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
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H.R. 899 is one sentence and states that the DOE will be abolished on Dec. 31, 2026.
Education on the chopping block
Catherine Xue, Reporter • Mar 28, 2025
Is it ethical to consume true crime content for entertainment, or does it exploit real-life trauma? While true crime can offer compelling storytelling and intrigue, the impact on victims and their families raises important questions about morality in media.
When tragedy becomes entertainment
Bethel Kifle, Reporter • Mar 25, 2025
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
TikToks like the one shown promote unhealthy eating habits and reinforce the unrealistic beauty standard of a slim figure.
Filtered realities
Clementine Behelfer, Reporter • 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?
Alex Lin, Sports Editor • 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
Keith Luo, Photo Editor • Feb 25, 2025
School vouchers will only divert funds from public schools in order to fund a system that isn’t effective. Research shows that students perform worse on standardized tests when attending a private school under a voucher program.
Don’t vouch for school vouchers
Ishani Kaushik, Reporter • Feb 23, 2025
My sisters and I stand for a photo at Horn Elementary on the first day of kindergarten. It was a tradition for us to take a photo together to commemorate going back to school every year.
An unbreakable bond
Grace Turney, Entertainment Editor • Feb 22, 2025
These mozzarella sticks weren't half bad. Mozzarella is my favorite cheese, so I always like to order this dish at restaurants.
[Is it worth the hype?] Sophomore tries Olive Garden for the first time
Skylar Lew, Reporter • Feb 22, 2025
Family-style vlogging exploded in popularity starting around 2010 and is still relevant today. This popularity has only amplified with the introduction of short-form content from apps like Tiktok.
Is blood thicker than liquid cash?
Ella Sotiriades, Art Director • Feb 21, 2025
The rise of social media has made it easier than ever for almost anyone to create and publicly share content. However, this has the consequence of people spreading misinformation to gain attention or make a profit.
Navigating an ocean of misinformation
Dawson Sotiriades, Reporter • Feb 21, 2025
Chris Stapleton performs selections of Garth Brooks' work, including "Shameless" and "Rodeo" at the 2020 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Brooks at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 4, 2020.
Stapleton snubbed
Tessa Spencer and Clementine Behelfer • Feb 20, 2025
Hypercompetition often fosters stress, which is normal, but there are ways to mitigate it. (Infographic provided by Catherine Xue and Alia Hassan)
Break yourself until you make it
Alia Hassan and Catherine Xue • Feb 19, 2025
Love permeates every area of our lives. It is the little, seemingly insignificant moments that are most deserving of our love.
Tiny love stories
Elly Zhang, McKenzie Le, Ella Sotiriades, Alex Lin, Davis Adams, Kate Steinbach, Sophia Zhao, Rosalie Navarro, Bethel Kifle, Macy Langland, and Keith Luo • Feb 14, 2025
February's book club selection includes "Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka, "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" by Holly Jackson, "One Last Stop" by Casey McQuiston, "Solo Leveling" by Chugong and "The Winemaker's Wife" by Kristen Harmel. These stories are sure to make entertaining additions to your book shelf.
[TPP Book Club] February’s favorites
Catherine Xue, Ayana Khan, McKenzie Le, Aashrith Korampally, and Tanvi Dubey • Feb 13, 2025
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