BQ Broadside

Tag: October 2024

  • The History of Halloween by Elias Frater ’26

    As we near the end of October, no one can help themselves but think about the upcoming holiday of Halloween. From stuffing your face full of candy until you barf, to wearing the most ridiculous costumes like a vending machine or a sumo wrestler, Halloween is by far one of the most celebrated and commercialized…

  • Spooky Activities and Events this Fall by Erika Yupa ’28

    Fall brings a wave of excitement with the crispy air, vibrant foliage, and an abundance of seasonal activities. That cozy feeling outside goes well with the joy of time spent with friends and family. This year in Bard High School Early college some fun activities coming up are the Annual Haunted House, Halloween parade in…

  • Kneecap: Directed by Rich Peppiatt Dramady/Musical – R – 1h 45m by Sally Mendelsohn ’25

    ‘Ireland’ is certainly not the first word someone thinks of when they hear rap. “Kneecap”, directed by Rich Peppiatt, and released this past August, follows an Irish rap group on their quest to save the Irish language from looming extinction. In the opening scene we meet Naoise and Liam Ó, two childhood best friends and…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • Watch out! The PSAT is near… are you ready? by Julia Robinson ’26

    Attention one, attention all! Attention all year-one Bard students! The National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) is upon us and you do NOT want to miss it! If you feel anxious- fear not. Come along with me and we will explore what the NMSQT is all about and what YOU can do to prepare.  What…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…