Category: Bard News
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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…
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Bard’s MUN Takes on Brussels by Amelia Sammons ’24
Most high schoolers in America have heard of Model United Nations and the majority of Bard students know that the school has its very own team, but what they may not know is that at 7:50 pm on March 13th, eight MUN students and Professor Woodsworth boarded a flight for Brussels. Bard’s MUN team was…
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Resurgence of SAT Requirements: Standardized Test Scores Make a Comeback in College Admissions! by Beatrix Worthington ’25
In the height of Covid and the years since, more than 1,800 universities in the United States have stopped requiring students to submit standardized test scores, such as the SAT and ACT when applying for college. Schools have implemented different testing policies, including test required, test-blind (where standardized test scores are eliminated from the school’s…
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Open Letter from the Abled-Disabled Alliance by Lana Kay Corbel ‘24, Jon Grauwiler, Sumaia Jewena ‘24, and Ellie Picker ‘24
Intro to the Abled-Disabled Alliance by Jon Grauwiler Dear BHSECQ Community, Disability rights and equity have increasingly become the human and civil rights issues of our day and one that students and faculty at BHSECQ should support. To that end, the Abled Disabled Alliance (ADA) was founded in September 2020 by BHSEC alums and brothers,…
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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…
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“Stop Putting the Ideas of Men First: The Roman Empire Trend” by Kailey Serrao ’25
You have probably seen the 4 words “My Roman Empire is..” all over your For You Page on TikTok. Social media users have taken this trend by storm, reminiscing on personal moments of their lives whether it be funny or downbeat. But how exactly did this trend begin? And why the Roman Empire? This trend…
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“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…
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“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…
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“Why Seminar?” by Molly Castle ’25 and Beatrix Worthington ’25
In many ways, the college courses at BHSEC are not terribly different from those at typical high schools. Sure, you may have a more flexible schedule, but chances are, your Year One math class will be eerily similar to the one in Sophomore Year, with standards and retakes and overall quiz structure. The same, however,…
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“From Backpacks to Briefcases” by Kailey Serrao ’25
Students often say that they work hard now for their “future”, as an excuse for the minimal sleep they get almost every day. Students put in all of this work because it’s supposed to help them go to a “good” college, but what exactly is the point? To go to a college where the admissions…