2012

Space Jumper Breaks Sound Barrier and Makes History

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By Jack Pertschuk

Plummeting down from the thin stratosphere that marks the edge our world, separating us from endless space beyond, Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner was breaking records. On October 14, 2012 — exactly 65 years after war hero Chuck Yaegar was the first man to break the sound barrier in an airplane — the world watched Baumgartner, aged 43, reach 833.9 mph and become the first man to break the sound barrier in free fall.

A Serial Story: 11/2/12

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By Noah Hardy

Update on Norman’s Journal: September 16–30

Get Ready Writers, NaNoWriMo Is Here!

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By Giulia Chiappetta

The month of November is full of festivities and excitement. Leaves turn golden and turkey is served. The air rings with holiday spirit. But along with all these special feelings, writers all over the world brace themselves for a long yet satisfying month.

Tutoring Organization RISE Meets the President

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By Louisa Mascuch

October 5 marked an exciting day for Adriana Betti, director of the Berkeley High School program Responsibility, Integrity, Strength, and Empowerment (RISE). RISE was formed to provide tutoring and counseling for struggling students. On that fateful October day, Betti received an invitation from the Cesar Chavez Foundation asking her native youth group, Cuauhtli Mitotiani Mexica, to perform a blessing at President Obama’s unveiling of the new Cesar Chavez national monument in Keene, California.

BHS to Send Students Abroad Next Summer

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By Sonya Karabel

This summer, students will have the opportunity to spend nine days in the life of a field ecologist on a Berkeley High School sponsored trip called the Costa Rica Sea Turtle Ecology Project. They will travel to Costa Rica, where they will stay at a nature reserve and study leatherback sea turtles.

Creative Growth Promotes Disabled Artists

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By Ava Moshenin

Creative Growth, a non–profit art studio, warms the heart with its mission statement alone: “a professional studio environment that serves adult artists with disabilities, providing space to develop their art, opportunities for gallery exhibitions, and a social atmosphere among peers.” The organization is woven so tightly with strong virtues, international recognition, and truly exceptional artists that it could be hung next to the other stunning tapestries at its own art center right here in Oakland.

Custodian James Boyd Reveals Ghostly Secrets in the C–Building

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By Erin Hoynes

“In the 1980’s, a Berkeley High School custodian worked in the community theater. They say he had a heart attack and died in there. They say he’s still in there.” This is just one of the spooky ghost stories that James Boyd has to tell.

On Campus Intervention Center Helps Students Stay on Track

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By Mindy Ng

When the name On Campus Intervention (OCI) comes up, many students often automatically associate it with trouble. However, contrary to popular belief, Berkeley High School’s OCI center isn’t solely a destination for troublemakers. It’s a resource center, a counseling service, and most importantly, a friendly and supportive environment.

Borz-lyfe: 11/2/12

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By Alborz Yazdi

If you’re a senior, you might have recently started filling out the Common Application. Under the demographics category, you’ve probably scrolled down to the race section and checked the respective box that represents you. If you’re an Iranian like me though, you might have been confused when you were instructed to check the “White, Including Middle Eastern” box.

VP Debate Is Engaging But Inconsequential

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By Nick Rio

The vice presidential debate was similar to a schoolyard fistfight or a game of “King of the Hill,” where two young boys fought to prove they were the bigger man. In all seriousness, however, the two (full–grown) male candidates desperately did have something to prove. Current vice president Joe Biden sought to regain ground lost by Barack Obama’s lackluster first debate performance and Republican nominee Paul Ryan took the chance to refuel Romney’s newfound forward momentum on the campaign trail.

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