The Student News Site of Alief Hastings High School

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The Student News Site of Alief Hastings High School

BearFactsMedia.com

The Student News Site of Alief Hastings High School

BearFactsMedia.com

Sophomore Ferron Rodriguez creates TikToks during down time in class.

Who wants to be famous?

By Naomi Akinlami, Staff Reporter February 24, 2022

   Walking through the halls, you might find students filming Tik-Toks to viral sounds and challenges, doing things such as hugging strangers or asking rather odd questions hoping for a viral-worthy...

The Euphoria Effect: Media impacts teen lives today

By Kam'ryn Anderson, Staff Reporter February 24, 2022

    Ever since this generation watched Barney sing about loving strangers and Barbie sing about her glamorizing lifestyle,  kids have always been influenced by the media and what we see. This goes on...

Why is it hard to confess?

Why is it hard to confess?

By Julissa Marcos, Co-Editor of Digital Media February 22, 2022

Confessing is something some teenagers aren’t really familiar with. We ended up living in a society in which confessing your feelings for someone is a joke. Some kids end up keeping their feelings and...

What it takes to be a cheerleader

What it takes to be a cheerleader

By Aniya Didley, Sports Editor February 12, 2022

Cheer isn’t a sport. Cheer isn’t fun. Cheer isn’t needed. Through the decades, cheerleading has been the bust of high school. “Dedication, confidence and commitment [are required] because when...

Image courtesy of Clinton Oreofe

Activism behind the screen

By Truc Nguyen, Digital Media Editor April 13, 2021
Scaling from a global pandemic to new presidential appointee, Oreofe narrows down more on what topics he hopes to discuss throughout his channel with guest speakers.
Senior Hayam Zaydon starts workout brand

Senior Hayam Zaydon starts workout brand

By Lily Tran, Opinion Editor April 8, 2021

Senior Hayam Zaydon launched “The Waisted Bar” in February. The brand’s first drop includes a workout resistance band in three colors. Zaydon is excited to share what she has been working on in 2020...

Photo courtesy of Cassim Tily.

Cassim Tily chosen as HNGC Teacher of the Year

By Catherine Calderon, Bear Facts Editor-in-chief April 8, 2021
“We are so close to getting through a pandemic-filled academic school year,” Tily said. “And we absolutely conquered that challenge! I hope students realize this."
Chivalry is not dead

Chivalry is not dead

By Catherine Calderon, Bear Facts Editor-in-chief February 8, 2021

Many couples meet February 14 with gifts and happiness every year but, with the current outbreak of COVID-19, many are left in a corner debating taking part in the exchange of treats and affections from...

Kimberly Ngo, the owner of Cubcha Co.

Kimberly Ngo launches her sticker shop Cubcha Co

February 8, 2021

Life as we know it was turned upside down last Spring, schools closed, all learning became virtual, cities went into lockdown, and many lost their jobs as businesses were forced to close due to the outbreak...

Students struggle with mental health amid pandemic

Students struggle with mental health amid pandemic

By Julissa Frausto, Features Editor February 5, 2021
According to a survey conducted by American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the number of students who rated their mental health 3 or lower tripled after the pandemic began.
Many voters are sharing their stickers they receive at the end of their polling session in order to encourage others to also go vote!

Round One: A conclusion is coming

By Truc Nguyen, Digital Media Editor November 3, 2020
The months leading up to the Nov. 3 election have looked, at times, like an outright battle between former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump.
Students stressed amid college application season

Students stressed amid college application season

By Julissa Frausto, Features Editor November 2, 2020

As a result of the coronavirus, many colleges have had to make changes to their admission process including the adoption of a test-optional policy. Although this has been a game-changer for many, the...

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