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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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Ian Kuzola

Ian Kuzola, Opinions Editor

Ian Kuzola, opinions editor, a senior and third-year staffer, joined Three Penny Press to tell the story of the diverse Bellaire student body. He is a part of NHS, SASA, and Astronomy Club. In his free time, he likes to listen to music, practice piano, and watch movies. When he comes home he is greeted by his furry friends: Luna, a fluffy cat, and Coco an energetic labrador.

All content by Ian Kuzola
Travis Scott lost Best Rap Album of the Year. His album "UTOPIA" was released July 28, 2023.

Who’s Killer Mike?

Ian Kuzola, Opinions Editor
Feb 24, 2024
Godzilla attacks Japan's navy. The destruction he causes comes right after WW2.

$15 million movie puts Hollywood to shame

Ian Kuzola and Michael Liu
Feb 7, 2024
Student coughing after vaping. Vaping results in many negative health effects.

Clouding our minds

Nov 6, 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
Ms. Galo has been a teacher for 16 years, three of which have been at Bellaire.

Overcoming adversity, inspiring success

Ian Kuzola, Ariel Lagnado, and Sebastian Kiteka
May 21, 2023
An art piece by Jo Baer hangs in the Museum of Fine Arts. The piece includes three blank canvases with a trim of color around the edges.

Quite the spectacle: Why I think contemporary art is a joke

Ian Kuzola, Opinions Editor
Feb 22, 2023
Shuri embraces her new black Panther suit and abilities while also honoring her brother T’Challa.

No, this is not Marvel’s redemption

Ian Kuzola, Opinions Editor
Dec 24, 2022
The MCU isn't worth it anymore

The MCU isn’t worth it anymore

Ian Kuzola, Opinions Editor
Nov 10, 2022
Junior Grace Cruz attends a reproductive rights protest. She stands next to Beto O’Rourke who both share a similar support of reproductive rights. (Photo provided by Grace Cruz)

Activism in and out of Bellaire: ‘Everyone together makes an impact’

Audrey Han, Ian Kuzola, Mickie Levin, and Heldana Yacob
Nov 8, 2022
Club sponsor Jimmy Newland adjusts the telescope to aim at Jupiter as students wait in line for their turn.

[NEWS BRIEF] ‘It was stellar’

Blen Abebe and Ian Kuzola
Sep 19, 2022
Junior varsity performs a pom routine “Pour Some Sugar on Me” choreographed by senior and captain Natalie Faris and junior and captain Laura Cheng. Sophomore Valerie Perez, Smruthi Garlapati, Angelin Zhen and freshman Addison Berger flick their poms back and forth as the audience cheers.

[NEWS BRIEF] Belles host final show, “Sweet Dreams”

Ian Kuzola and Rilina Tran
May 9, 2022
Sophomore Lucy Vestal was injured but still performed in the play. She accurately played the character, Finn, while sitting or standing.

[NEWS BRIEF] Red Bird Production puts on final black box show: ‘Winter Break’

Ian Kuzola and Rilina Tran
May 1, 2022
Senior and President of Feminist Club Phoebe Hulen writes a letter as a way to destress. She also chose a matching undershirt to promote the club T-shirts that were $15.

[NEWS BRIEF] Feminist Club hosts de-stressing event to combat stressful exam season

Ian Kuzola and Rilina Tran
May 1, 2022
The yearbook staff wears matching T-shirts with their cover colors on their theme design. This year they decided to have the theme as “Re” with the colors: turquoise, imperial purple, yellow, navy blue and magenta.

[NEWS BRIEF] ‘Re’-cognizing the Carillon Yearbook

Ian Kuzola and Rilina Tran
Apr 30, 2022
Graphic provided by GG125FR on Pixabay.

The Batman: a nuanced take on a classic character

Ian Kuzola, Reporter
Apr 26, 2022
Sophomore Austin Schmidt eats a cold Eggo waffle in the boys locker room before school starts. During the first week of school, Schmidt adapted to eating breakfast in the locker room.

Squeezing in sleep: student athletes strive for the prized 8 hours

Ian Kuzola, Rilina Tran, and Sophia Hernandez
Oct 8, 2021
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