Category: Bard News
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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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“Developments in the College Process” by Emilia Sawicka ’25
The college application process has drastically changed in a short period of time. With alterations in acts regarding the application, as well as differences in the process itself, many students need help navigating through it. Beginning with modifications in actions, in 2021, the FAFSA Simplification Act was passed to remove questions about Selective Service registration…
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“Bard, Still a Place to Think?” by Amelia Sammons ’24
“Did AI write this?” – this is a question many teachers are now asking themselves when presented with a student’s work. Although 75% of Bard Queens students claim they have never used ChatGPT, professors remain suspicious. Since the release of ChatGPT in November of 2022, teachers have been worried that their students will utilize AI…
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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…