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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

Boys volleyball hits the spotlight

Boys volleyball hits the spotlight

Xavier Tisdale, Kennedy Fox, and Denim Vincent October 3, 2024

Boys volleyball has been overlooked for many years at Bethel but that is about to change. With the season looking bright for the team, it's time for us to support our fellow Bruins on their road to the...

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....

Pumpkin carved by staffer Maia Hart.

Fall into Autumn with these festive local activities

Maia Hart, Chaniya Timbers September 26, 2024

Fall is here! What do you have planned? Where do you plan to go, and how do you think you’ll spend the festive season? Can't think of anything? Here are a few of our staff's suggestions on how to spend...

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,...

View of the Sandy Bottom pond and dock.

Sandy Bottom Nature Park: the outdoor getaway that has it all

Keira Morgan, Kaeleigh Ames, and JoJo LI April 9, 2024

The feeling of leaves crunching underfoot is what greets you once you fully step into Sandy Bottom Nature Park. The sun beats down relentlessly on your body as you decide which of the various trails...

One track mind: Bruins reveal the power of a winning mindset

One track mind: Bruins reveal the power of a winning mindset

Kaela Jordan, Xavier Tisdale, and Franklin Ihama April 1, 2024

This year, Bethel indoor track and field athletes prepared by setting goals and sticking to them. As a group and as individuals, they refused to allow themselves to get too into their own heads, which...

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....

The trade off during the team relay

BHS swim season ends with a splash

 As the sun glistened on the crystal-clear pool of water, anticipation rose through the crowd and competitors. Athletes’ muscles tensed with the readiness for the challenge ahead. In a matter of seconds,...

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