It’s the end of a long block day. You’re about to drift into a much-needed nap, when suddenly, a set of familiar colors flash across the screen. Red, blue, yellow, green. It’s time for Kahoot!             Quiz-based games like Kahoot have grown significantly in popularity in the last couple of years. The competitive nature, flashing colors and familiar music are often welcome changes from traditional textbook work. But of the three main quiz game platforms, Kahoot, Blooket an

In Chinese culture, the distinct regions have had vastly different food traditions throughout history. People often debate around the best cuisines and dishes, and the arguments intensify during cultural holidays. During the upcoming Chinese New Year, “Northerners” typically make Jiaozi (Chinese dumplings) with their family, while many “Southerners” would prefer Tangyuan, which are glutinous rice balls with diverse fillings. Playful “food wars” between the different regions o

Board Games like Bridgerton Clue are great for Get-Togethers. Photo by Harry Zhao The student’s eyes glued to the screen, tapping once after another: entertainment is becoming almost completely digital. Although devices are a wonderful gateway to hours of independent scrolling, it’s overwhelmingly dull to sit at a table where everybody is on their phones. Oftentimes, genuine human connection is needed, and board games are certainly one of the most universal ways that a group

Image by Brooklyn O' Connor. Sophomore students of task in class hitting a slump. Many Bellevue High students wonder whether “sophomore slump” is real. The short answer is yes. With growing demands and escalating pressure, it’s challenging to stay focused and keep your confidence up. To better understand the sophomore slump, we surveyed a few upperclassmen students to reminisce their own sophomore slump and to get advice for making it through. “It can be tiring because ther

Photo from Seattle Christmas Market Sitting adjacent to the Museum of Pop, and just beneath the Space Needle, the Seattle Christmas Market returned for the third consecutive year. The Europe-inspired Christmas market attracted attention across all medias and was described as a mini-Leavenworth. The market brings little town Christmas spirit to Seattle without the long drive. This new addition to Washington's Christmas tradition scene turned a lot of heads, but was it worth t

Image by Jireh Foo from Unsplash. With the New Year just beginning, now is the perfect time for students to reflect on the past year and get pumped up about the new one. Now is a fresh start for students in school, sports, extracurricular activities, and beyond. Let’s take a look at some BHS’s New Year’s Resolutions! “My resolution for this year is to go to bed earlier and prioritize getting more sleep,”  junior Riley Gribble said. Gribble does gymnastics, a sport that tak

Photo from Unsplash You take the elevator off from the 27 th  floor of the newly built JP Morgan headquarters, walking over to your apartment. With some luck, you might be done with work before 12:00 am. You’ve always felt underestimated in life; it was hard after all to break into high level finance coming from the little-known business school in New York known as “Stern.” Above all the hardship you have endured in your life, you take pride in one singular outfit: your beau

It's time to think about the summer, and maybe keep on the grind. .. Photo by Mingze Shi. Have you heard of the Research Science Institute (RSI)? It is a STEM summer program hosted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). They support research that can be entered into science competitions with topics ranging from biology to physics. It only accepts around 100 students from the entire world, and the acceptance rate is under five percent; most students never even

Photo from Unsplash Christmas is just around the corner, and what better way is there to celebrate than to sit down in front of the fireplace and cup a mug of hot chocolate? Of course, this wonderful time of year should not be dragged down by some cheap convenience store powder that tastes watery and artificial. Instead, you should try this hot chocolate recipe that is quick, easy and delicious for this year’s holiday season. I promise you will never want to drink hot chocola

"Little Man in the Tree" Christmas Decorations from Wikipedia Commons There are so many different ways to celebrate Christmas, from gathering with family to traveling the world. So, what are some ways Bellevue families celebrate Christmas? Christmas traditions in America originate with the Christian religion, as Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Many people celebrate this religious holiday with church services and giving to charity. But as time went on, Christ

Bellevue High School Orchestra students seated in Benaroya Hall on 11/7. Trips like these are integral to the Orchestra experience, and rely on your continued support. Photo by Evan Du. On Nov. 7, our own Orchestra visited Benaroya Hall to see Seattle Symphony’s performance of Dvorak’s 9 th  Symphony and the Tchaikovsky violin concerto featuring soloist Simone Lamsma. Tchaikovsky’s sole violin concerto lasted around 35 minutes before an intermission into Dvorak’s four-move

Photo from Unsplash The Starbucks winter menu is always long-awaited, as it brings in the holiday season. People love to welcome back the classic drinks and treats they have been missing and are excited to see what new items are in store once the temperature drops. For many Bellevue High School students, Starbucks is a year-round staple. With its official 2025 drop, what does the student population have to say about the menu, and what is worth trying this season? Compared t

Photo from Unsplash With the winter season approaching, it is finally time to put on our cozy and warm outfits to keep protected from the harsh cold of December. As much as everyone likes snow and hot cocoa, the cold is at times unbearable. To shield our hands from getting patchy and our fingernails from turning purple, it is important that we dress appropriately. However, layers of clothing and huge coats that go up to our knees are not exactly the most practical for every

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

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

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

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