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
Davis Adams

Davis Adams, Opinion Editor

Junior Davis Adams is a second-year staffer for the Three Penny Press. He is one of two opinion editors on staff and the head of the editorial board. Outside of TPP, Adams is the #1 fan of Radiohead, the historian for Red Bird Productions, president of Vinyl Record Club and Art History Club, a member of NHS and group leader of F5. He is looking forward to another year of TPP!

All content by Davis Adams
ParentSquare acquired Remind in November 2023. The acquisition was intended to create an efficient system that could mass-release information to students and parents.

Left on read: HISD’s communication app ignores students

Davis Adams, Catherine Xue, Ethan Reichek, Keith Luo, and Mason Zhang
Sep 10, 2025
"Sesame Street" has run for over 50 years, being viewed by children everywhere regardless of who they were or how much their family made. The show's new partnership with Netflix risks millions losing access to one of television's most educational and important children shows.

This episode of ‘Sesame Street’ is brought to you by the letter ‘$’

Davis Adams, Reporter
Jun 4, 2025
Engaging in the arts is one of the most beneficial things a student can do. If passed, SB549 and HB172 can help build even greater scholastic arts programs.

No more cuts

Davis Adams, Reporter
May 28, 2025
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE - Ella Nicholson

HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Ella Nicholson

Davis Adams, Reporter
May 27, 2025
Seniors Daniel Andrade and Emma Kolah wear “Alice in Wonderland” show shirts designed by sophomore and JV actor Sophie Tang, who used the font Alice for all the show's promotional material. Andrade and Kolah directed the Red Bird Productions spring junior varsity show during head theater director Kayla Boffone’s maternity leave.

Working in Wonderland

Claire Bradford and Davis Adams
May 20, 2025
The Mavericks made a big bet by trading Luka, but it does not seem like they hit the jackpot.

The Mavericks’ mistake: How the Dončić trade may cost Dallas a team

Davis Adams, Copy Editor
Apr 3, 2025

PopTakes Episode 4: 2025 Grammys Rewind

Macy Langland and Davis Adams
Feb 26, 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
Sophomore Quillan Thurmond stands for a photo for his Mom in 2020. COVID gave Thurmond more time to pursue history.

A mind stuck in the past

Davis Adams, Copy Editor
Feb 5, 2025
Senior's Daniel Andrade (left) and Soleiman Barrera-Kelly (right) smile in front of the American Bank Convention Center in Corpus Cristi. This photo was taken right after Andrade and Barrera-Kelly won the $2000 scholarship.

Success through change

Camila Chandler and Davis Adams
Dec 13, 2024
In its first week of release, "CHROMAKOPIA" sold 299,500 equivalent album units. All of the album's tracks were written, produced and arranged by Tyler Okonma.

“Do you feel the light?”

Davis Adams, Copy Editor
Dec 11, 2024
Buff billionaire "Elon Musk" stands in the spotlight with his ever growing wealth, while his true self is in the shadows.

‘Dear Mr. Musk’

Davis Adams, Copy Editor
Nov 3, 2024
About 20 opponents to the HISD bond gathered at the Community Voices for Public Education's Halloween-themed "Haunt the Polls" event to encourage voters to vote against the bond. Attendees marched in the parking lot of the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center chanting call-and-response protests.

Bond on the ballot

Claire Bradford and Davis Adams
Nov 1, 2024
When comparing the three artists' Spotify monthly listeners from September 2023 and 2024, Chappell Roan had the biggest individual growth, seeing a 4500% increase in listeners.

Female pop artists of the summer

Davis Adams, Copy Editor
Oct 2, 2024
Senior Noa Ohana visited Edinburgh Castle. "It's so walkable in Europe," Ohana said. "I think we walked all around Edinburgh about four times. It's gorgeous, but it's really small."

Summer happenings

Tanvi Dubey, Clarissa Li, Helen Beebe, Catherine Xue, Alia Hassan, and Davis Adams
Sep 17, 2024
Looking at sophomore Grayson Ho's work, AP 2-D Art and Design and photography teacher Courtney Skinner gives pointers to help Ho improve his work during a photography class. "I do kind of feel myself getting better at photography," Ho said. "I feel more creative."

‘A cathartic experience’

Davis Adams, Naomi Block, Keith Luo, and Grace Turney
Sep 15, 2024
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE - Aiden Gross

HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Aiden Gross

Davis Adams, Reporter
Aug 20, 2024
The RBP thespians troupe went on a walk after arriving at Indiana University at 8 a.m. on June 23. They had just settled into their dorms after a 17-hour bus ride from Bellaire.

International Thespian Festival

Davis Adams and Tanvi Dubey
Jul 17, 2024
Load More Stories
Donate to Three Penny Press
$165
$3000
Contributed
Our Goal