Beaverton High’s first week of synchronous learning: success or failure?
The start of the craziest school year ever
Cartoon: To-do list
By Ayame McCarthy
Crew Dragon soars at historic SpaceX launch
The first launch of U.S. astronauts from American soil in nine years
ASB voting during a pandemic
It’s time to vote, BHS
Quarantining and healthy eating
How to eat healthy even when you feel like you can’t
How to thrive in quarantine: spring edition
Activities designed to help you not just survive but thrive at home
BFAN scholarship thrives for seniors
During continued quarantine, Dr. Erwin and members of BFAN spend Friday delivering scholarships to six seniors.
Ten types of exercise to shoot your mood to the skies
Non-traditional ways to stay active during quarantine
A glimpse into the lives of teachers
Fun facts you may not know about some of BHS’ staff
Teacher Appreciation Week: the students speak
BHS students are grateful for their staff despite being away from school
Oregon debate excellence continues in quarantine
Although many activities and gatherings were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a prestigious debate series survived
A student’s guide to the 2020 AP test
AP tests are different than in previous years, but the College Board offers tools to help students prepare
Thank you, teachers
Five reasons why teachers are the greatest people of all time
Don’t be late to hydrate
Everyone knows the importance of staying hydrated, but why?
Top Netflix picks, quarantine edition
Here are a few shows to binge watch and explore while stuck inside
Cats can get high, too
This is how catnip impacts cats
Should we pipe down about Peeps or are they a tasty treat?
Nostalgia vs. the facts
Guess what stress can express
It’s not in your head—this common feeling can physically alter your brain and body
Puns: sPUNky or PUNgent?
Love them or hate them, the time has come to pick a side of the pun debate
Gluten: the unspoken protein
Flour is a staple for many, but without gluten, it wouldn’t be the same
Zoom: The solution to remote learning or an unreliable program?
This platform is popular, but it may not be the best option for remote learning
Dam Beavers vs. Quarantine
How members of the BHS Dragon Boat team are coping with the pandemic
Beaverton student receives response from ODE about pass-fail system
The Oregon Department of Education acknowledges student voices but stands firm with their pass/fail decision
COVID-19: geek edition
Forget government briefings and economic reports—here’s the science behind COVID-19
Joining a nationwide movement, Oregon public universities go test-optional
With the SAT and ACT now optional for applications to some colleges, students can focus on what’s important to them
Everyone needs to watch The Help
A movie about justice, perseverance, and friendship
Privacy concerns abound as tech giants team up to develop coronavirus tracking software
Apple and Google collaborate to develop software to track those who have the virus and who they may have infected
The future is ours to decide
The COVID-19 pandemic gives us the opportunities we’ve always wanted
Paw-some furry friends are being adopted faster than ever
Amidst animal shelter closures, communities give a home to their new pets
THPRD should reopen the tennis courts in May
Help people relieve stress by opening the tennis courts
Don’t reuse until you rethink your mindset
Purchasing reusable products is unhelpful if it’s for the wrong reasons
Considering teachers’ perspectives on remote learning
Teachers are navigating this new method of learning right alongside students
Finding peace—even joy—in an uncertain time
These people are providing an essential yet scarce service: good news
A look back: the BHS Holiday Bazaar
Recalling a festive community-wide event
Nomophobia: What is it and do we suffer from it?
We are too connected to technology
This is what it’s like to work in assisted living during the COVID-19 pandemic
BHS alum Dylan Garcia continues to demonstrate what it means to be a Beaver
One of Oregon’s new State Thespian Officers is a Beaver
BHS sophomore Serena Mlodinoff elected to help lead Oregon’s 86 theatre troupes
This group REAPs the benefits of leadership
The year-round multicultural youth leadership program is committed to empowerment
Scythe is a powerful book for just about anybody
A dystopian novel done right
Ditch the Instagram posts: Here’s how to help those requiring food assistance
Instead of spreading rumors, do something for those in need
Early College High School offers BSD students an incredible opportunity
Here’s how to earn an associate’s degree as you graduate high school
Have free time? Enter the New York Times Student Editorial Contest
An opportunity for writers to hone their craft
TriMet further restricts transit operations in response to coronavirus
Social distancing guidelines strengthen on public transit
Beaverton senior Riley Vinson recognized for outstanding community service
This senior’s actions spoke louder than words, winning her the Silent Servant Student Award
Beaverton alum Elsie Windes to be inducted into the US Water Polo Hall of Fame
This former BHS student is recognized for her incredible achievements
Make the most of your online learning
It looks like school won’t resume in person for the rest of this year, so what’s next?
How the government should have flattened the curve
It’s too late to do much for the COVID-19 pandemic, but the US government could learn a lesson from all this
