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Students circle around and hype up senior Emmerie Napier as she sings "Golden" by HUNTR/X. Napier has been in choir for four years and serves as the vice president of Concert Chorale and soprano two section leader.
‘When we reach, we can fly’
Alav Madani, Reporter • May 30, 2026

After listening to the entire "Iceman" album, I rank it a mid-tier Drake album. The album was released on May 15, 2026. According to a recent TPP survey with more than 200 student responses, 59% were excited for the album, while 41% were not.
Frozen in repetition
Marielle Le, Reporter • May 24, 2026

Drake may not make albums like he used to, but nobody builds anticipation like him anymore. Like 59% of my classmates, I was looking forward...

Speak of the Devil
Speak of the Devil
Zoe Novak May 21, 2026

Drunken noodles, a popular post-drinking meal intended to sober up the individual, are garnished with chili oil and lime. Our waiter recommended that we thoroughly mix the dish as the chili oil, the main contributor of spice, floated above the noodles.
Bringing the heat
Catherine Xue, Keith Luo, Jessica Wang, Mason Zhang, and Raya Jogi May 13, 2026

On the outside, it seemed like a corner store tucked away with all the other buildings. But inside, we were met with something truly special....

Sophomore and Corporal Hailey Wong executes a floor during Varsity’s Jazz dance to “Burnin’ Up” on stage. “We had a lot of morning practices and after school rehearsals to prepare for the show,” Wong said. “In these practices we ran through every dance and re-spaced them to fit on the stage since we are usually dancing on gym floors.”
Where it all ignites
Dhara Agrawal, Photo Editor • May 13, 2026

Pink lotus blossoms and beautiful lanterns decorate Hương Sen’s Interior. Its lush decor sets an enchanting energy for the meal ahead.
Blooming bites
Chloe Nguyen, Reporter • May 8, 2026

Lush flowers hang from the ceiling as sprawling tendrils of ivy decorate the walls. The smell wafting through the cozy atmosphere is heavenly,...

Maahi Vaswani poses at center stage during Bellaire Bollywood Club’s third dance. The choreography was an Indian hip-hop fusion to a mashup of “Titi Me Pregunto” by Bad Bunny and “Saki Saki” by Neha Kakkar.
Friendly battle, cultural celebration
Angelina Tao and Audrey Li May 2, 2026

The release of the movie increases both the memorabilia and the fanbase of the book. The movie came out on March 20th, 2026.
Rocky road to adaptation
Sophia Sorena, Reporter • May 1, 2026

WARNING: Spoilers for the “Project Hail Mary” book and movie “Project Hail Mary” has a 94% critic score and a 96% audience rating...

All performers gather on stage for a final curtain call. BISA has been a Bellaire tradition since the early 1970s.
BISA Festival celebrates culture, diversity
Emilyn Sun and Angelina Tao Apr 30, 2026

The acoustic hum of guitars softly echoes throughout the auditorium. Bright red fans snap open to the beat of a spirited Chinese instrumental...

Baltus Van Tassel, played by junior Davis Adams, describes to senior Aiden Gross in the role of Ichabod Crane the haunting past which the town holds. Tassel told Crane about the German spirit who was killed at a tree down the path to his house and now haunted the town.
A headless hunt for the top
Vaishali Raol, Reporter • Apr 20, 2026

 Microtrends are short-lived fashion, aesthetic or consumer trends, typically promoted via social media. Past microtrends included butter yellow, ballet core and Brat Summer.
Microtrends, macro opinions
Dhara Agrawal and Mallika Mohan Apr 19, 2026

Butter Yellow - 10/10 This trend – just like its namesake – is cute, cheerful and impossible to hate. The benefit of a color being a trend...

Senior and Major Vivienne Chen performs a tilt kick to the song “Smoke Signals” by Phoebe Bridgers. The dance was choreographed by the entire officer team and was performed in the student choreography section of the Dance Montage performance.
A montage of movement
Dhara Agrawal, Photo Editor • Apr 8, 2026

Senior Julie Tang strikes a pose during the large novelty ensemble, "Muses." This dance number included music from the movie ‘Hercules.'
Strong leaps, spins and starts
Keith Luo and McKenzie Le Mar 25, 2026

Sophomore Kate Dholakia counts steps while the junior varsity dancers enter the dance floor during the large pom ensemble, 'Fireball.' The junior varsity Belles took home first place for this number in the' Junior Varsity pom' category.
Fireball
Keith Luo and McKenzie Le Mar 20, 2026

Your wallet’s guide to the Rodeo
Your wallet’s guide to the Rodeo
Marielle Le, Reporter • Mar 15, 2026

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