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Beaverton Hummer

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Equipment and troops at Oktyabrskoye airfield in Ukraine earlier this month.

Buildup of Russian forces on Ukraine border worries NATO, allies

David Davis, Staff Writer February 16, 2022

In a briefing to the press, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has encouraged all Americans in Ukraine to “depart immediately.”  ”We want to be crystal clear on this point. Any American...

Rittenhouse, who shot three people during protests in Kenosha, WI, following Jacob Blakes murder, was acquitted of all charges in a recent trial.

Wisconsin v. Rittenhouse: a groundbreaking trial splitting the nation

David Davis, Staff Writer November 19, 2021

A year ago, the death of Jacob Blake, who was shot seven times in the back, prompted outrage in Wisconsin. Riots broke out, and businesses were destroyed. So, 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse came to Wisconsin...

Afghan refugees head toward an evacuation point as a US Marine looks on

Crisis in Kabul

David Davis, Staff Writer August 28, 2021

After the Taliban took over Afghanistan on August 14th, Afghan citizens rushed to the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, where over 6,500 refugees now wait to evacuate to Ramstein Air Base in...

Since President Biden took office, the number of immigrants entering the United States’ southern border has increased dramatically.

Immigration and ICE facilities: Trouble at the border

David Davis, Staff Writer May 6, 2021

As President Biden has repealed some of former president Trump’s immigration guidelines, thousands of immigrants have come to the US-Mexico border, including over 3,200 unaccompanied children, according...

Ukrainian troops participate in a training activity as tension builds between Ukraine and Russia

Tensions rise as Ukraine, Russia clash at border

David Davis, Staff Writer May 3, 2021

Over the past few weeks, Russia has been mounting military forces as trench warfare and barbed wire has popped up on the Russia-Ukraine border. The Kremlin, which is in charge of both Russia’s intelligence...

A tank moves out from a supply depot while a soldier looks on

Complications arise from withdrawal of US forces in the Middle East

David Davis, Staff Writer April 29, 2021

After the attack on September 11, 2001 by the terrorist group Al Qaeda, President Bush declared at that time, on Ground Zero, that a Global ”War on Terror'' would be put into place. Soldiers were stationed...

The work session on November 16 raised questions about how families in the Beaverton School District regard school resource officers and the districts next steps in light of the summers Black Lives Matter protests.

BSD Work Session on School Resource Officers raises more questions than it answers

Beatrice Kahn, Editor December 10, 2020
Lack of student voice contributes to a confusing work session
Crew Dragon soars at historic SpaceX launch

Crew Dragon soars at historic SpaceX launch

Cassidy Ochoa, Staff Writer May 30, 2020
The first launch of U.S. astronauts from American soil in nine years
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
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
Elsie Windes competes in a water polo match.

Beaverton alum Elsie Windes to be inducted into the US Water Polo Hall of Fame

Natalie Foote, Staff Writer April 1, 2020
This former BHS student is recognized for her incredible achievements
The green ribbon is the symbol used during mental health awareness month.

Bringing awareness to mental health during the month of May

Cooper Graham, Staff Writer May 23, 2019
Mental health issues are discussed throughout May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, in an attempt to clear up misconceptions and “break the stigma”
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