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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

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice proves an entertaining but crowded sequel

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice proves an entertaining but crowded sequel

Jordan Hart and Julian Torres October 24, 2024

Tim Burton's most recent film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is a sequel to his much beloved 1988 classic, so it has some big shoes to fill.  The sequel contains many highlights, but does not quite recapture...

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...

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...

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...

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The Color Purple offers a lively take on a well-loved classic

Talor Cowell January 24, 2024

In The Color Purple, a woman faces many challenges and hardships in her life, but finds strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. Director Blitz Bazawule's new take on the classic film...

Hampton Pirates cheerleaders hype the crowd before the game begins.

Learning from the pros at Armstrong Stadium

Denise Penn, Editor January 5, 2024

As we entered Armstrong Stadium, the home of the Hampton Pirates, we were met with a sense of anticipation and excitement. Hampton was about to face off against a ranked opponent, Delaware, on the football...

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