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

Disco lights and a DJ lit up the dance floor, students were able to dance the night away. Photo by Mingze Homecoming is that time of year when the leaves change color, the class floats are being decorated, and everyone is scrambling to put together that perfect outfit for the big dance. This year was no different, excitement was in the air. Bellevue High School was decorated with icons from some of our favorite cities. Freshman rocked their tans to back their tropical Hawai

Voodoo Doughnut's slogan "Good things come in pink boxes" really lives up to the name with their bright pink interior. Make sure to stop by Bellevue's newest dessert spot and try their exotic doughnuts. Photo by Rowan Gerron. Has anyone noticed a luminescent pink addition to Main Street? The famous Voodoo Doughnut is coming to Bellevue. Voodoo Doughnut was founded in downtown Portland by Kenneth Pogson and Richard Shannon. They wanted to combine their show-business and hosp

Photo by Cece Wang The annual barbershop singing festival was hosted at BHS on Sept 20. Over a hundred high school singers all around the Puget Sound area attended this special event, excited to experiment with barbershop harmony singing. From registering at nine in the morning to performing at six in the evening, the participants went through approximately six hours of pure training. Participants worked through a range of songs, from soothing lullabies to fast-paced conte

Microsoft recently launched a new initiative titled “Microsoft Elevate” that seeks to bring artificial intelligence to people worldwide. The initiative is a five-year, billion-dollar commitment to equip educators and students with the skills to utilize AI in their lives. Led by Brad Smith, the Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, Elevate will provide funding, AI resources and cloud technology to education institutions across the globe. However, Microsoft believes that the

Completing a full-length practice test in Bluebook. Photo by Mingze Shi Whether it’s your first time taking the SAT or you’re a seasoned veteran with multiple tests under your belt, the SAT is not an easy barrier to hurdle. As someone who has improved his score a lot, I am offering advice to students just starting to prepare as well as these working towards getting those last couple points. 1.      Use the SAT Question Bank or another good resource to build your understandin

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