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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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Malaika Suleman

Malaika Suleman, Features Editor

Malaika Suleman, features editor, is a senior and third-year staffer. Her favorite hobbies are collecting candles and cool-looking pajama sets. She joined Three Penny Press to break out of her comfort zone by interviewing various students and administrators. In school, she is Vice President of Key Club and the Musim Student Association and is associated with NHS. Outside of TPP, Malaika enjoys wasting gas by driving to random locations just for fun. When she’s resting she loves watching Netflix and drinking anything sugary.

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HUMANS OF BELLAIRE - Kelli Tomlinson

HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Kelli Tomlinson

Raina Blesi, Malaika Suleman, and Sara Wolf
May 12, 2023
Invest time and energy into designing your dorm; it's a reflection of your mind and where you'll spend ample time. Relocating to a new space can be daunting, but with a few personalized touches, you can feel like you never left home.

Essentials to extravagances: A guide for seniors to personalize their new abode

Malaika Suleman, Features Editor
Apr 26, 2023
Ramadan marks the period when Allah (SWT) revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Prophet couldn't read or write but relayed God's words to his companions to scribe the sentiments. Muslims refer to The Quran to strengthen their deen (religion) through acts of Sunnah in hopes of entering Jannah (heaven).

Easy ‘A’: Sunnah system allows Muslims to increase good deeds tenfold

Malaika Suleman, Features Editor
Apr 20, 2023
Senior Mackenzie LaCroix holds up her crawfish with glee after settling down on the second-floor seating area to eat her meal with friends during lunch. LaCroix pre-ordered two pounds of crawfish, corn on the cobs and potatoes.

Aquatic Science Department hosts first-ever Crawfish Boil

Malaika Suleman, Features Editor
Apr 10, 2023
Group member of "The Majestics" and senior Chloe Saunders regularly analyzes her aquarium's health in aquatic science teacher Stephanie Clayton's sixth period, room 2730. A fun fact about "The Majestics'" angelfish is its compatibility to coexist with gourami fish.

Under the sea: The mechanics of aquarium maintenance in aquatic science explained

Malaika Suleman, Features Editor
Mar 10, 2023
Sleep recharges your brain to cycle out mental clutter and relieve tired bones. Resetting your sleep schedule to fall asleep and wake up at healthier intervals regenerates cells and restores energy.

How to ‘Thanksgiving’ alone: an exclusive guide for introverts and independents

Malaika Suleman, Features Editor
Nov 20, 2022
Students during lunch surround the domestic violence resource table set up by English teachers Jennifer Ho and Morgan Graham-Chilsom on the second floor near the stairwell. Ho and Graham took initiative to stir awareness among Cardinals on Oct. 20 for 'Go Purple Day.'

It all starts in the classroom: English teachers dedicate ‘Go Purple Day’ to education and action

Malaika Suleman, Features Editor
Oct 24, 2022
This Mother’s Day, make sure it’s not only the thought that counts

This Mother’s Day, make sure it’s not only the thought that counts

Malaika Suleman, Features Editor
May 7, 2022
Senior and Battalion Commander Lelean Jahlul

[FEATURE BRIEF] What is JROTC?

Malaika Suleman, Features Editor
Mar 12, 2022
[PRINT ONLINE] ’Go Wildcats!’: ensemble delivers a classic teen romance

[PRINT ONLINE] ’Go Wildcats!’: ensemble delivers a classic teen romance

Trinity Sloan and Malaika Suleman
Mar 9, 2022
Starting March 1, masks will no longer be required within HISD facilities, including schools and buses. Junior Kaylin Benitez is ready to go mask-free.

[BREAKING] HISD relaxes its mask mandate March 1

Ariana Castañeda, Kate Griffiths, and Malaika Suleman
Mar 1, 2022
Bellaire Adrian Lopez walks around in his fourth period class in the Black Box Theater on Oct. 22 to monitor students on the progress of their projects. Students have to perform their plays at the center of the room by next week.

Stage is set: Meet the newest addition to the theatre wing

Malaika Suleman, Features Editor
Nov 3, 2021
McLendon and her students accepted an invitation to Rice University at the Baker Institute to meet Secretary of State James Baker. Everyone gathers around outside of the school for press photos and to answer questions from reporters.

Russian teacher recounts 51 memorable years of teaching

Malaika Suleman, Features Editor
Oct 13, 2021
Day poses for Clement’s high school’s annual cheerleading photoshoot. Day frequently attended football games and led pep rallies which gave her a strong sense of school spirit.

Introducing the newest counselors to the Cardinal’s Nest

Karis Chen, Malaika Suleman, and Lydia Tong
Oct 12, 2021
Senior Ligoriana Dillon (left) kisses her mom’s cheek in their apartment. Dillon and her mom were just returning home from sightseeing in Downtown Houston.

Senior opens up about growing up without a father

Malaika Suleman, Reporter
May 10, 2021
Students received this "How can a journey change a person" essay writing assignment in November. The assignment included sample questions for the their mentors.

Mentors, mentees dish on their experiences with all-student writing program

Malaika Suleman, Reporter
Mar 8, 2021
Samar Halabi celebrates her graduation from the University of Houston in 2010.

Teacher shares her immigration story to America

Malaika Suleman, Reporter
Jan 13, 2021
Dessert Club members gather around to share sweets.

Halloween Festivities: Dessert Club hosts virtual baking contest

Malaika Suleman, Reporter
Oct 29, 2020
The wristbands being sold by the Ethics Bowl Club.

Club shows support for Black Lives Matter movement: sells wristbands

Malaika Suleman, Reporter
Oct 28, 2020
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