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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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Environmental Club Secretly Not Recycling

Meghna Bukkapatnam, Staff Writer March 26, 2021

Whether it’s from Instagram, convo announcements or school-wide emails, everyone on campus has heard of Berkeley’s Environmental Club. By this point, we all know about the good deeds they are doing...

Caught “Smelly” Handed

Aryana Makati, Staff Writer March 26, 2021

Most have smelt it: the rotten, spoiled yogurt smell of Berkeley’s new disinfecting wipes. The stench is left lingering on student’s pruny hands and soaked tables, waiting for a chance to pounce on...

INFLATED FIT: Tate Allen ’21 shows off his COVID-safe Prom outfit on the Hellenic Quad, the stage for the Senior’s last and only Prom. Photo Credit: Samir Saeed ’21

A New Addition to the Prom Dress Code

Sofia Pena, Staff Writer March 26, 2021

After being at school safe and together for seven months, Berkeley has decided to move forward with one of high school’s most special events: prom. Of course, it will look a little different this...

DECEITFUL DIVAS: Though The Fanfare only knows about the autotune devices implemented this year, there’s still an ongoing investigation into how long the Divas have been misleading the Berkeley community.

The Secret Harmony of the Mello Divas

Ava Siegelbaum, Staff Writer March 26, 2021

Shocking news! The Mello Divas, Berkeley Preparatory’s premier Acapella Group, have been perfecting auto-tune for years. Finally, they have found a way to hide their evidence. Their red printed masks...

WATSON UNDER SCRUTINY: While paparazzi plague President Watson following bombshell accusations, President-Elect Grapsas and the Tampa Prep Terrapin weigh in.

WATSON IMPEACHMENT SHAKES UPPER DIVISION

Shrisha Saravana, Staff Writer March 26, 2021

Penelope Grapsas ’22 and Klaas van de Groep ’22 have just been elected future President and Vice President of Berkeley’s Upper Division. Their first order of business? To address the scandal...

Hayes Regrets New Tattoo

Emily Patrick, Staff Writer March 26, 2021

For those not in the know, beloved English teacher Daniel Hayes recently got a new tattoo on his arm. This three-quarter sleeve tattoo depicts a myriad of inspiring quotes, images and colors. However,...

The Wimbledon Fiasco

Mia Steele, Staff Writer March 26, 2021

Kaitlyn Mang ’23 faced Meghna Bukkapatnam ’23 in the tennis match of a lifetime this past weekend as the Berkeley tennis team traveled to England to partake in a tournament. Both Mang and Bukkapatnam...

SENIOR SEASON: Seniors starring in The Tempest were each honored with a banner, which is also given each year to seniors on sports teams. Photo by Rachel Mintz ’21

Berkeley Breaks into the Film Industry

Rachel Mintz, Section Editor February 11, 2021

In the middle of a pandemic, theater lives on at Berkeley Prep because of The Tempest. Instead of a play, students adapted by taking part in a production similar to what one might think Hollywood would...

ROUGH TIMES: Despite being incredibly talented at Chess, the stress that results from it leads Beth to abuse sedatives and alcohol, displaying a very realistic portrayal of addition. (Photo by Phil Bray/Netflix, no changes made)

‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Review

Emma Reilly, Section Editor February 9, 2021

While searching through Netflix one day in mid-October, I scrolled to their “Trending Now” section. It was here that I saw the icon for Scott Frank’s The Queen’s Gambit decorated with a little...

Thanksgiving Then & Now

Caroline Wehrell, Staff Writer February 9, 2021

Whether you enjoy Thanksgiving or not, everyone has their favorite Thanksgiving foods. I know I do, but have you ever wondered what the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags chose to dine on for the first Thanksgiving?...

GODDESS OF SORCERY: Just reading the description of Madeline Miller’s Circe, a reader would never realize the magic and wonder the book encompasses, such as potions, transfiguration, and murder. (Cover art from Amazon)

Review: Circe by Madeline Miller

Reagan Brown, Staff Writer February 9, 2021

Madeline Miller’s second novel Circe, released in 2018, has members of the book community talking about its modern twist on a classic myth. Miller’s first novel, The Song of Achilles, which was...

Dr. Michelle Barrett: From A(.P. Psych) to Z(en)!

Alaina Babb, Staff Writer February 9, 2021

Barrett is a new Psychology teacher at Berkeley. She, her husband and two kids recently relocated to Florida. Prior to her move, Barrett had a private practice and was a college professor. She is a...

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