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The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

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The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

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Meet Ms. Marraffino

Catelin Lipham, Video Editor October 6, 2016
Meet the new ceramics and film teacher!
DEFENSE: On Friday September 23, the Bucs defeated Admiral Farragut 10-0 thanks to a great defensive effort.

Buccaneer Football Strikes the Right Balance

Eli Siegman, Staff Writer October 6, 2016

The Buccaneer football team has started the year strong. Davis Koetter has run the offense with a steady hand, protected by a stout offensive line anchored by Nick Petit-Frere. The Bucs have also capitalized...

BEIGNETS AND COFFEE: Try Cafe au Lait with the beignets at Cafe du Monde — thats a delicious pair!

Beignets for Days (Four Days to be Exact)

Emma Edmund, Web Editor October 5, 2016
Spend this year’s long weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana.
What Berkeley Building Should You be in Right Now?

What Berkeley Building Should You be in Right Now?

Emma Edmund, Web Editor October 4, 2016

Should you be studying in the Jean Ann Cone library right now? Munching on a delicious snack in the Berkeley Cafe? Painting a beautiful watercolor in the new Gries Center for the Arts and Sciences? Take...

Meet Mrs. Dietsch

Catelin Lipham, Video Editor September 30, 2016
Meet one of Berkeley's new teachers.

Oh! Say, Can You See Sarah Munger at the Olympics?

Anjali Shah, Section Editor September 28, 2016
An in-depth look at the Rio Olympics from the perspective of sophomore Sarah Munger.
LONDON BRIDGE (OR NOT): The Tower Bridge shines bright with new blue paint, but isnt the London Bridge, which is surprisingly less eye-catching than this one.

Summer School — But Not in the Way You’d Expect

Emma Edmund, Web Editor September 27, 2016
Six female Berkeley students study abroad in England for a month.
TWO DIFFERENT SHOWS: Carra says she enjoyed working with the casts of Recovery Road and Mixology. Each cast had a different feel: Recovery Road was more serious as actors became immersed with their characters stories, and Mixology was filled with comedians that made her laugh. She says she enjoyed her experiences in different ways.

Alexis Carra Accepts Her Failures: And So Should You

Isabella Schlact, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2016

This month, Alexis Carra ‘99 spoke with Berkeley’s Upper Division, sharing her personal experiences during her student and professional careers. Carra was Student Forum Vice President her senior...

FIGHT TO THE DEATH: We see here a lethal fighting force dubbed the “Suicide Squad.” This group of criminals are assigned to a mission which will almost certainly kill them, but do so in exchange for a reduced sentence in prison. This suicide squad is certainly a force to be reckoned with, and will go far to accomplish their task. Source: Official Site of the Suicide Squad Movie

Suicide Squad Faces Its Own Death

Richard Shao, Staff Writer September 22, 2016
Suicide Squad, one of the most hyped movies of the year, fails to meet high expectations.
WILL THEY FIND WILL? In the dead of the night, Wills best friends (from left) Lucas, Mike and Justin scavenge the forest for their missing friend, but are only able to locate his deserted bike; thus furthering the sense of hopelessness in this seemingly impossible mission.

A Journey Upside Down Into Stranger Things

Austin Cahn, Staff Writer September 22, 2016
Take a glimpse into Netflix’s latest sci-fi thriller.
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Need a Club to Join? Look No Further.

Arjun Gandhi, Photography Editor September 21, 2016
Berkeley's annual club fair boasts endless options for the prospective student clubbie.
A CLASS OF ITS OWN: This class of young visionaries aims to leave its own mark on hip hop history.

All Summer Sixteen

Kevin Kim, Social Media Editor September 19, 2016
This year's summer music in review.
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