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2026 RoundUp Staff.
RoundUp 2026 Award Winners
Published June 7, 2026
Side Gigs: Teachers Showcase Art at Staff Art Show
Side Gigs: Teachers Showcase Art at Staff Art Show
Published May 26, 2026
Proposed rendering of the new community auditorium, set to be finished in 2028. Photo courtesy of Barrington 220.
The RoundUp’s Guide to Upcoming Fine Arts Renovations
Published May 20, 2026
Senior Piper Novak ‘26 walks in the Hart Road Lot to get to her car. Photo illustration by Julia Bassali.
Student Parking Updates and Reminders
Published May 5, 2026
Roundup's 2026 Goodwill Award recipients.
The RoundUp’s 2026 Goodwill Awards
Published May 2, 2026
How Real is Senioritis?
How Real is Senioritis?
Published May 12, 2026
Pay Up: Is College Worth It?
Pay Up: Is College Worth It?
Published May 5, 2026
Illustration by Ava Lutsi, '26.
A Night to Remember?
Published April 30, 2026
Photo illustration courtesy of Lucciana Pazdan.
What’s Really in Your Food? The Hidden Truth Behind America’s Processed Diet
Published March 18, 2026
Photo courtesy of Joshua Peacock.
Bye Bye Baseball
Published March 12, 2026
Graphic Design teacher Joe Zimka sits at a hall monitor post, displaying his tattoos. Photo courtesy of Brenna Chomicz, '29.
Peers with Prints
Published May 28, 2026
Photo courtesy of Unsplash.
How Much Time Do You Spend on Your Screen?
Published May 27, 2026
The Band Retrospect
Published May 25, 2026
Committee Day Elections
Committee Day Elections
Published May 7, 2026
Actors Ariana Carow , Winnie Stutler, Tilly Harned are gathered around, cheering for Senior Mason Smith.
Gallery: “Puffs” Spring Play Performance
Published May 5, 2026
Emma Reno stands in her classroom, in front of posters she feels best represents her values and overall career. Photo by Finn White, '26.
From Student to Staff
Published December 15, 2025
Teacher Kati Fuchs stands for a photo in the school hallway. She graduated from ISU and is teaching English here at BHS. Photo by Kaitlyn Leonard, '26.
“Tell Me More” and Other Unexpected Words We Didn’t Know We Needed to Hear
Published December 1, 2025
Culinary arts teacher Martyna Siebold poses in the culinary lab where she teaches classes. She originally taught culinary skills to kindergarteners but now teaches high school students. Photo by Nicolas Venturi, '26.
From Crayons to Careers
Published November 19, 2025
Ms. Lara in the black box theater, a place where she teaches classes and manages rehearsals. In this space she explores all the possibilities the theater has to offer. Photo by Ashley Carfora, '26.
Curtains Up on Noemi Lara
Published November 5, 2025
The Multilingual Experience
The Multilingual Experience
Published March 11, 2025
Actors Ariana Carow , Winnie Stutler, Tilly Harned are gathered around, cheering for Senior Mason Smith.
Gallery: “Puffs” Spring Play Performance
Published May 5, 2026
Photo curtesy of themontclarion.org.
Somewhere on Cloud 9
Published April 27, 2026
Courtesy of Julia Bassali 27'
RoundUp Recs (Movie Edition)
Published February 24, 2026
Courtesy of Julia Bassali 27'
RoundUp Recs (Shows Edition)
Published February 10, 2026
RoundUp Recs (Books Edition)
RoundUp Recs (Books Edition)
Published January 27, 2026
Photo courtesy of RyAnn Brown '25.
High School Hits
Published April 10, 2025
Photo courtesy of Roxxem.
Music Madness
Published March 20, 2025
Una Carta de Amor a Puerto Rico
Una Carta de Amor a Puerto Rico
Published March 13, 2025
Photo courtesy of RyAnn Brown ‘25.
New Voices in Black Music
Published February 28, 2025
Photo courtesy of RyAnn Brown '25
Press Play
Published February 26, 2025
Photo curtesy of themontclarion.org.
Somewhere on Cloud 9
Published April 27, 2026
Courtesy of Julia Bassali 27'
RoundUp Recs (Movie Edition)
Published February 24, 2026
Courtesy of Julia Bassali 27'
RoundUp Recs (Shows Edition)
Published February 10, 2026
RoundUp Recs (Books Edition)
RoundUp Recs (Books Edition)
Published January 27, 2026
Photo courtesy of RyAnn Brown, ‘25.
RoundUp Recs (Products Edition)
Published January 20, 2026
Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com
