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Elkousy explains that during Ramadan, people must donate 2.5% of their money or assets to charity. This year, Ramadan runs from Feb. 28 to March 29.
Arabic Club meets to discuss Ramadan
Catherine Xue, Reporter • Mar 18, 2025

Arabic Club members learned about Ramadan’s cultural impact on Arab communities during its meeting...

Junior David Fang molds clay into a plant pot. Members focused on creating functional pottery rather than sculptural pottery.
Pottery meets plants
Mar 10, 2025
Senior Claire Bradford directs Best Buddies and Dessert Club officers. Bradford has been president of Best Buddies Club since the start of the year.
Baking with buddies
Mar 6, 2025
Hindi teacher Vibha Goswami and senior Autry Oran pose at the Japanese booth. The booth was part of the Magnet Ambassador language spotlights that take place every month.
Culture in bloom
Mar 5, 2025
Features
402 Bellaire students participated in an Instagram poll where 68% of them reported that they often go to third spaces, or places that aren't school or home. Some of these places included the gym, the library, Chinatown, Rice Village and more.
Hanging on to hang-outs
Bethel Kifle, Reporter • Mar 7, 2025

Junior Isabella Alcanter first went to Memorial Park after seeing it on an Instagram post. Now, she goes...

Junior Kate Oguntoyinbo stands during a break at districts. Oguntoyinbo finished in first place in the 18-6A district, allowing her to move on to regionals.
Unlikely contender
Mar 3, 2025
President junior Megan Wang teaches Invest in Girls club members about taxes alongside Outreach Chair junior Abigail Brams. This meeting took place on Jan. 8.
Going clubbin’
Feb 27, 2025
"I drew a picture of a train today because my grandma used to work at the train station," Soileau said. "It's so very special to me and my family."
The art of silence
Feb 26, 2025
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Dates, fruit salad, samosas and an array of flavorful spices fill bowls, creating the perfect snack to break a fast. Alongside, a refreshing glass of sweet red syrup mixed with water helps rehydrate after a long day of fasting.
30 days of gratitude: My family’s Ramadan traditions
Ayana Khan, Humans of Bellaire Editor • Mar 7, 2025

I hear the adhan from my mom’s phone, signaling that it’s time to break our fast. At the dinner table,...

TikToks like the one shown promote unhealthy eating habits and reinforce the unrealistic beauty standard of a slim figure.
Filtered realities
Mar 6, 2025
The PrizePicks logo is one of the most prominent logos in modern day sports betting. The vibrant purple is immediately distinguishable to most gamblers.
PrizePicks: Fast track to riches or rags?
Mar 3, 2025
A half-eaten plate of mixed berry French toast sits beside a whole milk latte. The syrup used in the toast was made from a mix of blackberries, raspberries and blueberries after being macerated for 40 minutes.
[KEITH’S KITCHEN] Berry and tiramisu French toast
Feb 25, 2025
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Kohlman Dutton, number 5, splits the defenders and drives to the hoop. His hard work as a point guard is displayed on court.
Statebound
Ellie Zacharia, Reporter • Mar 8, 2025
Senior and Duke signee Shelton Henderson throws up a floater. Henderson carried Bellaire to a 69-54 win over Seven Lakes.
[PHOTO ESSAY] History in the making: Bellaire’s advancement to the state semi-finals and beyond
Mar 7, 2025
Junior Sayf Elkousy dribbles down the field avoiding the defender. Elkousy made the varsity soccer team sophomore year.
Missing the shot
Mar 2, 2025
[Sports TV] Esaam Zaman
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Feb 19, 2025
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Summer jobs are a great way to pass time over the summer. They can also offer many fun benefits, such as competitive pay and flexible hours.
The best summer jobs for teens in Houston
Naomi Block, Reporter • Mar 17, 2025
Paddington returns to the rainforest in "Paddington in Peru", where he tries to find his lost aunt. Although I think that this is probably the weakest installment in the series, Paddington is just as loveable as he was in his last two movies.
‘Paddington in Peru’ is a bear-y fun time
Mar 7, 2025
American singer and songwriter Sierra Ferrell's "Trail of Flowers" Americana album released on March 22, 2024. The album won a Grammy for Best Americana Album this year.
Four-time Grammy winner brings back old country music: ‘Trail of Flowers’ album review
Mar 5, 2025
The PrizePicks logo is one of the most prominent logos in modern day sports betting. The vibrant purple is immediately distinguishable to most gamblers.
PrizePicks: Fast track to riches or rags?
Mar 3, 2025
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