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Willow Project affects climate change; advocates protest the development. Graphic by Highlights Staff

Willow Project explained, sparks public debates

Hallema Bakhda, Staff Writer May 12, 2023

On March 13, The Biden Administration permitted one of the biggest oil developments on Alaskan soil. This development is known as the Willow Project and has been a topic of discussion for weeks.  Willow...

As mass shootings become increasingly commonplace in America, so too, have debates and concerns surrounding gun control. And yet, in our quest to balance safety and freedom, we’ve become obsessed with the guns themselves, and we’ve forgotten how to connect with the most important part of this crisis– ourselves.
Infographic by: Mia Gorlick

Reality rules: gun violence in modern America

Mia Gorlick, Contributor May 12, 2023

Written May 9, 2023 Published May 11, 2023   129 days. 208 mass shootings. On average, the United States has seen more than one shooting per day, more than one daily event involving a gun...

Student Shayda Dadvand studies for APUSH.
Photo By: Ruby Matenko

Check-in on students during AP exam season

Ruby Matenko, Staff Writer May 11, 2023

*Names have been changed for privacy. It’s AP exam season, which means Beverly students enrolled in AP classes are taking their AP exams through the College Board over the weeks of May 1–5 and May...

Students gather in their designated areas to wait until the fire drill is complete. 

Shelter-in-place, fire drill within minutes

Kaia Lopez, Staff Writer April 30, 2023

THURSDAY, April 27-- Beverly had an unplanned shelter-in-place during the first period. From 8:49 AM to 9:16 AM, the shelter-in-place lasted 27 minutes, during which staff locked their doors and both students...

Beverly debaters work on their cases in the Carlsbad High School Library.

Beverly’s Speech and Debate Team goes to state

Ruby Matenko, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

FRIDAY APRIL 21 — Beverly’s Speech and Debate team went to the state championship in Carlsbad in San Diego County at Carlsbad High School this past weekend. This comes after they qualified in the top...

The bell schedule after the adjustment. Photo from: BHHS Website/Email from Administration

New bell schedule puts end to late-start Wednesdays

Ruby Matenko, Staff Writer April 25, 2023

Before March 8, Beverly’s Wednesday schedule started at 9:20 A.M., as opposed to regular start at 8:30 A.M. The old schedule provided teachers with time for professional development, and students a break...

Freshman Isabella Naufal watches video of Andrew Tate.

Tate arrested after Twitter battle

Hallema Bakhda, Staff Writer March 17, 2023

DEC 28—Influential, self-proclaimed misogynist, former MMA fighter and podcaster Andrew Tate (36) was arrested for rape and human trafficking after a Twitter battle with activist Greta Thunberg (20). Tate...

Jazz band performs during the second half of the talent show. Photo by Pariss Chami.

Students perform in annual talent show

Kaia Lopez, Staff Writer March 17, 2023

JANUARY 18 — Beverly held its annual talent show. This entertaining event took place in the auditorium at Beverly Vista Middle School (BV), and the show’s performances ranged from singing and dancing...

Ms. Karen Lagola sits in her Valentines outfit for Tuesday’s “Pink & Red Day.” Photo by: Kate Oller

Spirit week kicks off winter formal fun

Kate Oller, Staff Writer March 14, 2023

From Feb. 12-16, students took part in their annual spirit week to celebrate Valentine's Day and the upcoming Winter Formal dance. The dance is themed off  a Parisian night.   The spirit...

Photo from: CNN

Los Angeles experienced stormy weekend, blizzard warning issued

Ruby Matenko, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

TUES FEB. 28 — If it snows in Southern California, the world must be upside down… so the world must be upended right now. Los Angeles has been experiencing an intense winter storm with not only rain...

Rain pours onto a freeway in California, leaving the roasts dangerous.
Photo by: The LA Times

The effect of California storm on the homeless community

Kate Oller, Staff Writer February 24, 2023

With about 172,000 homeless people living in California state, the raging storm that has hit Southern California left an indelible mark on the homeless community. For a few weeks now, the extreme rainfall...

Rihanna sings at the halftime show. Photo by The Rolling Stones.

Rihanna performs at 2023 Super Bowl halftime show

Kaia Lopez and Pariss Chami February 24, 2023

SUNDAY FEB 12-- Super Bowl LVII KC v Eagles reached halftime with a score of 24-14 (Eagles up) . As the players ran off the field, and the lights dimmed,a spotlight shined on Rihanna floating on a stage...

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