Soaring and Serving Standards
Published February 26, 2026
Photo courtesy of Darsh Poovanna ‘27
Barrington Basketball: Heading Into the Playoffs
Published February 25, 2026
Offensive winger Brody Chavous faces the opposing teams and ready's his stick. The Broncos played the Hawks on January 31st and beat them 3-0. Courtesy of Ellio Emery 27'
Broncos Hockey: Season Closing Heater
Published February 8, 2026
The Rise of Underage Online Gambling
The Rise of Underage Online Gambling
Published January 30, 2026
Teacher and former UChicago softball player Kathleen Duffy was inducted into the UChicago Athletic Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony at the University Club of Chicago, on October 10, 2025. Photo by John Zich.
BHS Teacher Inducted into UChicago’s Athletics Hall of Fame
Published January 15, 2026
Senior Megan Holland poses on Kentucky’s women’s soccer field. Holland committed to Kentucky her junior year. Photo courtesy of Megan Holland ‘25.
Senior Commitment Sunday
Published November 17, 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 18, 2022
Photo illustration courtesy of Alice Teixeira '29.
Crossword Puzzle: Songs
Published May 25, 2026
Bronconnections #2
Bronconnections #2
Published May 25, 2026
Bronconnections #3
Bronconnections #3
Published May 25, 2026
Bronconnections #1
Bronconnections #1
Published May 22, 2026
Quiz: What Flower Are You?
Quiz: What Flower Are You?
Published May 15, 2026
Quiz: What Flower Are You?
Quiz: What Flower Are You?
Published May 15, 2026
Which Basketball player are you?
Which Basketball player are you?
Published January 26, 2026
Graphic by Rainey Roy, '26.
What’s Your Fall Treat?
Published November 19, 2025
Which problematic celebrity are you?
Which problematic celebrity are you?
Published September 22, 2025
Which spring are you?
Which spring are you?
Published April 23, 2025
Photo illustration courtesy of Alice Teixeira '29.
Crossword Puzzle: Songs
Published May 25, 2026
Baby Bronco: May 13, 2026
Baby Bronco: May 13, 2026
Published May 13, 2026
Baby Bronco: May 5, 2026
Baby Bronco: May 5, 2026
Published May 5, 2026
Baby Bronco: April 28, 2026
Baby Bronco: April 28, 2026
Published April 28, 2026
Bronconnections #2
Bronconnections #2
Published May 25, 2026
Bronconnections #3
Bronconnections #3
Published May 25, 2026
Bronconnections #1
Bronconnections #1
Published May 22, 2026
Graphic Design teacher Joe Zimka sits at a hall monitor post, displaying his tattoos. Photo courtesy of Brenna Chomicz, '29.
Peers with Prints
Published May 28, 2026
After losing the battle of the defeated the Krispy Kreamers get their first win
The Nick and Paul Talk: Episode 1 – The Barrington Summer League
Published May 28, 2026
Illustration courtesy of Alice Teixeira.
College Bound Episode 1: Sit-Down with Anshul Nadendla
Published May 28, 2026
Seniors Aanya Pareek, Saanvi Polavarpu, Emily Szarek, Jordan Silverberg, Kiki Tanking, Hailey Bartusek, and Nelly Shannon, pose for a group photo before heading off to dinner.
Prom Pictured
Published May 28, 2026
Photo courtesy of Unsplash.
How Much Time Do You Spend on Your Screen?
Published May 27, 2026
Volume 32, Issue 5: Good Grades or Good Morals?
Volume 32, Issue 5: Good Grades or Good Morals?
Published March 18, 2026
Volume 32, Issue 4: Greetings from U.S.A.
Volume 32, Issue 4: Greetings from U.S.A.
Published February 16, 2026
Volume 32, Issue 3: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle?
Volume 32, Issue 3: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle?
Published December 20, 2025
Volume 32, Issue 2: Overwhelmed?
Volume 32, Issue 2: Overwhelmed?
Published November 10, 2025
Volume 32, Issue 1: Is Reading Dead?
Volume 32, Issue 1: Is Reading Dead?
Published October 27, 2025
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E-Waste and the Cost of Modern Technology

James Whitaker, Guest Columnist
Published January 22, 2026

According to the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, “A record 62 million tonnes (Mt) of e-waste [electronic waste] was produced in 2022,” which equates to roughly seventeen pounds...

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