BQ Broadside

Author: Writing Staff

  • Student Arrests over Pro-Palestine Demonstrations by Molly Castle ’25

    If you have opened the New York Times app in the last month, or turned on the news, chances are you’ve seen something about the pro-Palestine protests taking over campuses across the country. What started as a sit-in on a green of Columbia’s campus spread quickly across the country, with some protests and encampments even…

  • The Clock is Ticking for TikTok by John Dean ’26

    Over the past few years, TikTok has become one of the most well-known and widely used social media apps. After rebranding from musical.ly in 2018, its popularity skyrocketed, growing exponentially during the pandemic. Everyone was stuck inside, with nothing better to do than spend hours scrolling. Its rise forever changed the internet, bringing with it…

  • The Vibrant World of Music by Emilia Sawicka ’25

    In a world where music creates unforgettable experiences, music festivals stand as vibrant showcases of artistic diversity and celebration. The music that pulsates through the ground and courses through our veins makes us feel alive. It lets our bodies be in the music and feel the devotion of those who created the song. Music brings…

  • Met Gala 2024 by Melanie Gomez ’26

    The 2024 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has finally arrived. This year’s exhibit is “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” based on J.G Ballard’s 1962 short story about a magical garden where the flowers have the power to turn back time. It was encouraged that guests consider outfits that represent clothing too old to…

  • 2024 NBA Playoffs Continue To Not Disappoint by Joseph Mendoza ’25

    The NBA playoffs’ conference finals roll on. The No. 1 seed from the East, the Boston Celtics, have secured an Eastern Conference finals berth for the sixth time in the last eight years and three in a row, after eliminating the No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers in five games. The Celtics have advanced, and now…

  • Francis Scott Key Bridge and What It Reveals About US Infrastructure by Molly Castle ’25 

    The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, seemed sudden and unbelievable. What is astonishing, however, is that experts have been warning for years that the bridge was not structurally sound and likely to collapse from a direct collision with a ship.  As early as 1980, engineers warned that…

  • Bird Migration in NYC by John Dean ’26

    New York City is famous for its busy streets, towering skyscrapers, and delicious food, rendering it one of the most iconic cities in the world. But there is one thing it’s not famous for —  natural beauty. Except for the occasional rat or pigeon, New York has grown a reputation as a concrete jungle that…

  • Activities When New York Is In Full Bloom by Emilia Sawicka ’25

    New York’s spring essence has begun to sneak in through the cherry blossom trees and flowers blooming through the cracks in the streets. Thousands of college students and adults return or visit for spring break to experience the long-awaited burst of energy. As the weather becomes warmer it not only melts the ice but thaws…

  • Zero Bars: Why is School Technology (Consistently) Bad? by Mae O’Reilly ’26

    I think that we’ve all experienced the notorious and infamous wifi issues in New York public schools, issues that seem to be a problem not just in New York, but across the U.S. This problem feels especially prevalent this year with the wifi being out for weeks on end at our school, leading to many…

  • Tumblr Girls by Arianna Lamela ’26

    As the glass of “history always repeats itself” tips over, and spreads into culture; from Tumblr blogs, the 90s-inspired soft grunge, and the romanticization of daily life through overly saturated photographs; the year 2014 is making a return. Similar to a past article “What are you wearing?” I discussed the heavy influence of fashion trends…