Vansh Chopra with his backpack. Photo by Stella O'Connor. Some students carry notebooks. Some students carry folders. Vansh Chopra carries hamsters and sidewalk chalk. At first glance, his black Lululemon backpack looks normal enough. Then you open it. The first thing you notice is that Vansh appears to be fully prepared for any dental emergency. Inside are both toothpaste and a toothbrush, because apparently oral hygiene waits for no one. Alongside those are hand sanitize

Left to right (BHS Team 1): Tara Saini, Dhruv Saini, James Huang, Arseni Dzeravianka and Andrew Fu. Standing in front of Congress in DC whilst an excavator tears down establishments, like the state of the country. Photo by Vadzim Dzeravianka. For the first time ever, the Bellevue High School Science Bowl team advanced to finals, obtaining a fully paid trip to Washington DC at the end of April. Each year, roughly 1500 high school teams around the United States compete in the

Photo by Aimee Starting high school can be tough, especially when you’re a freshman wandering the halls of Bellevue High wondering why the school website does not have digital maps. However, after a year of experience, freshmen now walk the halls with confidence. The class of 2029 has learned a lot, so let's hear about some of their experiences and their advice for the future freshmen who will soon follow in their footsteps. A challenge is presented on the very first day up

Student studying very hard (the light level is not suitable for the eyes). Image from Unsplash by Victor Sutty. Contrary to common belief, the month of May doesn’t only bring about spring’s full bloom and cherry blossoms. For many students at Bellevue, May means the nearing of AP exams and the subsequent month of studying and rigorous preparation. Known for being college-aligned classes, AP classes often challenge students more than honors classes, with their culminating tes

Volunteering at the Bellevue Farmers Market. It is a great opportunity to interact with others and be outside while giving back to the community.. Photo by Finley Most students at Bellevue high get their 40 hours of required community service out of the way and don’t think about it again. Many high school students volunteer to put it on their college application, but volunteering can give you experience outside of your daily routine. Volunteering brings a lot of value to stu