BQ Broadside

Author: Writing Staff

  • How Much Does Eric Adams Get Done? by Ronae Watson ’25

     Eric Adams has been serving as New York City’s 110th mayor since 2022 after spending more than 20 years with the New York City Police Department and retiring as captain. Eric Adams served as Brooklyn Borough President from 2014-2021 and was a New York Senator from 2007-2013. Eric Adams claims that since he is a…

  • Winter Wonderland in NYC by Melanie Gomez ’26

    During December, New York City turns into a winter wonderland because there is so much to do and see. Many tourists come from all over the world to experience this because it is truly fascinating.​​ The most viral thing to see in the city is The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in Times Square. The tree…

  • How to Take the Stress Out of Mental Health Day by Amelia Sammons ’24 and Emilia Sawicka ’25

    Mental Health Day is a BHSECQ tradition where students are given the opportunity to relax and enjoy a day off without the stress of falling behind. Though this day is beneficial for students, it causes additional stress and work for the faculty and admin – prompting debates over the day’s efficacy. MHD will still take…

  • “The Story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard” by Ronae Watson ’25

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard is set to be released on December 28th, 2023 after only serving 85 percent of her 10-year sentence. Gypsy Rose Blanchard was initially convicted in June of 2015 alongside her online boyfriend Nick Godejohn of murdering Claudine Blanchard. The 2015 murder of Claudine, or “Dee Dee,” captured headlines and led to the…

  • “Trick or Tribute” by Arianna Lamela ’26

    From publicity stunts to Heidi Klum’s infamous peculiar costumes, here are the best 2023 Halloween costumes from celebrities. Starting with a costume that sparked controversy all around, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly dressed as characters from Quentin Tarantino’s iconic film Kill Bill. The reasoning behind the controversy lies not in the characters themselves, but…

  • “Lewiston Maine Shooting” by Molly Castle ’25

    It is difficult to determine exactly how many mass shootings there have been in 2023 so far. Different sources have different standards for what exactly qualifies as a mass shooting, but the general consensus is that there have been over 500 in the 300 days since the year began. One of the most deadly so…

  • “Ohio Issue 1 Abortion Rights… What Comes Next?” by Julia Robinson ’26

    Abortion rights supporters celebrate their biggest victory since June of 2022, when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade, a moment in history that set the stage for states to decide whether or not an individual has the right to reproductive decisions- such as abortion. Now, in the month of November, Ohio stands as…

  • “Republican National Debate” by Maisie Morrison ’25

    The second Republican debate was held a couple of weeks ago, on Wednesday, November 8th. The qualified candidates included former Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie, Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis, former Governor of South Carolina and former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, and South Carolina senator Tim Scott. President Trump met the…

  • “2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Revealed!” by Joseph Mendoza ’25

    Move over, spooky Halloween decorations! It is time we embody the bright Christmas lights, as the 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has been revealed. This time, the iconic tree is coming from Vestal, New York. The tree, sandwiched between two residences near Binghamton University’s Vestal campus, is about 80-85 years old, 80 feet tall, 43…

  • “New and Improved Mental Health Days” by Emilia Sawicka ’25

    In recent years, the issue of mental health has grown more important throughout schools and among students. Multiple surveys have shown a major increase in symptoms such as depression, insomnia, and anxiety after the pandemic compared to before. With this, it is crucial to keep in mind the importance of taking a step back to…