Highlights

Students react to Ted Lieu’s call for Trump removal

Highlights • January 15, 2021

Emma Newman staff writer Candice Anvari staff writer After the attack on the U.S. Capitol, which left four people dead on the same day, shocked the world on Jan. 6, Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA-33), who...

Seniors reflect on presidential election results

Highlights • December 17, 2020

Nathan Hanokaee staff writer Victoria Hirsh staff writer Michael Rabizadeh managing editor In this episode of The Flip Side, high school seniors give their thoughts on the results of the 2020 presidential...

Young Democrats of Beverly work to advocate for democratic causes, reforms

Highlights • December 2, 2020

Candice Anvari staff writer In preparation for the Georgia Senate runoff election in January, the Young Democrats of Beverly continue to spread their ideals as far and wide as possible. The goal of the...

Political Club students debate, hear each other’s opinions

Highlights • November 13, 2020

After seeing bickering online over politics, senior Victoria Hirsh decided that students need a better platform to express their views. As a result, she created the Political Club with the sole purpose...

Students attend ‘Democrat of the Year’ awards, speak with Congressman Ted Lieu

Highlights • October 31, 2019

View the slideshow and article below to see how history teacher Joanie Garratt inspires her students to be more politically active.

Political Picnic episode one: ‘Sharpiegate’ poses concern, predicts instability

Highlights • September 23, 2019

Catherine Gagulashvili co-editor-in-chief Ava Seccuro co-editor-in-chief Alya Mehrtash staff writer This is the first episode of the Political Picnic podcast, in which we discuss hot button political issues....

Uncertainty continues to rise in Donald Trump’s first 100 days

Highlights • May 1, 2017

Vivian Geilim opinion editor DISCLAIMER: I am a liberal. When I last wrote about Donald Trump in November, it solely revolved around his ineptitude to fit into the esteemed position of president of the...

Struggle for voting rights

Highlights • March 30, 2017

Ben Shofet co-editor-in-chief Since 1789, the United States has expanded the voting rights of its citizens. Following the Civil War, African-Americans gained the right to vote with the passing of...

Students heads to D.C. for 2017 Presidential Inauguration

Highlights • March 8, 2016

Ben Shofet, Business Manager Highlights: Can you tell me how you first got involved in the trip? Dan Moroaica: The trip itself is put an organization called Worldstrides and I've worked with them for...

Noah’s approach to late night proves successful

Highlights • October 12, 2015

Nirav Desai, staff writer Trevor Noah’s succession of Jon Stewart atop the beloved throne of satirical news is a refreshing one, as the vibrant South African appears to be a much-needed source of joy...

Normans get political

Highlights • November 18, 2014

Eleanor Bogart-Stuart staff writer Amanda Christovich staff writer On Nov. 4, many eligible voters of Beverly Hills and beyond will sport their patriotic “I Voted!” stickers after participating in...

Upcoming election brings attention to lack of student participation in politics

Highlights • November 4, 2014

Amanda Christovich, staff writer Eleanor Bogart-Stuart, staff writer Today, Nov. 4, many eligible voters of Beverly Hills and beyond will sport their patriotic “I Voted!” stickers after participating...