Running With Scissors: Burroughs' disturbingly hilarious memoir brings laughs and chills.

Enter the world of Running with Scissors, where Valium is consumed like candy, Christmas trees are displayed year-round, and destructive behaviors are not questioned. The book chronicles Augusten Burr

Stop The Myths About Pimples: For ages teens have made up myths about pimples, but are they all true?

For decades, numerous teens have wondered why they break out, and what they can do to prevent breakouts. A small survey by Beckman students showed that 25 of 30 students believe that greasy foods and

Mouse Trap : The computer mouse shortage crisis poses problems for Beckman's newspaper.

Beckman High school is extremely fortunate to have computer labs on campus. Beckman Patriots are allowed access to the internet and other useful features that computers allow so they can excel in thei

What's On Your iPod?: Senior Taylour Wall shares her love of music through her vice presidency of Rock Notes.

Taylour Wall has cultivated a love for music over the years, leading her to both Beckman’s choir and Music Review Club, Rock Notes. She explained, “Since being in choir [at BHS], I’ve been introduced

Senior Spotlight: Rhonda Kalaji: At the advent of college life, the curtains are beginning to open on Kalaji’s life.

The life of Rhonda Kalaji is one big play. This play focuses on plans for attending Chapman University, striving for her dream job, Kalaji’s high school experience, and words of wisdom to the undercla

Video Game Violence: Do video games have too much violence?

The video games in the world are advancing rapidly. These new and improved games seem to contain more violence than games in previous years. A large number of people believe that the violence in these

Mario Kart Wii!: A preview of the brand new mario kart game coming out April 27.

Mario Kart Wii is a perfect new installment of one of the most enjoyable racing and multiplayer games of all time. The memorable races of Mario Kart 64 were part of the first time the series went int

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The Artist’s Contribution: Austin Barnes: A poem about Strut.

This poem is about modeling. Specifically, it is about a girl, perhaps a young girl, who dreams of becoming a successful model - a “super” model, if you will. It connects to Strut, an event that promo

Prom Night Delivers Thrills: The Thriller about a murdering psychopath attacking a high school girl just came into theaters.

Prom Night delivers typical thrills one would expect from such a flick. It appeals greatly to the high school audience because it’s all about prom, and we have ours coming up here at Beckman. The film