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The student news site of Bellaire High School

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The student news site of Bellaire High School

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Ayana Khan

Ayana Khan, Entertainment Editor

Ayana Khan is a junior and one of the Entertainment Editors. She joined TPP to share stories that showcase the unique Bellaire community and learn more about journalism. Passionate about exploring Houston, she enjoys visiting new spots and events to uncover places worth sharing. Outside of TPP, she is the head instructor for Crochet Club. In her free time, she loves crocheting, baking, and running.

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“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” starts with the Fantastic Four standing proudly as they are revealed to an audience. Despite having a rotten tomatoes rating of 87%, the film barely broke even, grossing $500 million.

Top 5 summer movies of 2025

Andrew Chen, Ayana Khan, Mallika Mohan, Zoe Novak, and Kristine Szeto
Sep 10, 2025
Students and teachers listen to guest speakers as they talk about their journey of finding themselves through religion. They spoke about the challenges they faced when converting from Christianity to Islam.

Learning through experiences

Ayana Khan and Naomi Block
May 30, 2025
Summer is the perfect time to listen to music when relaxing. Here is a list of our Top 10 songs for the summer.

Our top 10 summer songs

Ayana Khan and Naomi Block
May 23, 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
Junior and Cardinal Crafts president Serena Li finishes the final origami piece of a heart-shaped basket. She only used a few materials including paper and yarn and used glue to secure the folds and durability.

Carnations, singing valentines, crochet flowers, succulents and more

Ayana Khan and Dhara Agrawal
Feb 15, 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
MSA members gather together as they learn and celebrate the importance of the hijab. They follow a presentation presented by four University of Houston students, Najiha Zaman, Wajeeha Irfan, Marium Mira and Hafsa Nadeem.

Faith, choice, and identity

Ayana Khan, HOB Editor
Feb 7, 2025
Kane walks her goat, Coco, early in the morning. She does this every morning before school and every afternoon to ensure her goat stays healthy and fit.

HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Kelsey Kane

Ayana Khan, Humans of Bellaire Editor
Feb 4, 2025
Dancing in the snow while enjoying music and feeling carefree is the perfect winter dream. It brings relief and a sense of freedom that makes the cold season feel magical.

The ultimate chill-y winter playlist

Naomi Block, Hannah Turner, and Ayana Khan
Dec 12, 2024
"Venom: The Last Dance" released on October 25, 2024, and grossed $400 million at the box office as of November 14, with a budget of $120 million. Although it's a successful film with a valuable franchise name attached to it, I still found it to be rather disappointing.

A missed opportunity: Why ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ had potential to succeed

Dawson Sotiriades and Ayana Khan
Nov 23, 2024
Sophomore Elise Phillips poses with a flower bouquet gift she received. This was after her performance at the 2023 Cabaret.

HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Elise Phillips

Ayana Khan, Reporter
Nov 21, 2024
One of my tedious projects was making a bouquet with bright flowers like lavender, tulips and peonies. I faced many challenges because of the intricate details, but I’m proud of how it came out in the end.

Crocheting my way to the future

Ayana Khan, Reporter
Nov 18, 2024
Sophomore Elizabeth Gamero holds up her medal alongside junior Sophia Hamdani after completing a cross country race. Gamero ran a total of 3.1 miles.

A heart with a passion

Ayana Khan, Reporter
Nov 5, 2024
The iced matcha latte from Clutch City Coffee came in simple packaging. It was a quick drive-through stop with hardly any wait.

On a mission for matcha

Ayana Khan, Reporter
Oct 15, 2024
Sophomore Charlotte Hart finishes a 5K at Bear Creek Park. She receives a medal for finishing.

HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Charlotte Hart

Ayana Khan, Reporter
Oct 7, 2024
A survey was conducted via Instagram among students to determine how many people watched the Breaking event from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10. Out of 58 students, 36 did watch the event.

Breaking traditions, one twist and spin at a time

McKenzie Le, Ayana Khan, Hannah Turner, and Dawson Sotiriades
Sep 18, 2024
Pre-AP and AP Chemistry teacher, Cydney Tinsley, creates an interactive game for her students to have fun preparing for their upcoming test. She tries to include engaging teaching tactics to help students better understand challenging topics.

HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Cydney Tinsley

Ayana Khan and Naomi Block
Sep 10, 2024
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