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

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

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

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

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 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

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.

The Bellairs group. Image by Jay Choi. The Bellevue High School Jazz Choir “Bellairs” has experienced great successes this year! In February, they attended the Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) conference, staying in Yakima on the 13th and 14th. In March, they performed at the American Choral Directors Association down in Tacoma, one of the largest choral events in the Pacific Northwest. Bellairs has demonstrated a great deal of dedication to their music and has

The three new EICs: Harry Zhao (left), Vidula Rajesh (middle), and Aimee Ni (right). Image by Mingze Shi. Year after year, The Barque says farewell to its seniors, while current sophomores and juniors apply for the following year’s many leadership roles, including section editors, managers and chief copy editor. Among all returning members, however, three staffers are selected to serve the coveted role of editor-in-chief. Editor-in-chiefs are the primary decision-makers for

Photo by Aimee Ni Bellevue High School is known for its wide variety of clubs. From STEM, to business, to the arts and service organizations, BHS offers something for everyone. But while some clubs are well known, others are more ambiguous, leaving many wondering what goes on behind the meeting room doors. With so many clubs to choose from, can students accurately guess what other clubs do? To find out, several students were asked to describe their clubs and guess other club

Photo from Unsplash The World Cup is back! The upcoming soccer matches will be hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico. Not to mention, there are some matches being held at Lumen Field in Seattle. There are six games scheduled here, including group stage games Belgium vs. Egypt, USA vs. Australia, Quatar vs. UEFA Playoff Winner A, Egypt vs. Iran, along with a round of 32 game and a round of 16 game. Unique to Seattle, the Seattle World Cup organizing committee has de

Golden Statue awards. Image from Unsplash by Samuel Ramos. The Grammys celebrated their 68 th televised event on February 1 st . The night was filled with talented musical artists, countless celebrities and fashion. Trevor Noah came back as the host for his sixth consecutive year. He announced during the show that this year was his last year hosting the Grammys, allowing him to push the boundaries with the jokes and jabs! When it comes to fashion, the red carpet is the pla