andrew Fu. Standing in front of Congress in DC whilst an excavator tears down establishments, like the state of the country. Photo by Vadzim Dzeravianka. For the first time ever, the Bellevue High School Science Bowl team advanced to finals, obtaining a fully paid trip to Washington DC at the end of April. Each year, roughly 1500 high school teams around the United States compete in the

Photo by Aimee Starting high school can be tough, especially when you’re a freshman wandering the halls of Bellevue High wondering why the school website does not have digital maps. However, after a year of experience, freshmen now walk the halls with confidence. The class of 2029 has learned a lot, so let's hear about some of their experiences and their advice for the future freshmen who will soon follow in their footsteps. A challenge is presented on the very first day up

Student studying very hard (the light level is not suitable for the eyes). Image from Unsplash by Victor Sutty. Contrary to common belief, the month of May doesn’t only bring about spring’s full bloom and cherry blossoms. For many students at Bellevue, May means the nearing of AP exams and the subsequent month of studying and rigorous preparation. Known for being college-aligned classes, AP classes often challenge students more than honors classes, with their culminating tes

Volunteering at the Bellevue Farmers Market. It is a great opportunity to interact with others and be outside while giving back to the community.. Photo by Finley Most students at Bellevue high get their 40 hours of required community service out of the way and don’t think about it again. Many high school students volunteer to put it on their college application, but volunteering can give you experience outside of your daily routine. Volunteering brings a lot of value to stu

Photo from Wikipidia For 27 years and counting, California’s Coachella event has been one of the biggest performances this year in both music and pop culture. With all this excitement, people around the globe tuned in this year to watch all the dynamic performances. From long-awaited performances to standout surprise sets, Bellevue students had a lot to say about the festival’s most memorable moments. This year, Coachella had people talking more than ever, with headliners i

Photo by Piper Many articles have been written about Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Whether it is about how difficult the class is or tips and tricks, the one thing all the articles share is that they all center on the student experience. A perspective that has no representation is that of the teachers, who guide and educate the students through the course. Their unique insight can help ease some of the worries surrounding the exams by showing how much teachers root for st

Photo from Unsplash It is everyone’s favorite time of year: when 16 seeds are upsetting number one seeds and last second buzzer beater shots messing up everyone’s brackets up. March Madness is back in session. March Madness is a college basketball tournament that begins in March and continues into early April. There are 68 teams to start, and the competition is single-elimination, making only one team the final champions. This year there have been too many upsets to count,

Photo by Aimee Ni Here at BHS few topics spark as much debate and division as the quality of its bathrooms. According to students at school, the bathrooms have various factors that makes a bathroom the “best. To have an ideal bathroom experience students try to find the right balance between the two most important aspects: privacy and accessibility. The first quality that will be discussed is privacy. After asking around campus, one bathroom has been consistently ranked fir

Photo from Unsplash Between classes, sports, jobs and social activities, high school students are constantly balancing limited time and money. That’s why at-home press-on nails, which can be applied in minutes, have become such a popular option for school dances, special events and for some, day-to-day life. At the same time, many students still opt for nail salon services for their wider range of designs and professional application, especially if they’re concerned about na

Photo from Stock Images Have you ever lost an item at Bellevue High School and wondered what happened to it? Losing an item is a common occurrence, from your air pods falling out of your pocket, to leaving your jacket on the stairs and forgetting about it. When an item is found on campus, it is brought to the attendance office. If you have lost a possession, make sure to look for it there. Many students have already successfully found their lost items through the attendance

Photo from Unsplash Spring break is just around the corner and students are ready for their week off. From staying in town to boating trips in Europe, Bellevue’s student body will be traveling all around the world. But the question remains: where are Bellevue students travelling this year? After months of darkness and rain, this week off helps students reset after a long winter. This is the perfect time to get on a plane and go somewhere sunny. “During spring break I’m tra

Caption: Apple’s MacBook Neo, available in Silver, Blush, Citrus, and Indigo. Photo from Apple/apple.com Recently, Apple made a new pastel-colored addition to their shelves–the Macbook Neo. For only $500 with the student discount, Apple may have made the new value king of laptops for high schoolers. $500 is big news. The next cheapest Apple laptop would be the base configuration Macbook Air 13” at $1100, meaning Apple’s new best value proposition just halved in price. The N

The game poster from IMDb ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33309006/ ). On February 27th, 2026, the Japanese video game company Capcom released Resident Evil Requiem, the highly anticipated 9th installment of the survival horror game series. The game was so popular that, as of March 16th, it’s been crowned as the fastest-selling game in the series, selling six million units within the first two weeks of its release. It’s also highly rated, boasting an 89% score on Metacritic.