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The AI club officers pose for a photo after first meeting of the school year. At this meeting they welcomed back returning members and set goals for the year.
AI Revival
Leila Shahrestani, Reporter • Mar 26, 2025

She believes that robots will take over the world. Sophomore and AI Club Co-president Elaine Wang...

Sophomore Elizabeth Charbonneau and teacher Sonia Charbonneau dress up for spirit week. The pair always had matching outfits for spirit week.
Springing into spirit week
Mar 19, 2025
Elkousy explains that during Ramadan, people must donate 2.5% of their money or assets to charity. This year, Ramadan runs from Feb. 28 to March 29.
Arabic Club meets to discuss Ramadan
Mar 18, 2025
Junior David Fang molds clay into a plant pot. Members focused on creating functional pottery rather than sculptural pottery.
Pottery meets plants
Mar 10, 2025
Features
Dupont showcases her AP U.S. History binder from when she took the class in eleventh grade. “So much work went into this,” Dupont said. “A lot of time and tears were fit in that binder.”
Coming full circle
Shyla Jogi and Audrey Han • Mar 23, 2025

Christina Dupont’s junior year of high school was hard. Dupont’s AP U.S. History teacher, Mrs....

Gan does a freeze while performing at MA dance competition at Waltrip High School. This is a common move for break dancers where they balance in a position for a period of time.
Balderina
Mar 18, 2025
402 Bellaire students participated in an Instagram poll where 68% of them reported that they often go to third spaces, or places that aren't school or home. Some of these places included the gym, the library, Chinatown, Rice Village and more.
Hanging on to hang-outs
Mar 7, 2025
Junior Kate Oguntoyinbo stands during a break at districts. Oguntoyinbo finished in first place in the 18-6A district, allowing her to move on to regionals.
Unlikely contender
Mar 3, 2025
Opinions
Is it ethical to consume true crime content for entertainment, or does it exploit real-life trauma? While true crime can offer compelling storytelling and intrigue, the impact on victims and their families raises important questions about morality in media.
When tragedy becomes entertainment
Bethel Kifle, Reporter • Mar 25, 2025

Like most late nights, I found myself doom scrolling on Youtube, sifting through the usual video recommendations. Until...

Dates, fruit salad, samosas and an array of flavorful spices fill bowls, creating the perfect snack to break a fast. Alongside, a refreshing glass of sweet red syrup mixed with water helps rehydrate after a long day of fasting.
30 days of gratitude: My family’s Ramadan traditions
Mar 7, 2025
TikToks like the one shown promote unhealthy eating habits and reinforce the unrealistic beauty standard of a slim figure.
Filtered realities
Mar 6, 2025
The PrizePicks logo is one of the most prominent logos in modern day sports betting. The vibrant purple is immediately distinguishable to most gamblers.
PrizePicks: Fast track to riches or rags?
Mar 3, 2025
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Senior Ejypt Gibbs eyes possible openings from his teamates as he rushes towards Bellaire's side of the court.
State championship: The start of a legacy
Camila Chandler, Reporter • Mar 24, 2025
Senior Gavin Sherman goes up to bat at the Bellaire vs. Westside game on March 18. Sherman primarily plays second base and outfield.
Varsity baseball in full swing
Mar 24, 2025
Babajanov and junior Meadow Lam ensure the team keeps possession of the ball. Babajanov tried to transition the ball to the offensive side of the field to score.
A new goal
Mar 18, 2025
Kohlman Dutton, number 5, splits the defenders and drives to the hoop. His hard work as a point guard is displayed on court.
Statebound
Mar 8, 2025
A&E
The timeline shows important release dates of the "Little House on the Prairie" series. Though the seasons first aired on NBC, they are now available on Amazon Prime Video.
A timeless treasure
Grace Turney, Entertainment Editor • Mar 26, 2025
In Rush Hour (1998), Chris Tucker improvised his lines, including his famous, "Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?" The movie made over $244 million worldwide on an estimated $33 million budget.
From stunts to smiles
Mar 26, 2025
This is one of the promotional posters for the movie. The movie has grossed around $345.6 million.
Flying into a brave new world
Mar 20, 2025
This hard candy-like dessert, popularized by Squid Game, was a unique interactive activity to do with friends. The stakes are high, as the objective is to carve out the shape without cracking the hard, shell-like sugar cookie. Shapes offered were stars, circles, triangles and umbrellas.
[BELLAIRE FOOD STREET BITES] Small bites, big Bbang
Mar 19, 2025
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