After Notre Dame
Catherine Amburgey, Section Editor
May 14, 2019
On April 15, 2019, France and all of the world witnessed destruction to an iconic cultural landmark. Millions watched online as flames left Notre Dame severely damaged, while about four-hundred firefighters raced in rush hour traffic to save what was left. Notre Dame is 856 years old. It con...
Humans of Berkeley: Ms. Hardy
Shrisha Saravana, Staff Writer
May 13, 2019
Filed under Showcase
This academic year, Berkeley welcomed many new faculty members. Among them is the newest addition to the English department: Ann Marie Hardy. Hardy teaches English 10 and also serves as an academic dean. Along with her daughter, Luci Hardy ’21, she has been settling into the Berkeley community as well...
Nyxia Author Scott Reintgen Inspires Future Berkeley Writers
Kendyl Kirtley, Section Editor
April 12, 2019
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
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
January 14, 2019
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
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’...
February 4, 2019
The headmasters and I stood on the track as rivaling JV boys soccer teams dribbled their way down the...
Mara Xiong, Section Editor
November 13, 2018
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- Friday Night Lightning November 2, 2018
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