The Official Website of Beaverton High School's Student-Run Newspaper

Beaverton Hummer

The Official Website of Beaverton High School's Student-Run Newspaper

Beaverton Hummer

The Official Website of Beaverton High School's Student-Run Newspaper

Beaverton Hummer

The Hummer team smiles together during a Zoom meeting.

Zoom: The solution to remote learning or an unreliable program?

Anouk Clendenning and Natalie Foote April 24, 2020
This platform is popular, but it may not be the best option for remote learning
Dam Beavers vs. quarantine

Dam Beavers vs. quarantine

Cassidy Ochoa, Staff Writer April 23, 2020
How members of the BHS Dragon Boat team are coping with the pandemic
Beaverton student receives response from ODE about pass-fail system

Beaverton student receives response from ODE about pass-fail system

April 22, 2020
The Oregon Department of Education acknowledges student voices but stands firm with their pass/fail decision
A diagram of the virus.

COVID-19: geek edition

Natalie Foote, Staff Writer April 21, 2020
Forget government briefings and economic reports—here’s the science behind COVID-19
A set of SAT and ACT prep flashcards sit on a table.

Joining a nationwide movement, Oregon public universities go test-optional

Eleanor Teals Kahn, Staff Writer April 20, 2020
With the SAT and ACT now optional for applications to some colleges, students can focus on what’s important to them
A Blu-Ray case sits on a shelf next to a plant, enjoying the shade.

Everyone needs to watch The Help

Melody Cosgrove, Editor April 19, 2020
A movie about justice, perseverance, and friendship
The Google and Apple logos together symbolize their new partnership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Privacy concerns abound as tech giants team up to develop coronavirus tracking software

Natalie Foote, Staff Writer April 18, 2020
Apple and Google collaborate to develop software to track those who have the virus and who they may have infected
A tree branch reaches for the sky in the same way that you should be shooting for the stars. Or even just thinking about shooting for the stars. Or being positive. Whatever it is, we challenge you to make someones day better in any way—and it doesnt have to be grandiose.

The future is ours to decide

Melody Cosgrove, Editor April 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic gives us the opportunities we’ve always wanted
One perk of the pandemic, at least for animals, is that theyre being adopted faster than ever

Paw-some furry friends are being adopted faster than ever

Natalie Foote, Staff Writer April 16, 2020
Amidst animal shelter closures, communities give a home to their new pets
The tennis courts at Mitchell Park are locked with a notice nearby notifying community members of the closure.

THPRD should reopen the tennis courts in May

Beatrice Kahn, Editor April 15, 2020
Help people relieve stress by opening the tennis courts
An assortment of reusable items and plants sit by a window.

Don’t reuse until you rethink your mindset

Natalie Foote, Staff Writer April 14, 2020
Purchasing reusable products is unhelpful if it’s for the wrong reasons
The sun sets over the Beaverton High School football field.

Considering teachers’ perspectives on remote learning

Melody Cosgrove and Natalie Foote April 13, 2020
Teachers are navigating this new method of learning right alongside students
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