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Ayame McCarthy

Ayame McCarthy, Staff Writer

Ayame is a junior at Beaverton High School and works on making comics and other graphics for The Hummer. She lived in Japan for four years.

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While some Beaver Lodge lessons are useful, others may leave students wondering why they're necessary

Beaver Lodge can be strange

April 12, 2021
Pros and cons of having pollen allergies during the pandemic

Pros and cons of having pollen allergies during the pandemic

March 31, 2021
My dog

My dog

March 4, 2021
Throughout distance learning, the Beaverton School District has been blocking websites on Chromebooks that allow for student-to-student communication, often without warning

Blocked apps

February 19, 2021
The lack of Black teachers at Beaverton High School may leave Black students with fewer opportunities to connect to school staff.

Where are the Black teachers at Beaverton High School?

February 10, 2021
Studying with music may seem like a good idea at first, but it can quickly turn into a distraction.

Comic: Doing homework while listening to music

January 26, 2021
Comic: Happy New Year

Comic: Happy New Year

January 14, 2021
A malfunctioning Zoom meeting interrupts a teacher as a dog barks in the background and phone buzzes on their desk. Teachers have met many challenges this year as they adjust to teaching online.

[PHOTO] Beaverton teachers persist through distance learning

December 16, 2020
A student sits at a desk, suffering from the effects of Zoom burnout. With classes and most homework online, students are spending more time on screens than usual, leading to increased stress and symptoms of burnout.

[PHOTO] The Hummer staff responds to Zoom burnout

December 11, 2020
The Christmas season is just beginning, and that means an unstoppable barrage of Christmas cheer

Comic: Christmas is coming

December 4, 2020
Halloween is upon us, but the pandemic isn't over yet...so it's time to get creative.

Comic: Social distancing Halloween

October 29, 2020
Comic: Types of people on Zoom (part 2)

Comic: Types of people on Zoom (part 2)

October 22, 2020
Comic: Types of people on Zoom (part 1)

Comic: Types of people on Zoom (part 1)

October 15, 2020
Hasn't 2020 been enough of a wild ride? It seems that the answer is no.

Comic: To-do list

September 22, 2020
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