The student news site of Bellaire High School

Three Penny Press
The student news site of Bellaire High School

Three Penny Press
The student news site of Bellaire High School

Three Penny Press

2024-2025 Editorial Board
Meet the board
Andrew Liu is a senior and third-year TPP editor. He is interested in writing about policy, social justice and education.

Jason Chen is a junior and second-year TPP editor. He is interested in writing about topics that seem to be large and far-reaching in a way that shows its effects on the common person.

Weston Benner is a senior and second-year TPP editor. He is interested in writing editorials that reflect the viewpoints of our diverse staff and articles that champion unheard voices within our nearly 4,000 person school.

Davis Adams is a sophomore and first-year TPP editor. Davis is interested in writing entertainment reviews, political commentary and addressing issues in the Bellaire community.

Joy Xia is a junior and second-year staffer. She enjoys writing about diverse perspectives and social issues relevant to the student body.

Bethel Kifle is a sophomore and first-year staffer. She is interested in writing about DEI, social justice, and politics.
Purpose
The Editorial Board is a group of handpicked staffers chosen for both their writing skills and critical thinking skills. Together, they write editorials, opinion stories representing the stance of the Three Penny Press on a subject.
Editorials
Alleged murderer Luigi Mangione has become a social media sensation. However, it's unlikely that any insurance reform will occur.
Luigi Mangione is not your healthcare hero
Editorial Board • Feb 3, 2025

The Dec. 4 shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson ignited an unprecedented social media response, with alleged shooter Luigi Mangione...

Students huddle in a corner during a lockdown. Four threats were made agaist Bellaire in September.
No longer just a joke
Editorial Board • Nov 14, 2024

“Students and teachers, at this time, we will be entering into secure lockdown mode.” The principal’s voice booms over the intercom. Seconds...

A teacher monitoring the halls reminds a student to put their phone away. HISD’s cellphone policy prohibits cellphone use in all HISD schools during the academic day, including passing periods.
Phoning it in
TPP Staff • Apr 21, 2024

HISD’s cellphone policy prohibits cellphone use in all HISD schools during the academic day, including passing periods. The policy, which...

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