The Electoral College and what it means for 2021
An analysis of the election this year, and how it affects us.
Cartoon: Happy New Year
By Ayame McCarthy
Distance Learning Bucky
Bucky the Beaver gets a makeover for distance learning
Cartoon: Christmas is coming
Are the Christmas festivities too much?
Cartoon: Social distancing Halloween
Here are some ideas for trick-or-treating this year
Pick up a book from Ms. Munly’s Story Lorry
Beaverton teacher delivers books and in-person interaction to her students
Cartoon: Types of people on Zoom (part 2)
By Ayame McCarthy
Cartoon: Types of people on Zoom (part 1)
By Ayame McCarthy
TEDx at Beaverton High School
What you need to know about Beaverton High’s upcoming TEDx Event
Cartoon: To-do list
By Ayame McCarthy
Beaverton High’s first week of synchronous learning: success or failure?
The start of the craziest school year ever
The Hummer’s summer picks
Not sure what to watch, read, or listen to this summer? The Hummer has it handled!
Make peace, not war
Why war remains a necessary evil
Beaverton student art installed at local restaurant
Four BHS seniors reveal a mural three months in the making
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
