Tag: October 2024
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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…
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Another Subway Series? by Aiden Moreno ’25
This season is one for the books. For the first time in 24 years, the New York Mets may face off against the Yankees in the World Series. The last time the Yankees and Mets faced off in a World Series was back in 2000, when the Yankees, led by Derek Jeter, defeated the Mets…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…