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Incoming college students need a list of dorm essentials

Charley Leon, Newspaper Co-Editor in Chief May 12, 2026

After high school graduation, about 61.4 percent of students enroll in college for the following academic year in the United States, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many of these students choose to live on campus, which means moving out of one living space to another. College students...

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‘Hoppers’ movie brings back compassionate lessons

Natalie Wallace, Newspaper Reporter May 12, 2026

The movie “Hoppers” begins with  a little girl named Mabel. Her classmates are going outside for recess but she stays back, grabbing all the classroom pets and trying to leave. The teacher finds her and she gets in trouble, ending up at her grandma’s house. Her grandma brings her to this pond...

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‘The Ending Writes Itself’ brings an author perspective to a thriller

Emily Hollars, Newspaper Co-Entertainment Editor May 12, 2026

The Ending Writes Itself’ is written by Evelyn Clarke, a duo made of two friends V.E. Schwab and Cat Clarke. V.E. Schwab is known for her book series such as ‘Shades of Magic’, ‘Threads of Power’, and ‘Villains’. Cat Clark, a woman known for her switch from being an author and editor to...

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Students and staff reflect on their summer plans

Brianna Yang, Newspaper Managing Editor May 12, 2026

The halls of Bellevue East during the last few weeks of school are typically packed to the brim with students dragging themselves class to class. At this point, there really is only one thing on their minds: the sweet and warm breath of the sun waiting outside. Summer vacation officially kicks off...

‘Send Help’ is a darkly comedic film

Julian Ibarra, Newspaper Reporter April 6, 2026

The 2026 survival horror thriller, “Send Help”, follows an unrespected and overworked employee and her boss who get stranded on an island. Rachel McAdams plays the unhinged Linda Liddle and Dylan O’Brien plays the self centered boss, Bradley Preston. It’s a very intriguing plot that draws some...

Orgullo Latino en el Escenario Mundial

2-A Spanish V April 6, 2026

de Jose Aybar Amaya, David Baker, Alexander Bautista Alvarez, Julian Carranza-Pulido, Hillary Deaquino, Naomi Diaz Sanchez, Lia Gonzalez Jimenez, Alexa Hinojosa, Ileana Jaimes, Nathaly Lopez Rodriguez, Keenan Matos, Killian O'Lone, Emely Perez Cerpa, Yamileth Rodriguez Reyes, Yenedith Rodriguez Reyes,...

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‘Icon’ by Brent Faiyaz isn’t his best work, but still amazing

Charley Leon, Newspaper Co-Editor in Chief April 6, 2026

Toxic to loverboy describes the transition of Brent Faiyaz’s new album, “Icon.” The new album, released on February 13, has gotten a lot of advertisements on Instagram. I have been anticipating the drop for a while and presaved it on Spotify as soon as I was able to. Brent is one of my favorite...

Students and staff share differing opinions on the Grammy winners

Emily Hollars, Newspaper Co-Entertainment Editor April 6, 2026

The Grammy’s happened on Feb 1, 2026, and with artists like Olivia Dean winning best new artist or Bad Bunny winning Album of the Year with ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’, many of the staff and student body from Bellevue East High School watched. Many opinions were made as the winners were announced.  Staff...

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Super Bowl halftime show is empowering

Lailyah Duncan, Newspaper News Editor April 6, 2026

Emerging through an illusion of Puerto Rico’s sugar cane fields with the sun hanging low over Levi’s Stadium, Bad Bunny, the first Latin American artist to win Album of the Year and the first Latin American artist to headline a Super Bowl halftime show performed entirely in Spanish, took viewers...

Light it up. In a breathing-taking display of unity, thousands of people illuminate the arena with phone lights at the CHI Health Center on March 16, 2022. The crowd transformed into a group of glowing white as the performance paused for an emotional moment at the “Happier than Ever” tour. “Concerts are more than just music; they’re moments where fans feel understood in various ways, energized and connected to something bigger than themselves,” senior Skyy Howard said.

Billie Eilish turns live music into an emotional journey

Skyy Howard, Newspaper Reporter February 12, 2026

Concerts are more than just music; they’re moments where fans feel understood in various ways, energized and connected to something bigger than themselves. Going to a Billie Eilish concert offers something for everyone around the world. Fans can enjoy powerful vocals, meaningful lyrics, and creative...

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‘Marty Supreme’ is a marketing masterpiece

Rudy Bonilla, Newspaper Photographer Editor and Reporter February 12, 2026

Unless you haven’t been on social media at all in the past two months, chances are you’ve seen at least one of the many ways that “Marty Supreme” has been dominating the marketing space.  “Marty Supreme” is Josh Safdie’s newest sensational movie masterpiece headed by its star-studded...

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‘The Rookie’ is an amazing show about police

Natalie Wallace, Newspaper Reporter February 12, 2026

In the beginning of the show we see John Nolan, a normal civilian who works in construction, holding divorce papers and going into the bank. This is very significant because at the bank a robbery happens. Nolan distracted the robbers as they held him at gun point, until the police came. Finding himself...

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