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Many exams will go digital or hybrid next May. Photo from the College Board website.
AP Exams go Digital
Published October 16, 2024
Photo curtsey of College Board.
What’s Popping with the PSAT?
Published October 14, 2024
Fall Mum Sale
Fall Mum Sale
Published October 4, 2024
BHS themed Homecoming poster
Homecoming Hype
Published September 26, 2024
An artistic exposition displays mannequins for the International Day against Domestic Violence. Photo courtesy of Mika Baumeister via Unsplash.
“Does it count if I said ‘Yes?'”
Published May 1, 2024
Photo of Autumn paper garland decor a door.
Fall-ing For Your Feed
Published October 28, 2024
Photo from Pexels
No One is Watching the Same TV Show Anymore. Is This the End of the World?
Published February 21, 2024
Photo by Rio Lecatompessy on Unsplash
Fast Fashion — Tearing at the Seams
Published December 15, 2023
Photo illustration by Stephanie Murarus, '24.
Merry Thanksgiving?
Published December 1, 2023
Girl rides an indoor bike while watching a bike race documentary. Photo illustration by Ava Lutsi, '27
An American just won a bike race. Here’s why you should care.
Published October 30, 2023
Photo by Gaby Rosales.
Running on Creativity
Published November 12, 2024
Math teachers Beth MacDuff (left) and Debbie LeComte (right) pose on the first day of their last school year together wearing matching shirts. Photo provided by Beth MacDuff.
A Match Made in Math
Published November 5, 2024
The RoundUp 2024 "Goodwill" Award
The RoundUp 2024 “Goodwill” Award
Published May 23, 2024
Joie Zaehler, '26, (left), poses with therapy dogs during a SOUL Buddies club meeting. Zaehler, a SOUL Buddies member, has worked with a variety of different therapy animals with the club. Photo provided by Joie Zaehler, '26.
Sharing of Unconditional Love
Published March 4, 2024
The hallway by the Fine Arts wing is empty of students. This academic hallway is closed during class periods. Photo by Alana Zink, ‘27
Hooray for Hall Posts?
Published February 29, 2024
Photo by Gaby Rosales.
Running on Creativity
Published November 12, 2024
Math teachers Beth MacDuff (left) and Debbie LeComte (right) pose on the first day of their last school year together wearing matching shirts. Photo provided by Beth MacDuff.
A Match Made in Math
Published November 5, 2024
The RoundUp 2024 "Goodwill" Award
The RoundUp 2024 “Goodwill” Award
Published May 23, 2024
The hallway by the Fine Arts wing is empty of students. This academic hallway is closed during class periods. Photo by Alana Zink, ‘27
Hooray for Hall Posts?
Published February 29, 2024
Fall experimental: Little Women
Fall experimental: Little Women
Published November 2, 2023
Photo by Gaby Rosales.
Running on Creativity
Published November 12, 2024
Joe Molloy speaks to a colleague in the English department. Molloy has transitioned back to the classroom where he teaches AP Seminar and junior English classes. Photo by Stephanie Murarous ‘24.
Molloy’s Many Mantles
Published October 16, 2023
Teaching dreams turn to reality
Published December 6, 2022
Special education teacher Tim Holman poses in his classroom.
Boxing into Barrington
Published November 9, 2022
Dancing towards her dreams
Dancing towards her dreams
Published February 2, 2022
Popcorn, anyone?
Popcorn, anyone?
Published November 10, 2024
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Published November 1, 2024
Boo-tiful Costumes for the Boyz
Boo-tiful Costumes for the Boyz
Published October 23, 2024
Horror or Horrible?
Horror or Horrible?
Published October 20, 2024
Photo provided by Katelyn Reyes
Enter Elevate
Published October 10, 2024
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Published November 1, 2024
Photo provided by Katelyn Reyes
Enter Elevate
Published October 10, 2024
Collection of different Grove Avenues artwork coming from grades K-5
Grove’s Treasure Trove
Published March 4, 2024
Fall experimental: Little Women
Fall experimental: Little Women
Published November 2, 2023
Popcorn, anyone?
Popcorn, anyone?
Published November 10, 2024
Boo-tiful Costumes for the Boyz
Boo-tiful Costumes for the Boyz
Published October 23, 2024
Senior Sunrise
Senior Sunrise
Published September 13, 2024
