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Jason Deng, Features Editor

Jason Deng, junior and a second-year staffer, joined Three Penny Press because he loves to write and wanted to make a difference, however tiny, with his writing. He is on the swim team, NHS, and is an officer in the Medical Club. In his free time, he likes to volunteer in his community, play basketball, and watch Youtube videos, especially Dude Perfect. Fun fact: He is taking Physics C and Calculus BC. PAIN. 

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On the way back from a club meeting, freshmen Meadow Iam and Maisie Moncrief show off their maroon shirts. Not only did their maroon shirts show their support for Uvalde students, but it also represented a school team.

Uvalde strong: students wear maroon in solidarity with elementary school

September 8, 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

May 31, 2022
Students walked out of their classes yesterday morning in the bus lane. We want Mr. McDonough back because he’s a really welcoming presence at Bellaire and during my time at Bellaire, he’s been incredibly supportive, senior Kiera Metz said.

[Photo] Students hold walk out in protest of principal Michael McDonough’s reassignment

May 27, 2022
This year, Ramadan began on April 2 and ended May 1. The month of Ramadan traditionally begins with a new moon, marking the start of the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. Its not only a time of fasting, but also prayer, charity and religious devotion.

A look back on Ramadan: students share experiences balancing work, tradition

May 6, 2022
Dr. Hyman Penn, a former student of Bellaire High School, presents in front of students ranging in grade. Dr. Penn serves as a member of the board of trustees and a docent at the Holocaust Museum in Houston.

Jewish Student Union presents special guest for Yom HaShoah

May 1, 2022
[NEWS-FEATURE BRIEF] Debaters reflect on state-wide tournament

[NEWS-FEATURE BRIEF] Debaters reflect on state-wide tournament

March 15, 2022
Junior and Research Officer Theo Hunt talks about the systemic flaw with police hiring in the US. He explains how the officer who shot and killed Tamir Rice in Cleveland, Ohio had never undergone a thorough background check which presents a dangerous flaw in law enforcement today.

Opt for Action club studies present-day implications of Black history

February 23, 2022
Algebra 2 teacher Merceflor Kirk smiles for a picture outside the US Citizenship and Immigration Services Office while holding a miniature American flag in her hand. After getting her citizenship, Kirk told her family and friends about the great news.

‘It’s a big step’

February 8, 2022
[HOB] Shivam Nayyar

[HOB] Shivam Nayyar

January 8, 2022
Compared to the boys bathroom, the girls bathroom is visibly cleaner. In the boys bathrooms, sinks are often filled with trash or paper towels and soap dispensers are missing. On the other hand, the girls bathroom does not have this problem.

‘It’s the dumbest thing in the world’

December 11, 2021
During the first half of lunch in T22, Senior Collin Crockett stands in front of the Maru Chan cup ramen that the noodle room sells thanks to the hard work BPA officers make during their lunch time. BPA stands for Business Professionals of America, a club in which students learn how to manage a business and office occupations through real life experience like managing the noodle room.

Business booms for noodle room

October 7, 2021
Algebra I teacher Maggie Jernigan, in room 1718, explains how to solve a variable for her 4th period class. Jernigan walks around and guides students through their assignment. As a floating teacher, she will be in another class next period.

New math teachers bring international experience

October 2, 2021
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