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Grace Turney

Grace Turney, Entertainment Editor

Grace Turney, Entertainment Editor, is a junior and second-year staffer. She joined Three Penny Press because of her love for storytelling and her passion for writing. Besides TPP, she also enjoys being on the Bellaire Soccer team. Outside of school and soccer, Grace loves reading, especially historical fiction novels. Other ways she spends her free time include listening to music (chances are it’s the Hamilton soundtrack), watching Grey’s Anatomy, playing with her adorable standard poodle, and making homemade chai lattes. 

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Burnside explains a topic in Algebra 2. Her goal is her teaching will make math seem doable and fun.

Someone to count on

Grace Turney, Entertainment Editor
Apr 14, 2024
Little and her middle school symphony orchestra win a first division award. They had just participated in a competition called the Bluebonnet festival.

A passion for performing

Grace Turney and Tanvi Dubey
Apr 3, 2024
This year, spring break lasts from March 9 to 17. There are plenty of fun ways to spend it in Houston.

A spring staycation

Grace Turney, Entertainment Editor
Mar 8, 2024
Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase and Grover Underwood make up the main trio of the Disney+ adaptation. The series was released on Dec. 19, 2023.

New but nostalgic: Why the Percy Jackson Disney+ series is worth watching

Grace Turney, Entertainment Editor
Feb 11, 2024
The Land of Stories series by Chris Colfer was a common interest between me and my friend. It acted as inspiration for our own book.

A rainy escape: How my creativity pushed me to write a book

Grace Turney, Entertainment Editor
Feb 6, 2024
Allie Maglaras cuts one of two cakes for the Greek club meeting. Members CeCe Stampas and Grish Oomman found the coins hidden inside.

Bringing in a new year: How Greek Club celebrates 2024

Grace Turney, Entertainment Editor
Jan 29, 2024
Members of the University of Washington rowing team included Don Hume, Joseph Rantz, George E. Hunt, James B. McMillin, John G. White, Gordon B. Adam, Charles Day, Roger Morris and coxswain Robert G. Moch. They rowed for the United States in the 1936 Summer Olympics, bringing home the gold medal.

A lost legacy: Why “The Boys in the Boat” deserves more praise

Grace Turney, Entertainment Editor
Jan 23, 2024
Spartak Arutunyan sits at a photo shoot to grow his interest in fashion. Hes expecting to do many more in the future.

A passion for fashion

Grace Turney, Entertainment Editor
Dec 30, 2023
Magnet ambassadors decorate flags during their first meeting on Oct. 12. The flags will be used to guide parents and students throughout the tours.

Leading languages: Magnet ambassadors spread cultural awareness at Bellaire

Grace Turney, Entertainment Editor
Nov 4, 2023
Tuba players Ian Williams and Zachary Barnett play from the stands. The energetic music helps pump the crowd up during the game.

Music and memories: How the band enjoyed homecoming events

Grace Turney, Entertainment Editor
Oct 29, 2023
Going into survival mode’: World geography teacher reflects on South African upbringing

‘Going into survival mode’: World geography teacher reflects on South African upbringing

Weston Benner, Clarissa Li, Grace Turney, and Ian Kuzola
Oct 5, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo released her GUTS album September 8, 2023 with a total of 12 tracks. My expectations were set high after the success of SOUR, her debut album, and Rodrigo exceeded them with her talented vocals and well-crafted lyrics.

‘GUTS’ album review

Grace Turney, Entertainment Editor
Sep 27, 2023
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE - Megan Roberts, 10

HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Megan Roberts, 10

Grace Turney, Entertainment Editor
Sep 25, 2023
Getting pulled into a good book is one of several activities to relax. All of them are aimed to ease your school-induced stress.

Ways to unwind after starting school

Grace Turney, Entertainment Editor
Sep 2, 2023
Band members and friends gather to take a photo with fun accessories. Taking many pictures was just one of the activities offered at the banquet.

Music and Memories: Band members’ Spring concert and banquet

Grace Turney, Reporter
May 19, 2023
Ms. G teaches her fourth period about elements of plays. Her students are currently learning about the play Romeo and Juliet.

‘I believe in them’

Grace Turney, Reporter
May 19, 2023
Members of the band pose for a picture in Hollywood Studios. One of the most popular rides in this park was the Tower of Terror.

Music and magic: Band’s trip to Disney World

Grace Turney, Reporter
Apr 13, 2023
The original Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter books faces himself in the movie. Harry Potter is one of the best book to film adaptations, with only a few differences between the two.

Movies versus books: Which is better and why

Grace Turney, Reporter
Mar 21, 2023
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Alexandra Maglaras, 11

HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Alexandra Maglaras, 11

Sophia Zhao and Grace Turney
Feb 25, 2023
Students fill the seats in LGI 2 to watch teachers compete against Quiz Bowl club members. Many students received extra credit for attending.

Clashing of the Cardinals

Grace Turney and Sophia Zhao
Feb 9, 2023
Hakki (right) stands at a table, working at a volunteer opportunity. Giving back to the community was very important in Aramco, and it is a value Hakki has carried with her.

‘Welcome to Houston’: A student’s move from Saudi Arabia

Grace Turney, Reporter
Feb 7, 2023
Homework is something every high school student has, no matter how much they wish they didnt. However, music makes completing this work a little bit better.

Music for the mind: Best songs to add to homework playlist

Grace Turney, Reporter
Feb 2, 2023
Sophomore Ella Turney talks to Spanish teacher Esther Galo. The two discuss grades and other significant topics during the second half of Cardinal Hour.

Cardinal Hour: The highlight of our day

Irene Zheng and Grace Turney
Jan 22, 2023
Edaburn has her students sign in for attendance and pick up work at her desk in the front. Grace Srouji sits at a table outside the door to greet students and take attendance for her students.

Joining forces: A look into the APUSH team teaching style

Jason Deng, Grace Turney, Rilina Tran, Sara Tilney, and Raina Blesi
Dec 14, 2022
(From left) Sophomore Elijah Johnson and sophomore Matthew Guzman amp up during the Hype Train. A uniquely Cardinal tradition, Hype Trains occur every 3rd quarter during a football game.

Marching to success

Ariana Castañeda, Grace Turney, and Sophia Zhao
Nov 29, 2022
With the most anticipated break of the year, here is how you can improve your mental heath while enjoying Thanksgiving. You will feel refreshed and relaxed by the end of the week.

How to improve mental health over Thanksgiving break

Audrey Han, Grace Turney, and Sophia Zhao
Nov 19, 2022
Members of the winning team, Positive Protons, display their first place trophies. Having suffered a second-place loss last year, they were determined to return to trivia night and take first place.

[NEWS BRIEF] Cardinals get clever

Claire Bradford and Grace Turney
Nov 14, 2022
To truly get into the Halloween spirit, take a deep dive into the top 5 movies featuring monsters, walking corpses, strange families, and hidden doors. Depicted above is an illustration of seven characters from the movies: Coraline, Hotel Transylvania, The Corpse Bride, Goosebumps, and The Addams Family.

Top 5 Halloween movies

Grace Turney and Sophia Zhao
Oct 31, 2022
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