By Madison Rossi Assistant Features Editor Many people are aware that hockey can be an aggressive sport; but not many know how bad it can get when girls are playing. It begins with seemingly harmless teasing. But taunting leads to pushing, and things heat up. They may be rumored and stereotyped in different ways,...
By Maggie DelVecchio Graphics Editor The tug-of-war between men and women has been around for ages. Is one sex really stronger than the other? Is one naturally more intelligent? There are well known differences between genders, but once scientists took a deeper look, they found that some physiological differences might give one...
By Rachael Rowley Staff Writer After a six mile run in 80 degree weather and a 20 minute ab condition, eight students take a couple of minutes to stretch. They have just completed the warm-up to their three hour practice, and it’s time to dive in. Barrington’s girl varsity divers sophomore Tiffany...
Morgan Nguyen Staff Writer A breath on the frosted window pane reveals the joy inside the busy house. The glow of candles reflects off maroon walls, as the room suddenly booms with laughter. Uncle just told another one of his corny jokes, oblivious to the fact those girls’ senses of humor change from...
By Courtney Wilt Staff Writer The chalkboard was first incorporated into educational facilities in 1801, and with this addition came a revolutionized teaching environment. Now a new upgrade has taken place; in 200 years, we’ve gone from scraping chalk on slate to swiping giant projected touch screens. That’s right—I’m talking about the Smart Board,...
By Megan Santoro Assistant Editor-in-Chief For most seventeen year-old high school students, becoming a rapper may seem to be an impossible dream. Sure they may have the passion for it but they must also get signed by a record label, write and mix songs, and be able to record. For senior John Schneider, this dream...
By Samantha Lee Design Editor A lunch box can either be a student’s pride or fall. Junior Caroline Burns is one that takes complete pride in the contents her lunch box holds. “The variations and colors incorporated into my lunch are usually quite appealing. Grilled...
By Rachael Rowley Staff Writer All around the country, college freshmen have started their year. For many, the transition from high school to college is new, fun, and exciting, but also a shock. In a study done by the Chicago Tribune, public high school graduates’ GPA’s are dropping significantly once they become college...
By Megan Wadin and Samana Walji News Editor and Managing Editor Learning math is hard enough, but imagine teaching it. This task is exactly what several seniors this year set out to do as a part of the Math Department’s teaching assistant program. A teacher’s assistant acts as a student, a teacher, and a private...
By Mehgan Keeley Sports Editor Inspiration comes in many forms. For Elvis Presley, it was the gospel music of his religion that inspired him to express himself and present the world with an entirely new generation of music, even if it meant being critiqued as a rebel. Everyone defines success differently. For some, a “good...
By Christina Oehler Staff Writer With approximately 3,000 students, BHS does not lack in creative talent. Junior Stephanie Walterman is one of many students involved in the arts. Walterman takes a very proactive role in exploring her passions. An Orchesis member and actress, Walterman says photography is her biggest interest. “Photography is basically...
By Ashley Gierlach Online Editor “Save the date, and we’ll save you a seat”. The BHS Fine Arts Boosters invite all students to an evening of great food and good company. Join them, February 10 at The Onion Pub to raise money for new auditorium seats. The current 617 seats are over 60...
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