Tag: February 2026
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MINNEAPOLIS ICED OVER? by Lily Seibert and Holly Hook ’28
If you looked out your window within the last few weeks, you’d most likely have seen the brown slush of snow and ice from the storm slowly melting. In Minneapolis right now, if you look out your windows, you might see law enforcement brutality, people protesting, and even people getting shot, with most people only…
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TikTok’s New Ownership by Valentina Tang ’26
Do you watch tiktok? Have you recently noticed a shift in content? As of January 22, 2026, Oracle has taken ownership of the app TikTok. A company run by the U.S. has now led many to speculate the level of censorship that’s coming our way. Many individuals have since expressed concerns that there could be…
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Snowed In: How NYC’s Winter Storm Disrupted Student Life by Gabi Vimont ’27
On Tuesday morning, January 27, many BHSECQ students woke up to freezing temperatures, slippery sidewalks, and delayed trains due to the major New York City snowstorm that dropped 8-15 inches of snow across the five boroughs. While New Yorkers are used to cold winters, this storm felt particularly intense, mainly due to the unsafe conditions,…
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U.S. Involvement with Venezuela and Greenland by Elias Frater ’26
Within the past few months, much has changed regarding the international relations of the United States, especially within countries and territories like Venezuela and Greenland. The current Trump administration’s approach to these situations has stirred the opinions of many Americans and has sparked all sorts of questions and concerns regarding the future of these nations,…
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How a Bookshop is Becoming a Hub of Community Support by Holly Hook ’28
On a freezing cold Sunday afternoon in January, a line of warmly dressed New Yorkers stretched down Huron Street. The line started more than halfway down the block and ended at the door of Archestratus, a local bookstore specializing in vintage and new cookbooks. A few days earlier, Archestratus owner Paige Lipari had posted a…
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Nicki Minaj: Once a Critic, now a Supporter by Rassa Kia-Young ’27
As Nicki Minaj pointed out in her song “Black Barbies” in 2016, “Island girl, Donald Trump wants me go home,” however, in recent months, she’s started displaying some different sentiments, gaining attention for more than just her music. Despite some remarks in songs and interviews, looking back at her previous political commentary through the years,…
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Only the Young: Students and Teachers Speaking Up by Jack Li ’29
Within our society, younger generations are becoming more and more outspoken, especially in America’s current discourse. This month, I spoke with students and teachers about their opinions about the recent events in Minnesota and the actions of ICE(Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Many powerful feelings, opinions, and views were expressed about this topic. I spoke with…
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Erika Kirk To Go International for Grieving Tour, Amongst Other Changes by Lazarus Castillo-Lopez and Steve Gonzalez ’26
“ARE YOU READY TO GRIEVE?!” Erika Kirk then immediately followed this statement up with an assortment of acrobatic demonstrations, including cartwheels, back flips, front flips, and barrel rolls, all whilst suspended from wires. Amidst the success of her ‘Make Heaven Crowded’ tour, Erika is expanding her outreach to a global audience. Tours will now be…
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Melania’s Movie Draws Attention – But Not Crowds by Samantha Partridge ‘28
The highly anticipated documentary Melania, a film about the first lady Melania Trump’s life in the weeks leading up to the 2025 presidential inauguration, opened in theaters on January 30, 2026, to a mix of box office records and sparsely filled theaters. Directed by Brett Ratner and produced by Amazon MGM Studios, the film had…
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Welcome to the Golden Years! by Lily Seibert ’28
“Welcome to the Golden Years!” This is what immediately pops up when you access the White House Priorities website. This, evidently, is President Donald Trump’s characterization of his second term in office. But are these years really golden? Or are we living in the rusted, tarnished years of the United States of America where we…