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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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Alexander Tang

Alexander Tang, Podcast Editor

 Alexander Tang is a senior and the podcast editor. He joined TPP because he wanted to write a short blurb about himself and share his incredibly normal and not weird opinions on everything from the news to pop culture to obscure TV shows. When he’s not working for TPP, chances are Alex is at home listening to music and trying his best not to do any of his homework. Alex is also involved with the Philosophy Club, Civic Leaders of America, and Ping Pong Club. Alex loves when people yell at him so feel free to contact him below to tell him why his opinion is wrong.

All content by Alexander Tang

[LUNCHTIME WITH ALEX] Ep. 1: Feifan Liu

Alexander Tang, Reporter
Nov 13, 2024
Freshman Joseph Chii serves a backhand as his partner, sophomore Nicholas Lai, watches on. "I was expecting to win because [Chii is] very good," Lai said.

Winning with a smash

Clarissa Li and Alexander Tang
Nov 10, 2024
K-pop Club members danced to "Magnetic" by ILLIT at the festival. “We chose the song because it's a popular song this year," senior Kaitlyn Endique said. "And it has five members, and we only have five people."

Like it’s magnetic

Alexander Tang and Clarissa Li
Nov 2, 2024
Bishop James Dixon II, president of the NAACP Houston Branch, gives a speech after the debate ended. Dixon encouraged the audience to celebrate and thank the women that organized the event.

Eyes on the discourse

Alexander Tang, Reporter
Sep 24, 2024
ESL teacher Helia Forouzan becomes more used to Bellaire as she helps a student one-on-one with an online assignment. "Teaching at a new school is not easy," she said. "It's like moving to a new city with only one suitcase."

Rewriting a department

Marina Martinez, Alexander Tang, Andrew Chen, and Skylar Lew
Sep 17, 2024
Red Bird Productions officers senior Joshua Percy, junior Emma Kolah, freshman Kalyani Gifford, junior Reece Langland, junior Rachel Carrillo and senior Jermaine Hayden do a purposefully bad performance of "Toxic" by Britney Spears. This act was a continuation of the tradition of a "Go Team Circus" run by members of RBP.

Talent on display

Claire Bradford and Alexander Tang
Jun 5, 2024
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE - Maurya Manjunath

HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Maurya Manjunath

Alexander Tang, Reporter
May 24, 2024
Junior Feifan Liu delivers his candidacy speech as his supporters hold campaign signs. His FART platform focused on fundraising, activism, regionalism and transparency.

Bellaire students elected to “Big Three” governing positions in Texas Junior State of America

Alexander Tang and Joy Xia
Apr 24, 2024

[Video] Three Penny Podcast Ep. 3 Preview: ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’

Alexander Tang and Weston Benner
May 21, 2024
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE - Emily Mao

HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Emily Mao

Alexander Tang, Reporter
May 16, 2024
Senior Saachi Gupta was one of the many Bollywood Club dancers. Their performance consisted of a mixture of traditional and contemporary dances such as: Kathak and Bharatanatyam.

[Photo] Cultures collide at the Bellaire International Student Association Fest

Johanna Wen, Art Director
May 3, 2024
The jazz band performs on the front patio of Lankford's Bellaire. The band mainly performed bebop songs with some bossa nova and blues sprinkled in.

Bossa nova, bebop and burgers

Alexander Tang, Reporter
Apr 16, 2024

[Video] Three Penny Podcast Ep. 2: ‘Barbie’

Alexander Tang and Weston Benner
Apr 16, 2024

[Video] Three Penny Podcast Ep. 2 Preview: ‘Barbie’

Alexander Tang and Weston Benner
Apr 15, 2024
Andy Shen inside the Orion Capsule in the Apollo Exhibit inside Space Center Houston.

HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Andy Shen

Alexander Tang, Reporter
Mar 31, 2024

[Video] Three Penny Podcast Ep. 1: ‘Spider-man: Across the Spider-Verse’

Alexander Tang and Weston Benner
Mar 1, 2024

[Video] Three Penny Podcast Ep. 1 Preview: ‘Spider-man: Across the Spider-Verse’

Alexander Tang and Weston Benner
Feb 29, 2024
Junior Yousef Salem flies a kite decorated with the colors of the Palestinian flag with his younger brother Younis, who is in first grade, on his shoulders. In Refaat Alareer's poem "If I Must Die," kites are a symbol of hope for Palestinian children.

New year, new hope: Muslim Student Association volunteers at kite tribute to martyred Palestinian poet

Alexander Tang, Reporter
Jan 22, 2024
Elon Musk, Taylor Swift and Kanye West are celebrities with obsessive fanbases.

Modern gods and goddesses: Celebrity worship

Alexander Tang, Reporter
Jan 10, 2024
Palmer McNulty attempts a stunt while competing against Spanish teachers Daniel Ramirez and Mica Segal de la Garza. They won the match 2-1.

Students vs Teacher Ping Pong Tournament [DAY TWO]

Joy Xia and Alexander Tang
Nov 1, 2023
Junior Camila Patino speaks with a representative from Washington University in St. Louis.

[Photo] Finding a future

Avey Gannaway, Sports Editor
Oct 30, 2023
All participants and club members that attended Day One of the Students vs. Teachers Ping Pong Tournament smile for a closing group photo. President of Ping Pong Club, Ellen Dai, planned the event. "I think it's a fun way to engage with the staff and students because that's what Bellaire is about," she said.

Students vs. Teachers Ping Pong Tournament [DAY ONE]

Joy Xia and Alexander Tang
Oct 26, 2023
OnRamps Chemistry teacher Robert Morales guides sophomore Dunham Ludwick on an assignment during fourth period. The class focused on density calculations and received worksheets.

Going on a new ramp of education, love

Andrew Liu, Alexander Tang, and Jason Chen
Oct 3, 2023
(From left) Oliver Elam, Max Stear, Adrien Starks, Helen Beebe, and Alastor Matta pose in front of the final slide of the first GSA meeting. The meeting focused on welcoming new members and icebreakers. "I really enjoy the atmosphere of the club. It's a very diverse club," Elam said.

Gay-Straight Alliance: A safe space for everyone

Alexander Tang, Reporter
Sep 13, 2023
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