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The Online Student Newspaper of Bethel High School, Hampton, VA 23666

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The Online Student Newspaper of Bethel High School, Hampton, VA 23666

Bear Facts News

The Online Student Newspaper of Bethel High School, Hampton, VA 23666

Bear Facts News

"Off & Away": students weigh in on Virginia's bell-to-bell cell phone ban

“Off & Away”: students weigh in on Virginia’s bell-to-bell cell phone ban

Maia Hart, JaMya Ribbon, and Julian Torres December 10, 2024

A new cell phone ban that goes into effect after winter break has stirred up a lot of mixed reactions from students. While some see the benefit of banning cell phones during instructional time, others...

Bethel High experiences decline in fighting

Bethel High experiences decline in fighting

Jaylene Portalatin, Caleb Hubbard, and Ayana Barlow October 24, 2024

A throng of students crowd the halls, and everyone is holding up their phones and cheering loudly. Expecting something exciting, you push forward like everyone else. However, the disturbance turns out...

Candidates Dominick Barham, Cameron Love, and Kamiah Tisdale pose for a photo.

Bethel hosts historic 1st senior class presidential debate

JaMya Ribbon and Kaela Jordan October 24, 2024

Seniors witnessed Bethel’s very first SCA presidential debate in the school's cafeteria on October 2nd. While most seniors had no expectations before the debate began, they left the cafeteria fired...

Clock in the C hallway at the change to 3rd block

Bethel High School rolls out new attendance policy to curb late arrivals

Kaeleigh Ames, Kenyla Gray, and Julian Torres October 2, 2024

Most students are already very familiar this year with waiting in line to enter Bethel due to new heightened security measures, but very few are aware that our attendance policies have also been updated....

Photo courtesy of BSTN in collaboration with Reebok.

Unfounded threats of violence disrupt classes at Bethel

JaMya Ribbon and River Almond September 20, 2024

Bethel classes were disrupted this past Wednesday as fake social media rumors fueled fears that the school was being targeted in a calculated scheme. As students crowded around the security desk, parents...

"Night on the Bayou" Homecoming theme sparks debate

“Night on the Bayou” Homecoming theme sparks debate

JaMya Ribbon, Qa'Dosha Mitchell, and Kaela Jordan September 18, 2024

Students at Bethel have mixed feelings about the “Night on the Bayou” Homecoming 2024 dance, which takes place in the main gym on September 21st from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Many are wondering what “Night...

Wet floor caution signs

Notice anything different? Overdue building renovations finally underway

Denise Penn and Michael Baranyai May 28, 2024

If you've walked around the building recently, you might have noticed some changes. Since spring break, Bethel has been undergoing some much needed renovations. The goal of these renovations is to improve...

Student sitting area beside the graphic novels in the library

Book bans are on the rise. Are your freedoms at risk?

Kamiyah Kirton, Staff Writer May 21, 2024

Efforts to censor books have intensified over the past year across the country, leading many different groups to speak out. So far, Bethel has not been part of the national conversation about book censorship,...

All images courtesy of Iverson Classic team.

Iverson Classic comes to Bethel this week

This week, our very own Bethel High School will be hosting the Iverson Classic, an annual showcase for the top 25 senior up and coming high school basketball players. In its 8th year, the Iverson...

Instagram page to promote petition to reopen ticket sales for the sold out dance.

Dance disaster: half of junior class to miss out on this year’s Ring Dance

Krystal Jones, Ashani Middleton March 29, 2024

The Ring Dance is one of the highlights for juniors at Bethel, and many students eagerly await this typically thrilling event. However, not everyone had the opportunity to purchase tickets this year....

No place to go

No place to go

Jenna Glendenning and Allison Monroe March 7, 2024

“Sometimes when I have to use the restroom, I have to wander around looking for one that is available,” Desirie Dearcy, a senior, shared. “Even if one is open, it is usually crowded and not accessible.”  In...

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