Tag: October 2024
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Hurricane Helene is a Sign of Changing Times by John Dean ’26
On Monday, September 23rd, a series of scattered thunderstorms merged together over the northwestern Caribbean sea. Over the next few days, they would develop into Hurricane Helene: a devastating category 4 storm that tore through the southeastern U.S., killing hundreds, washing away towns, and causing an estimated $160 billion in damage. Two days before it…
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A Spooky Tradition Has Returned! by Joseph Mendoza ’25
The spookiest month of the year is here, and McDonald’s Boo Buckets are back again for Halloween! The Boo Buckets, which serve as trick-or-treating buckets, are part of the iconic Happy Meals, and return this October in 4 monster designs, with themed sticker sets. They will be available in all locations nationwide beginning October 15th,…
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Spot the Difference: Leopard vs. Cheetah Print in Fashion by Kailey Serrao ’25
Ever found yourself staring at a piece of clothing that has animal print, wondering if they’re leopard or cheetah print? Well you’re not alone! With leopard and cheetah print popping up on everything from jeans and shirts to school supplies (like my own pink leopard print binder) it’s easy to get them confused. Let’s dive…
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New Column Opening – Ask BQ Broadside!
Here at BQ Broadside we have decided to start an advice column, and I am very excited to be the writer for this section! I have decided to stay anonymous for the time being, or at least as anonymous as I can until I inevitably accidentally reveal myself, so I will be writing under an…
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B.Q. Greenside Column by Molly Castle ’25, Botany Club and Green Team
This month’s sustainability initiative can be found within our very own school cafeteria. The BHSEC Green Team has created a new table for food waste, where unwanted lunch items can be left for other students to eat. After noticing the quantity of food wasted in the cafeteria each day, the Green Team decided to create…
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Short ‘N Sweet Gets Sweeter by Lily Seibert ’28
On September 30, 2024, the pop star Sabrina Carpenter performed her new tour at Barclays Center in New York. Her new album, Short ‘N Sweet, which came out a month earlier, has risen to number 1 on the Billboard top 200 list, making it Carpenter’s most successful album yet. The 25-year-old icon has been in…
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Broadsiders by Lazarus Castillo Lopex ’26
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Scary Maze by Steve Gonzalez ’26
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A Note From the Editors, October Issue
Hello BHSEC students and faculty! This year is a big one for news: between the impending election, continued conflict overseas and a mayoral scandal, there is a lot for us to read about. Our hope for the BQ Broadside’s 2024-2025 run is to bring readers some insight into the inner workings of Bard and the…