Fortnite game cover. Photo from Trusted Reviews.
Why did Fortnite Steal your Boyfriend?
Published November 27, 2023
Seniors Riya Sivaraman, Rowan Patel, Sahana Ramesh, Hiral Parikh, Zaina Shethwala, Aashna Shah, Aarna Elavenil, and Krisalyn Lee pose as soccer moms. This was day 1 of Filly Football where seniors were the counterparts to juniors bbq dads. Photo courtesy of Riya Sivaraman ‘24.
THROWback to Filly Football
Published October 8, 2023
1989 (Taylor's Version): Flop, or Bop?
1989 (Taylor’s Version): Flop, or Bop?
Published November 28, 2023
Photo sourced from Pexels, Snapwire
Trapp’s take on tunes: Reviewing 2021 albums
Published October 17, 2021
Top 10 hits that made 2020 better
Top 10 hits that made 2020 better
Published March 12, 2021
Review: Mirrorland album by EarthGang
Review: Mirrorland album by EarthGang
Published September 29, 2019
Horror or Horrible?
Horror or Horrible?
Published October 20, 2024
Photo from TV Insider.
Disconnected Families and Planetary Alignments
Published January 25, 2024
The Knowunity icon. The app is available free on the app store.
Get in the know with Knowunity
Published December 20, 2023
Photo from The Scottsman.
Babylon: Miss or must-see?
Published May 13, 2023
Photo from IMDb.
The Last of Us: Does it live up to the hype?
Published April 20, 2023
Caitlin’s Comeback
Caitlin’s Comeback
Published November 8, 2024
Senior Scout Storms commits to University of Tennessee for track and cross country. Storms announced her commitment on Oct. 7. Photo courtesy of Scout Storms ‘25.
Senior Commitment Sunday
Published November 3, 2024
(From left to right) Scout Storms, ‘25, Kaleigh Burns, ‘24, Abby Lewis, ‘26 and Mia Sirois, ‘27 sprint to the line before the start of their race. The four distance runners finished eleventh in the 4x1 mile relay. Photo courtesy of John Storms.
The Fastest Party on the Planet: BHS Girls Compete at New Balance Nationals Indoor
Published April 24, 2024
Hyping up the Bears before the game. Cool winters day in Chicago Illinois. Photo courtesy of U.S._Army_photo_by_Sgt._1st_Clas
Five Things the Chicago Bears Need To Do This Off-season
Published February 21, 2024
San Fransisco 49ers players run onto the field after a time-out. The 49ers were bested by the Kansas City Chiefs 20-31 during the 2020 Super Bowl. Photo courtesy of All-Pro Reels via Flickr
The Super Bowl as a Whole
Published February 10, 2024
Caitlin’s Comeback
Caitlin’s Comeback
Published November 8, 2024
Senior Scout Storms commits to University of Tennessee for track and cross country. Storms announced her commitment on Oct. 7. Photo courtesy of Scout Storms ‘25.
Senior Commitment Sunday
Published November 3, 2024
From Little League to D1 softball: Senior Ainsley Muno commits to Northwestern University for softball
From Little League to D1 softball: Senior Ainsley Muno commits to Northwestern University for softball
Published November 17, 2022
Which Bubbl’r Flavor are you?
Which Bubbl’r Flavor are you?
Published November 7, 2024
What Would You Wear?
What Would You Wear?
Published October 2, 2024
Which Crumbl Cookie Are You?
Which Crumbl Cookie Are You?
Published September 25, 2024
WHAT SCHOOL LUNCH DISH ARE YOU?
WHAT SCHOOL LUNCH DISH ARE YOU?
Published August 26, 2024
Photo courtesy of Junko Nakase via Unsplash
Quiz – Match the favorite song to the fit!
Published February 29, 2024
Volume 30, Issue 5: What's in Your Wallet?
Volume 30, Issue 5: What’s in Your Wallet?
Published April 17, 2024
Speak Your Mind: Volume 30, Issue 4
Speak Your Mind: Volume 30, Issue 4
Published February 25, 2024
Tolerate It: Volume 30, Issue 3
Tolerate It: Volume 30, Issue 3
Published December 14, 2023
One of These Is an Edible: Volume 30, Issue 2
One of These Is an Edible: Volume 30, Issue 2
Published October 17, 2023
This photo is fake: Volume 30, Issue 1
This photo is fake: Volume 30, Issue 1
Published September 30, 2023
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Running on Creativity

Gaby Rosales, Staff Writer
Published November 12, 2024

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Longtime cross country coach and newly appointed 3D art teacher Thomas Root opens up about his transition to teaching high school students....

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