BHS students face hurdles within U.S. medical system

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The closer teens get to adulthood, the closer they get to adult responsibilities like insurance, rent, and navigating the healthcare system. American teenagers face this dilemma uniquely, as America is one of few wealthy countries without universal insurance or health care, as well as one of the most expensive countries for pursuing higher education.

Bakers, mathematicians celebrate Pi Day

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Pi Day, celebrated on March 14, is a celebration of pi, the constant that represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. The first three of the infinite digits of pi are 3.14, so March 14 was chosen for the annual celebration.

Linda Carr brings art and passion to BHS

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Linda Carr holds a multitude of roles at Berkeley High School — the Beginning Modern/Jazz Dance, Dance Production, and Advanced Dance teacher; choreographer for the play Urinetown; and leader for the visual and performing arts department at BHS.  Growing up in Marin County, Carr went to Redwood High School.

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Where do you feel most connected to the Black community?

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“I feel connected to the Black community here at Berkeley High because I take African dance,” said sophomore Corina Blanton, later explaining the connection she gains from the class by being surrounded by other Black youth, as well as the appreciation she feels from others in the class interested in the art of African

Casting Your Ballot

March 8, 2024

After Super Tuesday, just a few days ago, the ‘I voted’ stickers are starting to make their appearances in the Berkeley High hallways. For this week's episode, we interviewed seniors about their thoughts on voting.

Thank you for listening to this episode of the Buzz! This episode was produced and narrated by Zazie Duchene and edited by Julia Brimmer.



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BHS students face hurdles within U.S. medical system

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The closer teens get to adulthood, the closer they get to adult responsibilities like insurance, rent, and navigating the healthcare system. American teenagers face this dilemma uniquely, as America is one of few wealthy countries without universal insurance or health care, as well as one of the most expensive countries for pursuing higher education.

Peter Seibel demonstrates tau’s advantages over pi.

Bakers, mathematicians celebrate Pi Day

Features

Pi Day, celebrated on March 14, is a celebration of pi, the constant that represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. The first three of the infinite digits of pi are 3.14, so March 14 was chosen for the annual celebration.

Linda Carr gives her performers the thumbs up

Linda Carr brings art and passion to BHS

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Linda Carr holds a multitude of roles at Berkeley High School — the Beginning Modern/Jazz Dance, Dance Production, and Advanced Dance teacher; choreographer for the play Urinetown; and leader for the visual and performing arts department at BHS.  Growing up in Marin County, Carr went to Redwood High School.

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Opportunities for young artists in the Bay

For years, the Bay Area has been a place of artistic opportunity for many budding artists. Yet while it’s common enough to see adults on the local theater stage or sharing their work in galleries, it’s also important to offer these opportunities to young people.

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Athlete Profile - Tilda Koven

Tilda Koven, senior and co-captain of the Berkeley High School womens’ crew team, is not the first in their family to be a rower. “Most of my dad’s family has rowed or still rows,” they said.