Nyxia Author Scott Reintgen Inspires Future Berkeley Writers

Kendyl Kirtley, Section Editor

April 12, 2019

Filed under Features, News

On February 11, a small, diverse group of Upper Division students and faculty gathered in the library classroom to meet the University of North Carolina graduate, English and creative writing teacher and accredited author Scott Reintgen, who masterminded The Nyxia Triad. Little did this group know, they wer...

Interview with the Headmasters of Berkeley and Tampa Prep

Tess Fuller

February 4, 2019

Filed under News, Showcase, Spring Sports

The headmasters and I stood on the track as rivaling JV boys soccer teams dribbled their way down the field. At 10:30 a.m., the stands behind us were filled with colorful team paraphernalia and excited cheers. I invited Joe Seivold of Berkeley Preparatory School and Kevin Plummer of Tampa Preparatory Sc...

Trips of a Lifetime

Emma Reilly

January 14, 2019

Filed under News, Showcase

Throughout the years, Berkeley has offered a variety of trips for its students. The diversity of these trips has and continues to allow every student the opportunity to travel, whether they’re interested in humanitarianism, different cultures or simply a fun experience. While it would seem difficult t...

Winter Concert 2018

Catherine Amburgey

January 7, 2019

Filed under News, School Productions, Showcase

On November 28, the Upper Division music program joined together for the Winter Concert in the Lykes Center for the Arts. The Symphonic Orchestra, which practices once a week and features members of the faculty, Upper Division and Middle Division, started off the night with beautiful holiday song...

Uncertainty, University and a Theatre Teacher

Tess Fuller, Co-Editor-in-Chief

January 7, 2019

Filed under A&E, School Productions, Showcase

“So now here I am, walking through the [winter] twilight, to [the Studio 120 Theatre at USF], followed, presumably, by my [comedic friend]. What am I feeling? Fear, certainly- the touch of fear one always feels for a teacher, an employer, for a [director].” - Michael Frayn, Copenhagen   ...

Review: Museum

Penelope Grapsas, Staff Writer

November 30, 2018

Filed under A&E, School Productions, Showcase

Similarly to other Berkeley productions, every seat in the house was occupied. However, this time, these seats were scattered along the stage and surrounded an elaborate art exhibit with white floors, pedestals and elaborate modern art. The seats embraced a new exciting world of the unique play: Museu...

The End of the Internet?

John Reilly, Staff Writer

November 29, 2018

Filed under News, Opinion, Showcase

On February 26th, 2015, the strongest laws of net neutrality were passed. That meant that most, if not all content on the internet was accessible to anyone. However, on December 14, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), chaired by Ajit Pai, voted to repeal net neutrality--meaning th...

Sounds of the Stadium: The Bands of Berkeley

Catherine Amburgey, Section Editor

November 29, 2018

Filed under A&E, News, Showcase

On November 9, the Bands of Berkeley joined together for a final fall performance in the Lykes Center for the Arts. It was entitled Sounds of the Stadium and included the Marching Buccaneers and the Pipe and Drum Corps (PDC). Megan Gorsky '20, Nicholas Hayden '19 and Griffin Markowitz '19 were this ye...

Plastic Straws: Convenience or Detriment to Ecosystem?

Ava Siegelbaum, Staff Writer

November 29, 2018

Filed under News, Opinion, Showcase

In Upper Division convocation, the Environmental Club talked about the importance of switching plastic straws and paper cups in the Berkeley Cafe to sustainable water bottles. The Environmental Club made and passed out a few water bottles featuring a picture of an endangered Florida crane. This campaign’...

ICYMI: The Berkeley Band’s Homecoming Performance

Mara Xiong, Section Editor

November 13, 2018

Filed under Fall Sports, Showcase

Getting to Know: Ms. Sarah McDaniels and Ms. Molly Stevenson

Ava Siegelbaum, Staff Writer

November 13, 2018

Filed under Features, Showcase, Uncategorized

Ms. Sarah McDaniels Ms. Sarah McDaniels has had sevens years of teaching different high school levels of Latin at schools across the country. She felt that the Berkeley community has “been welcoming so far.”  She said, “Students that I don't teach will often say hello when I pass them in the hall.” She mentioned how she loved the curriculu...

Humans of Berkeley: Marissa Streng

Shrisha Saravana, Staff Writer

November 11, 2018

Filed under Features, Hallway Chronicles, Showcase

Marissa Streng ’20 is a patented inventor with a trademarked product to her name. She helps run a business, teaches students about innovation and has spoken at a teacher training event hosted by the U.S. patent office. She has also been featured on Jimmy Fallon and Steve Harvey’s talk shows. What’s most sho...