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
Helen Citino

Helen Citino, Entertainment Editor

Helen Citino, entertainment editor, is a senior and second-year staffer. She is an officer for Page by Page, Youth for Justice, Partners in Health, and SEAARK. She loves playing her favorite albums on piano and spends a lot of time thinking about One Direction. Her goal this year is to go to as many concerts and have as much fun as she can before leaving high school!

All content by Helen Citino
“The distinction between past, present and future is nothing but an illusion. Yesterday, today and tomorrow are not consecutive, they are connected in a never-ending circle. Everything is connected.”

Who has control over our future? Netflix’s ‘Dark’ will make you rethink your answer

Helen Citino, Entertainment Editor
Apr 16, 2023
The number five Banh-mi from Pho VN 21. This French-influenced Vietnamese sandwich is filled with pickled carrots and radishes, cucumbers, jalapenos and flavorful chicken.

[Photo] Your next lunch spot

Smruthi Garlapati and Sophia Li
Mar 10, 2023
Ukazu shows off her New York Times bestselling series "Check, Please!" She originally published "Check, Please!" on Webtoons, and from there she was picked up by a publisher.

‘They deserve recognition’: Graphic novelist Ngozi Ukazu talks to WRITE club

Helen Citino, Entertainment Editor
Nov 28, 2022
Vice President Payton Ohler rushes to finish setting out all the blondies before members flood in. Officers arrived in Mrs. Blessington’s room to distribute treats 30 minutes before the meeting started.

‘A little sparkle to their day’: Dessert Club raises spirits with spooky meeting

Helen Citino, Entertainment Editor
Nov 10, 2022
My favorite set design depicts a hot pink Versailles dressing room. All the dancers were dressed in 18th century French noble wear, while Lil Nas X wore an outfit that imitated Louis XVI's style.

“The End of the Beginning”: Why the Lil Nas X concert is the best one I’ve ever been to

Helen Citino, Entertainment Editor
Nov 4, 2022
Mathieu shared her process of writing and publishing in her presentation. Mathieu has published 6 books: "Bad Girls Never Say Die," "The Liars of Mariposa Island," "Moxie," "The Truth About Alice," "Afterward" and "Devoted."

[NEWS BRIEF] Jennifer Mathieu kicks off first Author Talk with inspiring advice for young writers

Helen Citino, Entertainment Editor
Sep 25, 2022
Junior Yanke Wang said he hopes to spur lawmakers into action with his sign, “Repeal DC vs. Heller.” This landmark case ruled that an individual had the right to possess private firearms under the second amendment and is the basis for the loosely regulated gun laws in the US.

[NEWS BRIEF] “Anybody could be the next victim,” students create posters to demand action against gun violence

Helen Citino and Jason Deng
May 31, 2022
Junior Helen Citino swoons as contestant Salvador sings to contestant Mallory in the pods. The couple ultimately end the show without rings, but agree to date outside of the show.

‘Where did the producers find these people?’

Helen Citino, Reporter
Mar 12, 2022
WRITE club members listen to author Kayla Ancrum describe her writing journey. WRITE club author talks are held during lunch in Ms. Diaz's room.

WRITE Club members gather advice, knowledge from young adult author Kayla Ancrum

Helen Citino, Reporter
Feb 16, 2022
Junior Bailey Sutton works on her NaNoWriMo novel. She did most of her writing in her room during Thanksgiving Break.

50,000 words in 30 days: Looking back on NaNoWriMo

Helen Citino, Reporter
Jan 25, 2022
Statistics of Lil Nas X's debut album, "Montero." The album was released Sept. 17, 2021.

Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero’ Is A Masterpiece

Helen Citino, Reporter
Oct 23, 2021
Load More Stories
Donate to Three Penny Press
$2405
$3000
Contributed
Our Goal