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Students rally after Election Day results.
Disappointing student behavior on campus
Highlights Editors November 7, 2024

For privacy reasons, everyone interviewed on this issue will remain anonymous.  Earlier this week, dozens of students organized and marched...

The McDonald's Quarter Pounder.
McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burger causes E. coli outbreak
Aunaleah Ellis, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024

 The Center of Disease Control has recently announced an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders.  The U.S. Food &...

Senior Kaia Lopez places her phone in the phone pouch, something essential to all classrooms now.
Mental health concerns from prolonged phone use in teens
Aunaleah Ellis, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

CALIFORNIA, SEPT. 23– California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new state law Assembly Bill 3216, the Phone-Free School Act, to reduce cell...

The football team and coaches celebrate their first win and game of the season.
Boys varsity football team kicks off season with a win
Mia Taylor and Kaia Lopez September 16, 2024

On Aug. 30, the boys varsity football team started off the school year with an outstanding win of 26-21 defeating the Vasquez Mustangs.  This...

Team Captain, Olloyorjon “Ollie” Timurov (Senior), wrestles Peninsula High student
Boys wrestling team faces difficulties against Peninsula High
Hallema Bakhda, Staff Writer • March 27, 2024

On Jan. 11, Beverly had its second home league dual with Peninsula High School. Although we lost 42-27, we made a decent comeback after losing...

Cheer performs at halftime during the first home football game.
Boys varsity plays in first football games
Shayda Dadvand and Mia Taylor September 6, 2023

The boys varsity football team kicked off the season with a thrilling win of 27-14, defeating the Vasquez Mustangs.   From precise...

Students rally after Election Day results.
Disappointing student behavior on campus
Highlights Editors November 7, 2024

For privacy reasons, everyone interviewed on this issue will remain anonymous.  Earlier this week, dozens of students organized and marched...

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A Letter To America’s Antisemites
Justin Greenberg, Staff Writer • December 5, 2023

  This is an opinion article.    News Flash: Osama Bin Laden was a terrorist, a murderer and a monster, not an influential...

A stack of AP prep books
Discrepancies between AP grades, test scores raise concerns
Highlights June 1, 2022

Mia Gorlick Watchtower staff member Some teachers on campus have a policy that allows students who earn a five on the AP exam to have their...

Students promote their clubs at Club Rush.
Students explore a variety of interests at Club Rush
Aunaleah Ellis and Amado Lucero September 24, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 12, ASB held its annual Club Rush on the third floor patio. Students had the opportunity to sign up for various clubs and...

Author Georgia Hunter speaks about her journey of writing We Were the Lucky Ones.
Beverly Hills school district and community recognizes and celebrate author Georgia Hunter’s We Were the Lucky Ones
Ruby Matenko, Staff Writer • September 19, 2024

On Sunday, Sep. 15, the school district and city of Beverly Hills came together at El Rodeo Elementary for a Beverly Hills Reads! event with...

Both students and teachers celebrate brat Day by wearing green.
“WOW Week” welcomes students back to school with a week full of spirit
Ruby Matenko, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024

On the second week back at school, Normans engaged in a week full of color, treats, and spirit to celebrate their return. The Week of Welcome...

History teacher Mr. Pete Van Rossum.
Feature Story-Mr. Pete Van Rossum
Ethan Gad, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

An introduction to one of Beverly’s history teachers, Mr. Pete Van Rossum. Mr. Van Rossum grew up in Orange County, attending a public high...

Chef Rick Leece in his Culinary Arts classroom.
Feature Story-Chef Rick Leece
Amado Lucero, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024

Culinary Arts teacher Chef Rick Leece is an outstanding mentor who goes above and beyond for the culinary program and, in particular, his students....

Seniors Caio Azevado and Diya Tuli dance after they are crowned Homecoming Queen and King.
Students enjoy a sweet night in Candyland at homecoming
Ruby Matenko, Staff Writer • October 14, 2024

Beverly students experienced a night full of candy, sugar, and fun at 2024 homecoming. The dance was held on Saturday, Sept. 28 after a lot of...

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Medicine Today: Why are so many women struggling with infertility?
Ruby Matenko, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024

In vitro fertilization. Intrauterine insemination. Donors. Surrogates. Fertility treatments. These are words that have become more and more...

Pro-Choice supporters rally for their abortion rights.
Column
Medicine Today: The right to an abortion is the right to health care
Ruby Matenko, Staff Writer • September 24, 2024

As a young woman, it is terrifying to me to live in a country where, after the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, the right to an abortion is not constitutionally...

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Column
Medicine Today: “You are what you eat”
Ruby Matenko, Staff Writer • September 16, 2024

Coffee makes you jittery. Sugar makes you hyper. Protein gives you energy. Too much pasta makes you sluggish. We really are a composition of...

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