Donald Trump's Face on the Nobel Peace Prize. Artwork by Mingze Shi. Last month, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to María Machado, a powerful advocate for democracy from Venezuela. Machado was praised for fighting oppression in Venezuela’s government and her work in freedom fighting gained global attention, but her recognition of this also brought international controversies. President Trump was one who reacted strongly to the award. Trump argued he deserved it and that h

Current Bellevue seniors and their little siblings playing a Thanksgiving football game years back. Fun activities like this are always a great way to bring everyone together. Picture by Rowan Gerron. Thanksgiving reminds us of the importance of having gratitude and spending quality time with family. Moreover, It gives students a chance to recharge over the four-day weekend and enjoy their favorite Thanksgiving traditions. “Thanksgiving is different for me since my famil

Senior class officer, Swafiya Twahir with her second period's donation bag! Picture by Stella O'Connor. Bellevue High School has officially kicked off its annual Fall Food Drive, which will run from November 12th through November 25 th . This year’s focus is simple but meaningful: to collect peanut butter and jelly to support local families in need this Thanksgiving. In partnership with Families Helping Families Give, BHS Leadership is working to encourage students to parti

In 2023, the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) found that only 14 percent of 13-year-olds reported reading for fun “almost every day,” compared to 27 percent in 2012. Reading for fun, which I’ll refer to as “personal reading,” is defined as “any kind of reading done for enjoyment or purposes other than work or school” and has innumerable personal benefits. These range from increases in general reading comprehension and vocabulary to promoting sleep quality or

Hydroflask (left) and Owala (right) bottles next to each other. Picture by Jeremiah Kowalski on waterbottleadvisor.com . For many students, drinking enough water every day is easier said than done. Though water is vital for our health, many factors can make drinking water unmotivating. Carrying a full water bottle can feel like an unnecessary added weight, making students hesitant to refill their bottles and add to their heavy load. Additionally, the actual act of drinking ou

Photo from Creative Commons Volunteering among teens is on the uptick after the pandemic. Students are participating in local projects and community organizations in record numbers, and schools are experiencing an increase in teen interest in service-based participation. Students felt isolated while learning online and staying at home for extended periods of time. Volunteering allows students to regain relationships and feel that they are connected to their community. Recen

Photo from waymo.com It hasn’t been long since rideshare apps have taken over the world of transportation. Now a new fast and convenient method is making waves. Waymo, a subsidiary company of Alphabet Inc., is like Uber but without a driver, or more specifically without a human driver. Their cars use autonomous driving technology to transport customers to their desired destination. The company first launched in 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona. Since then, they have expanded their

Bellevue High School has officially kicked off its annual Fall Food Drive, which will run from November 12th through November 25 th . This year’s focus is simple but meaningful: to collect peanut butter and jelly to support local families in need this Thanksgiving. In partnership with Families Helping Families Give, BHS Leadership is working to encourage students to participate and make a real impact in the Bellevue community. Peanut butter and jelly might sound like a small

Artificial Intelligence art sold at an auction at a realized price of $94,500. Picture from https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/augmented-intelligence/lots/3837 Art is a popular outlet for self-expression. Through mediums like paint and pencils, one can create a variety of perspectives and colors can invoke different emotions in the viewer. These creations turn into meaningful pieces that highlight themes artists are passionate about. All these factors hold authenticity and va

Speech and Debate commons in Nationals tournament in a school in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Nate Chiang-Lin. The first thing you will notice about the bus leaving school is how comfortable it looks. There are seatbelts and even an overhead bag holder. You could call this the nice bus. But do not be fooled. The bus will have gained cushioned seats at the expense of space. The half-hour before your first round will be your most productive time yet. Didn’t think you could read

A game of Clash Royale on Zia Shaikh's phone. Video games are no strangers to dramatic shifts in popularity. Games like Fortnite, Minecraft, and Among Us have seen manic levels of popularity, followed by long periods without much traction at all. Recently, one game specifically has been through this exact cycle. Clash Royale is mobile video game where two players manage characters on an online battlefield, like a general managing their soldiers. The goal is to destroy the ot

It was a typical Seattle morning—drizzling, damp, and melancholy—when Bellevue High’s varsity cross-country team arrived at Lakewood High School. Quickly scampering to the refuge of their somewhat water-free tent, they settled down in an attempt to save their energy. But despite the weather, the team was buzzing with excitement, ready to compete in the 42 nd  annual of the Hole in the Wall Invitational—a cross-country invite bringing the best high school runners from across t

Jen-Hsun Huang (Jensen Huang) at the first K.T. Li Awards ceremony 2023 in Taiwan. As of 9/4/2025, NVIDIA Corp. is the first publicly traded company to reach a valuation of $5T. Photo by 總統府  / CC 2.0 It’s easy to get caught up in the rush of people claiming AI will completely revolutionize every facet of life. That humanity is on track to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), a lofty and still yet-to-be-defined concept of an AI “superintelligence.” But reality is dirty and

In 1955, Medina’s residents voted to incorporate their community as a city, declaring “independence” from the newly booming city of Bellevue. Their goal was to preserve “local character,” a quote directly from Medina’s charter, and break free from the urbanization and density Bellevue represented. Medina’s founders believed that self-governance would protect their peace, their property values, and their way of life. Seventy years later, that independence has become a burden t

Autumn is a special time of year filled with sweet treats, cold weather, and pumpkin patches. However, my favorite part of fall is watching movies and shows that help me feel the fall vibes. Here is a list of my top 10 favorite things to watch during fall! 1.     “Gilmore Girls” A well-known show that premiered on Oct. 5 th , 2000, about the relationship between the protagonist Rory and her mother Lorelai. The show takes place in the town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut. The rea

At Bellevue High School, plenty of classes get labelled as “the hardest” and for good reason. BHS offers a wide range of accelerated options through BSD’s Advanced Placement (AP) program, offered by the College Board. At Bellevue, there are over 25 AP classes to choose from, all requiring significant effort to pass. However, a few classes have proven to push students harder than others. At the top of the list for the most difficult STEM classes are Linear Algebra and AP Physi

First blowing up on TikTok in 2022 for its signature Tunacado sandwich, Joe & the Juice has come to the Eastside with a new location in Bellevue Square! With two stores in Downtown Seattle and U District, the juice and sandwich shop has made a name for itself among Seattle’s tech workers and high school students. Originating in Denmark in 2002, Joe & the Juice is marketed as a juice bar and a quick and healthy lunch option for the typical American. Its menu is filled with nu

Photo from hopelink.org Of the nearly 600,000 King County residents enrolled in Medicaid, a federal program providing health insurance to adults and families with limited income, over 63,000 people are served by Hopelink. The nonprofit organization aims to provide social services around the King County area, assisting with anything from utility bills to food insecurity, according to the organization’s website. In particular, Hopelink provides transportation to and from loca

Photo from Unsplash Looking for the perfect Halloween costume for 2025? There are many creative options, but let’s talk about what’s trending this year. Halloween traditionally has been known for spooks and scares, often reflecting the latest scary movie. Recently, Halloween costumes have slowly become less about scaring the person who opens the door and more about being on trend.               Many teenagers are taking a cuter, more popular approach to their costumes this y

Sun setting as fans cheer on the Mariners in a playoff game. Image by Haiden Adam. The Seattle Mariners 2025 season has been remarkable. For starters, their 90-72 regular season record was one of the best records in MLB. Not to mention, they were the AL West champions, for the first time since 2001. Even though the regular season is over, they are still into the thick of playoffs. Being the only Major League team in baseball to never go to the World Series, the Mariners we