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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

Gen Alpha has an obsession with staying young and trendy

Gen Alpha has an obsession with staying young and trendy

Maia Hart May 29, 2025

Gen Alpha seems obsessed with trying to stay young. Why? Gen Alpha includes youth who were born in the 2010s, so most are just about to enter high school, and yet, many are spending their allowances on...

Infinity Nikki: How Developers Ruined An Industry Changer

Infinity Nikki: How Developers Ruined An Industry Changer

Kaeleigh Ames May 27, 2025

For anyone who is interested in cute fashion-based games, Infinity Nikki might be a game you’re familiar with. For those not in the know, Infinity Nikki is a fairly new free-to-play action-adventure...

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Bethel students participate in “Speak Your Mind” Ice Bucket Challenge

JaMya Ribbon May 16, 2025

A person stands in front of a camera, either holding a bucket of ice or having someone else next to them hold it. They thank someone for nominating them for the “ice bucket challenge”, list some...

GEAR-UP Hosts College Night at Bethel to Empower Local Families

GEAR-UP Hosts College Night at Bethel to Empower Local Families

River Almond May 13, 2025

Bethel High School cultivated dreams for the future last month as families, educators, and students came together for the GEAR-UP’s "Next Stop: College” Family conference. This event offered many students...

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AP classes are worth the stress

Denim Vincent May 8, 2025

Many high school students enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) classes to challenge themselves academically and make their college applications stand out. But do these courses really deliver on their promises?...

Party in Paradise

Party in Paradise

Kaela Jordan April 28, 2025

Most junior classes started to empty out after first block on April 18th. Students began getting called down for dismissal or signing themselves out. What were they doing? It was time for the much-anticipated...

Sophomore Taylor Shelby taking off during her 200 meter race.

Bruins chase success at Peninsula District II Meet

Xavier Tisdale April 26, 2025

BHS track and field athletes showed up at the Peninsula District II meet at Gloucester on April 23rd. Our athletes experienced mixed results on the track, but were at the top of the pack in relay races...

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Open Letter: the Weight of Expectation

Ayana Barlow April 20, 2025

Dear school administration and staff, Every morning, students walk into school carrying more than just backpacks. They carry anxiety about grades, pressure to fit in, fear of failure, and sometimes...

Stop with the celebrity cameos. Enough is enough.

Stop with the celebrity cameos. Enough is enough.

Maia Hart April 16, 2025

Dear Hollywood (and any other lazy film studio), Please stop hiring underqualified celebrities to voice act in movies. No, scratch that. I implore you to stop hiring notable names in media where they...

Ms. Woodruff stands in front of Bethel High School, where she has served as an educator for many years.

From Worksheets to Wisdom: Woodruff earns Teacher of the Year after 22 years of service

River Almond April 3, 2025

After 22 years of inspiring students and making a lasting impact with Hampton City Schools, Heather Woodruff, a dedicated and passionate educator, has been honored with her first Teacher of the Year award. Woodruff...

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