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The National Education Association and the National Parent Teacher Association have suggested that a healthy number of hours that students should be spending can be determined by the 10-minute rule. This means that each grade level should have a maximum homework time incrementing by 10 minutes depending on their grade level (for instance, ninth-graders would have 90 minutes of homework, 10th-graders should have 100 minutes, and so on).
Students spend three times longer on homework than average, survey reveals
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(From left) Debbie Campbell and Principal Michael McDonough smile as Campbell is rewarded the 2015 employee of the month for HISD. “Debbie Campbell is that perfect team member who is always striving to make each family’s experience with Bellaire a powerful one,” McDonough said.
[NEWS BRIEF] Principal Michael McDonough temporarily reassigned
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Principal Michael McDonough presents 9 of the senior classs 13 valedictorians at the HISD Scholars Recognition ceremony at Delmar Fieldhouse on Apr. 12. McDonough announced the future college plans of each student to the audience.
Bellaire’s 13 valedictorians break HISD record
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Students show their support for the Day of Silence, a national student-led event that raises awareness of the discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. Students like seniors Clarke Fisher and Katalina Vazquez not only wear face masks and stickers but also colorful bracelets.
‘At the end of the day, we are all people’
Features
Annelise Do prepares for her AP Language and Composition test. I try to get as much done in class and during lunch as possible so I can have time for clubs and other hobbies like baking when I get home, Do said.
Underclassmen turn upperclassmen early
Nabila Wilson, Marketing Director • May 9, 2022
This year, Ramadan began on April 2 and ended May 1. The month of Ramadan traditionally begins with a new moon, marking the start of the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. Its not only a time of fasting, but also prayer, charity and religious devotion.
A look back on Ramadan: students share experiences balancing work, tradition
Jason Deng and Rohan Parikh • May 6, 2022
Officers in Red Bird Productions judge the auditioning acts. Students auditioned during Cardinal Hour and afterschool on April 25 and 26.
‘Bellaire does have talent, for sure’
Irene Zheng, Reporter • May 4, 2022
AP World History teacher Jennifer Kuhleman carefully examines a jar of sea salt body scrub. Kuhleman ended up purchasing multiple scrubs and even promoted Cardinal Craft Clubs products to other friends and teachers.
Cardinal Crafts Club makes sugar scrubs, donates profits to Ukrainian family in need
May 4, 2022
Senior Rafael Gomez studies for AP Human Geography, the test being on May 5th. AP increases your chance of getting into better schools, and if you care about that, then you should care about taking AP classes.
Students kick into overdrive to perform well on fast-approaching AP exams
May 2, 2022
Dr. Hyman Penn, a former student of Bellaire High School, presents in front of students ranging in grade. Dr. Penn serves as a member of the board of trustees and a docent at the Holocaust Museum in Houston.
Jewish Student Union presents special guest for Yom HaShoah
May 1, 2022
The 23 seniors perform their senior dance “Time of our Life.” Colonel Bella Mansfield leaps forward as Cadet Bra’una Hill, Vice President Caroline Cole, Cadet Madison Eiland, Historian Paris Joubert and varsity Marie Garcia strike a pose.
Senior Dylan Ballard congratulates junior Zain Hamdani for placing 7th in the 1600 meter mens race. Ballard and Hamdani competed against 12 other local schools including Strake Jesuit, Seven Lakes and Memorial.
Jeremy Peña is second in batting average (.286) and first on the team in on-base percentage (.902) as of April 23, 2022.
Defense and senior Curstin Brown cradles the ball away from her opponent at the game against Duchesne Academy on Apr. 9. Varsity women’s lacrosse won the game 12-1.
Entertainment
This Mother’s Day, make sure it’s not only the thought that counts
This Mother’s Day, make sure it’s not only the thought that counts
Malaika Suleman, Features Editor • May 7, 2022

Mother’s Day is tomorrow and it’s time to show your appreciation to the woman you love most. Here’s a guide of gift suggestions if you’re...

Graphic provided by GG125FR on Pixabay.
The Batman: a nuanced take on a classic character
Ian Kuzola, Reporter • April 26, 2022

[SPOILER AND VIOLENCE WARNING] - This article contains heavy spoilers for “The Batman.” If you plan to watch the movie without having any...

Iconic moment of Selena Quintanilla performing in the purple jump suit from her last concert in the Astrodome, Houston, Texas.
Remembering Selena: the queen of Tejano
Juan Rivera, Reporter • March 31, 2022

Today marks the 27-year anniversary of legendary Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla’s death. Selena was only 23 years old when she was brutally...

News
The Jazz Ensemble starts off their section performance by playing Mii Shop Theme. Sophomore Koen Plank plays the trombone while junior Owen Bell plays the tenor saxophone.
[NEWS BRIEF] Mighty Cardinal Band presents their end-of-year Spring Concert
Rilina Tran, Reporter • May 17, 2022

The Mighty Cardinal Band presented their end of year band spring concert. On May 13, the band performed six pieces as well as three jazz ensemble...

Senior Javier Diaz plays the character Jake and argues with Junior Gwineth Cervantes who plays Jenny. The scene ends with Cervantes throwing water at Diaz as the crowd cheers. Cervantes stormed off towards the exit and said, “You’ve truly been the problem all along.”
[NEWS BRIEF] Red Bird Production presents new 'Brown Bag' tradition
Rilina Tran, Reporter • May 9, 2022

The Red Bird Productions presents Brown Bags, a new tradition where students can eat their lunch and enjoy student directed performance. Starting...

The 23 seniors perform their senior dance “Time of our Life.” Colonel Bella Mansfield leaps forward as Cadet Bra’una Hill, Vice President Caroline Cole, Cadet Madison Eiland, Historian Paris Joubert and varsity Marie Garcia strike a pose.
[NEWS BRIEF] Belles host final show, "Sweet Dreams"
Ian Kuzola and Rilina Tran • May 9, 2022

Last Friday, the Belles presented their Spring Show, “Sweet Dreams” in the auditorium. The last performance of the year consisted of 19 choreographies...

Opinions
Turning Red explores classic coming-of-age-themes through the lens of a girl gaining magical powers.
'Turning Red' is turning heads: why parent pushback on Disney's newest film is unnecessary
Trinity Sloan, Reporter • May 16, 2022

Turning Red is Disney’s newest animated film, an early 2000s coming of age story that follows Canadian eighth grader Meilin Lee who discovers...

A digital scam for a digital age
A digital scam for a digital age
Aniket Panicker, Opinions Editor • May 10, 2022

There’s a recent topic making its circles around the ever-talkative world of the internet. Of course, this isn’t anything out of the ordinary....

Kagerou Daze was beautifully animated by the artist sidu. It was one of NicoNicos most popular songs in Sept 2011, and the KagePros 9th most popular song by 2019.
‘Kagerou Project’: Jin’s revolutionary vocaloid album
Johanna Wen, Reporter • March 21, 2022

Content Warning: mentions of death. The Kagerou Project has always held a soft place in my heart. Its unique music style was the first of...

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