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Bellaire is ranked 120th in Texas high schools, according to the U.S. News & World Report. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, staff and families in achieving excellence in reading and English language arts, math, science, social studies, student progress, closing the gaps and postsecondary readiness,” the school said in an Instagram post on Aug. 16.
TEA awards Bellaire an A rating for 2025-26 school year
Zara Bukhari, News Editor • Nov 11, 2025
The UT Subiendo Academy is a leadership program designed to prepare young leaders in addressing the needs of the next generation by problem-solving issues in healthcare, energy and/or environment, and education, according to the Subiendo Academy website. More than 750 applicants applied to the program in 2024.
Focused on students and impact
Nov 6, 2025
Junior Colin Chu serves the ping pong ball while playing with junior and president Eric Xu. Chu and Xu went up 2-1 against senior Jack Draper.
Paddles and passion
Nov 6, 2025
Students work together to set up a display for the College Center. The center has helped students apply to trade school and the military, as well as university.
Branching out to Bellaire’s futures
Nov 6, 2025
Features
Martinez stands on the sideline during the varsity game against Heights High School on Friday, Oct. 24. He returned to the field weeks after his surgery to continue supporting the team.
More than a game
Ellie Zacharia, Sports Photo Editor • Nov 10, 2025
Sophomore Dongyang Zhang codes a gradebook website for his AP Computer Science Principles class. Zhang collaborated on the project with sophomore Lucas Nanny.
Debugging a new life
Nov 4, 2025
Ford poses with a Wheatley sign at the HISD convocation. This marked the beginning of the Texas Education Agency takeover.
‘Education saved my life’
Nov 3, 2025
Junior Mallika Mohan, sophomore Kai Fielder, senior Eliza Teo, sophomore Luca Hurtado-Borsa, junior Aayush Khadse, sophomore Benno Walter, sophomore Emmanuelle Patrizi, junior Hanyue Ding and senior Alaa Aboalaess each recite a piece of the United Nations preamble in their respective native languages at the UN Houston 80th Anniversary Gala on Oct. 24. Magnet and Advanced Placement coordinator Yabei Yin originally extended the opportunity to magnet students, but eventually expanded it to all.
UN-ited by culture
Oct 29, 2025
Opinions
After Cardinal Hour, the tables are often left covered in trash. With many trash cans close by, there is no reason why students shouldn’t be throwing away their trash.
Clean school, clean conscience
Editorial Board • Nov 5, 2025
Drinks with “normal” ice already have way too much ice. So why is there another option for even more ice?
Not so n[ice]
Nov 1, 2025
Paywalls are systems on websites or apps that block access to its content unless you pay a certain amount of money. Typically, access fees to sites are subscription based, where the consumer pays a certain amount every month or year.
Democracy dies behind paywalls
Nov 1, 2025
The Bellaire hallways look very reminiscent of a certain timeless childhood classic—only this time, neither the tortoise nor the hare is winning.
Move!
Oct 30, 2025
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Deadbeat is Tame Impala’s fifth full-length studio album. The album debuted on Oct. 17, with 70,000 plays in the first week.
Tame Impala’s “Deadbeat” is more than an album: it’s a “Piece of Heaven”
Ayana Khan and Ethan Reichek • Nov 6, 2025
The tiara is the classic symbol of a princess, and to a certain extent, most Disney characters. It was worn by many different princesses, from Belle to Ariel.
A royal roast
Nov 4, 2025
Reze holds a daisy given to her by Denji in their first meeting, its color symbolizing new beginnings. Near the end of the film, Reze picked up a red daisy, symbolizing profound romantic love.
A heart of gunpowder
Nov 4, 2025
Madison Beer struts down the runway in feathery pink wings. Beer performed hits like “Make You Mine,” “Yes Baby” and “Bittersweet.”
Ascending Angels
Nov 1, 2025
Sports
The Cardinals position themselves in preparation for Lamar’s field goal attempt. On Nov. 1, Bellaire varsity football team lost their final game of the regular season against Lamar, falling 49-0.
Varsity football falls short against Lamar
Maximus Bui, Reporter • Nov 7, 2025
Senior Meadow Lam serves the ball over the net during the third set. Lam joined the volleyball team as a freshman and moved up to varsity in her senior year.
Varsity volleyball takes the victory for their senior night
Nov 4, 2025
Running back and senior Rydell Nathan runs with the ball from the 30-yard line. On Oct. 18, the varsity football team took home a win against Chavez High School for the homecoming game, winning 42-7.
Taking home the win
Oct 30, 2025
Doubles partners Manuel Catoni and Matthew Burleigh take their positions on the court as they prepare for the next point. The pair competed as line two doubles at the district tournament against Lamar High School.
Swinging through the season
Oct 20, 2025
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