BQ Broadside

Author: Writing Staff

  • “Drive On, UAW, Drive On” by Max Negbaur ’24

    The United Auto Workers, the labor union that represents car assembly workers for Ford,  General Motors, and Stellantis, ended its strike barely a week ago, having finally reached a tentative agreement with General Motors  on October 30. In the process, the UAW got something unions almost never get: exactly what it asked for. At the…

  • “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…

  • “‘If I Go Missing’ Binder, Is It Worth It?” by Maggie Chen ’24

    With the rising popularity of true crime, many people have turned to “If I Go Missing” binders for some peace of mind. The idea was popularized by true-crime podcast “Crime Junkie” hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat back in 2018. A recent TikTok trend brought the “If I Go Missing” binders back into the…

  • “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…

  • “PSAL Winter Sports” by Beatrix Worthington ’25

    The winter sports season has just begun, and for those not currently trying out or on a team, Bard offers the following sports: Girls and boys varsity basketball, girls and boys varsity table tennis, and Co-ed wrestling. The Bard sports teams are shared with the two other schools in our building complex: the Academy of…

  • “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…

  • “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…

  • “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…

  • “Jude Bellingham’s Stardom Rise at Real Madrid C.F” by Joseph Mendoza ’25

    Since signing for the 14-time European Champions League winners from Borussia Dortmund for a fixed fee of €103.00m, potentially rising to €133.9m with add-ons included, soccer fans knew that 20-year-old Jude Bellingham was the real deal. Having already won Bundesliga Player of the Year last season and conquered the DFB-Pokal two seasons ago while at…

  • “The Impact of Taylor Swift” by Maisie Morrison ’25

    Everybody has heard of Taylor Swift. The Eras Tour, her many albums, relationship status, and clever easter eggs have been plastered all over the news. Taylor Swift is the music industry right now. But just how influential is she? How big of an impact has she made, both socially and economically? Turns out, a huge…