Photo from Unsplash Recently, Seattle became a national headline as the labor battle between Starbucks and its unionized workforce continues to escalate. In mid-November, baristas who were represented by the Starbucks Workers United, also called the SWU, launched a strike that was timed around the company’s “Red Cup Day,” a holiday sales event. This action quickly spread to other cities with Seattle’s protests creating the greatest effect. Workers rallied outside the company

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

Comparing water and caffeine water. Image by Piper Lipon. You wake up, exhausted, and the clock already reads seven. Bad idea to stay up until 3 o’clock last night, right? You get dressed, brush your teeth, skip breakfast because who has time for that, and right before you leave you reach for the energy drink sitting in the fridge, it’s just staring at you, practically glowing like the nectar of gods. You make it to school, energy drink already chugged on the way and a sugar

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

Image from Unsplash. Not related, but the author is lazy and would not provide an image of his own. Authors need to provide images of their own. Over a decade ago, Vine was created by entrepreneur Rus Yusupov, a short-form video and social media app owned by Twitter. With a peak of 200 million users, Vine's six-second limit and its wave of entertaining creators made it one of the most influential platforms of its time. Its looping clips shaped internet humor and helped shape

Photo by Aimee The spirit at Bellevue High has been slipping for years, and this year is no different. Student sections in every sport have lay empty and games are often played quietly with select parents cheering in the stands. Even Bellevue’s nationally recognized football program has been struggling with attendance and silence is beginning to feel like the new norm. Players feel both unimportant and unmotivated during games. So what happened, and more importantly how do w

With many incredible venues and a huge market size, Seattle is a premier destination for musical artists, tours, and festivals alike. From massive stadium shows at Lumen Field to more intimate performances at places like WAMU Theater or The Paramount, the city offers something for every type of concertgoer. However, for the amount of concert traffic Seattle gets each year, a surprising lack of accessible information exists on how the average person can make the most of these

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 by Aimee Ni As the fall season ends, so does this season’s sports including football, girls swim and dive (swive), volleyball, cross country, girls soccer, boys water polo, boys tennis and boys golf. Let’s recap Bellevue high school! The football persevered throughout the season with many ups and downs, making it to semifinals. Even though they fell short there are lots to be proud of this season! Good luck for next year. Girls swive was strong throughout post season

Christmas candies photo by Mingze Shi. Everyone loves a good gift, a good deal, a cute new item that they just need to buy. Splurging during the holiday season is no new thing, but how much is too much? New trends arise every year leading consumers to do what they do best: consume. This consumerism picks up more than ever during the winter as companies and influencers press increasingly for the purchasing of their new products. Although this does not seem like a problem as in

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

Photo from Unsplash Sports betting has exploded in popularity over the years, becoming a major part of modern-day sports. With its rapid growth it comes with questions about how gambling influences not only fans and leagues but players as well. Platforms like ReBet and Kalshi have introduced new ways for younger users to engage in betting, which raise additional concerns about kids getting hooked and the extended pressure on athletes. Rebet operates under a “sweepstakes” mo

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 When the federal government shuts down, countless government-funded programs lose funding or face severe delays. This includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps nearly 40 million people across the country put food on the table each month. Since the government shut down for 43 days, from October 1, 2025, to November 11th, 2025, SNAP resorted to emergency funds. These funds inevitably ran dry on November 1st, 2025, leaving te

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

A true Bellevue High student knows the daily lunchtime dilemma all too well: Chipotle or PCC? Located just steps apart, these two spots have become the unofficial lunchtime hubs for Wolverines who leave campus. But behind every meal is a strong opinion, and at BHS, the debate over which location reigns supreme is very real. “I love Chipotle because it is very consistent, quick and has different toppings, always good on a cut or a bulk,” senior Duke Stauffer said. Chipotle h

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