Jessica Peterson

“You just don’t say those kinds of things to girls.”

Different groups communicate uniquely, learning how much is too much is necessary

Freedom of Speech carries limitations because there are unofficial rules for social etiquette. Unfortunately, there’s never a definite line of what’s considered proper. Is it safe to let someone know they’ve got a...

Heroes

First impressions have lasting effects

“Heroes are the guys who wear costumes and have big muscles,” said Sophomore Jedidiah Wallace, “Villains are the guys with the darker costumes and bigger muscles.” The border between good and bad is a fine line. If...

Villains are heroes from their own perspective

Without villains creating mayhem, there would be no heroes to save the day. It’s a balancing act. The only complication is specifying what makes a hero and what makes a villain. People can be villains (Dr. Octopus...

Reach For The Sky

BHS Sophomore Shares Her Perspective About Her Journey Into Blindness

Imagine waking up every morning, but having it remain dark after opening for eyes. For Sophomore Michelle Lee, blindness isn’t a “what-if” question, it’s her reality. Lee’s life changed forever from the day she was...

Conquering the Inevitable

Freshman Tyler Pinor shares his perspective on living with cerebral palsy

Students swarm the hallways, always scrambling to the next block. It can be a challenge for anyone to maneuver in the chaotic mess. This is the reason why Freshman Tyler Pinor is dismissed from classes early - to...

I want to know. Can you show me?

Jessica Peterson asks the one question that doesn’t get asked enough: Why should people keep learning?

If you keep a goldfish in the dark room, what color will it eventually turn? Who blinks more often - a man or a woman? Can a porcupine really float in water? When a student sits day after day on stiff chair,...