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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...

Students dance at winter formal.

Winter formal brings students ‘A Night in Paris’

Ruby Matenko, Staff Writer February 24, 2023

THURS FEB. 16—BHHS students experienced a night of fun at this year’s winter formal, “A Night in Paris,” on the tennis courts. French culture is often associated with romance, making the...

Patrick Mahomes raises the Super Bowl trophy after beating the Eagles. Photo from “People.com”

Kansas City Chiefs Win Super Bowl LVII

Amir Mehrtash, Contributer February 18, 2023

SUNDAY FEB 12-- Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs was a game full of excitement and incredible football. The game ended with Kansas City beating Philadelphia by...

Photos from: Latestly, Wikipedia

Taylor Swift wins ‘Best Music Video’ at 2023 Grammy Awards

Ruby Matenko, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

SUNDAY FEB 5– Showing up in midnight blue sparkles with four Grammy nominations, Taylor Swift had a blast at the 2023 Grammy Awards. According to Hollywood Reporter, this year, Swift was nominated for...

Sophomores Jurnee Burrell-Williams and Bao Dang take cover during the lockdown (staged). “We both kind of didn’t know [what to think],” Dang said. “They usually send drill messages before.”

Beverly placed on lockdown

Shayda Dadvand, Editor in Cheif February 15, 2023

WEDSNESDAY FEB 15--During third period, from 11:11 a.m. to 11:37 a.m., the alarm sounded and students were placed on lockdown protocol. The situation ended up being a false alarm.    Superintendent...

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