Photo by Aimee It’s a well-known fact that downtown Bellevue has countless boba shops. From the perpetually long line at HeyTea to the authentic background of CHICHA San Chen and Molly Tea, nearly a dozen choices already exist within five miles. So, it’s especially shocking when a new boba place opens up amidst all the competition, and even more so when it replaces a previous competitor. CILO Lab held its grand opening ceremony in mid-September 2026 and joined The Bellevue

Starbuck's viral unicorn frappuccino drink from Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronaldholden/2017/04/18/how-to-catch-the-starbucks-unicorn-elusive-frappuccino-debuts-tomorrow/. This summer, Starbucks relaunched their Unicorn Frappuccino after its initial release in 2017. This viral beverage is crème-based and features a sweet and tart-mango flavored syrup, a tangy blue drizzle, whipped cream, and pink and blue sour powder toppings. Even though it’s a familiar recipe, th

The Bellevue girls' varsity soccer team. Photographer: Jay Peters. Every fall at Bellevue the most exciting event is the homecoming dance. What’s even better is the homecoming football game the day before, which features cheerleaders, the band, food trucks and our talented players dominating the field. Two days before the 2026 hoco game, Hazen High School forfeited the match when too many players became injured or ill, giving girls’ soccer an opportunity to be the central fo

Lamine Yamal and his teammates are World Cup champions. Image from Tom Weller/picture-alliance/dpa/AP. This summer’s World Cup brought international soccer to Seattle, with 6 matches hosted at Lumen Field. Many Bellevue students attended World Cup games, watched the matches on TV with friends and family, or saw countless videos about the event or the players on social media. For many Bellevue students (including myself), it felt like while the tournament was happening, their

Olivia Rodrigo sings "Drop Dead" in center stage while surrounded by a massive arrangement of pink and white springtime flowers. Photo from https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-live-reviews/olivia-rodrigo-unraveled-tour-opening-night-review-1235632320/. Olivia Rodrigo has brought back her Silver Star Tickets for The Unraveled Tour, giving fans who might not be able to afford regularly priced tickets a cheaper way to see her perform live. The tour for her third album “You

La La Land 10th Anniversary Poster from Lionsgate. With new releases flooding theaters over the last few months, one movie has cut deep into nostalgic territory. Beginning August 16th, AMC and Dolby Cinemas partnered to release a limited-edition 10th anniversary screening, gaining huge success in box offices. La La Land was the top-grossing Oscar movie of 2016 (the year of its initial release) with a total revenue of $340.5 million worldwide according to Forbes. Now, as movi

Image of makee desserts by Vidula Rajesh. Are you looking for a new place to get dessert? Well look no further. Taking the place of Sugar & Flake, Makkee is a Chinese dessert chain located right next to Bellevue High School and Voodoo doughnuts. They specialize in traditional Chinese dessert soups such as tangshui (a sweet soup served at the end of meals). Three dishes in particular give an excellent, delicious snapshot of what Makkee has to offer. Mango Pomelo Sago: This d

Junior Lea Trittenbass trying on her HOCO dress from Nordstrom. She's going to dance in style this Saturday! What’s more stressful than planning HOCO? Finding the perfect dress! Dress shopping requires an enormous amount of preparation. First, most of the dresses ordered online take weeks to arrive, not even considering if the dress fits right or if it looks how you expected. This requires even more planning for exchange time. There is also the issue of finding something in

At noon from Monday to Friday, the H Mart in Main Street Marketplace becomes noticeably busier as the restaurant becomes teeming with a different kind of customer: hungry high schoolers. H Mart is almost BHS’s designated lunch spot. H Mart offers a globally diverse and cheap selection and is within walking distance of the school. However, with such a large selection, choosing what to buy becomes a surprisingly difficult task. But be indecisive no further! Try some of these it

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