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The Portfolio

An independent news publication produced by students at Bak Middle School of the Arts

The Portfolio

An independent news publication produced by students at Bak Middle School of the Arts

The Portfolio

On this digital career decision making app, students can go through a variety of lessons.
A new career education program is here, and here’s what students have to say
Jaya Ramanujan, Business Manager • May 3, 2024

As students in eighth grade history classes finished up their lessons, their teachers made an announcement: they were mandated to do an online...

Artsgiving: The Story Behind the Stage
Artsgiving: The Story Behind the Stage
Raeesa Uddin, Staff Writer • December 12, 2023
Tiffany McIntosh
Teacher Feature – May Edition
Cole Hoffman, Editor-in-Chief • May 3, 2024

Tiffany McIntosh, math teacher, has wanted to be a teacher since she knew how to think for herself. She grew up in a household where her mother...

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Vocal Students gather around to perform at Louisville, Kentucky.
Chorale Students Showcased Musical Talents on Kentucky Field Trip
Inika Sachan and Siarra Pierre Charles May 3, 2024
Students travel to Orlando for communications convention
Rotcelyn Caceres and Malina Asnani May 15, 2023
2D animation instructor Ashley Monastra helps a student with their project. “We're getting to see that sequence of images and what kind of personality they're putting into their animation,” Monastra said. Photo by Jaya Ramanujan
Visual Arts Department introduces 2D Animation Class
Jaya Ramanujan, News Editor • May 15, 2023
Bak’s production of footloose incorporates popular songs for everyone to sing along to and follows the heartwarming story of a young boy searching for his father. “My favorite part is how all of the cast must come together to put on an amazing show and seeing that happen through the process. Every person in this show is important to create a show with high stakes that captures the audience’s attention.” Said musical theater teacher, Ms. Caperna. Photo taken by Malina Asnani.
Theater show, ‘Footloose,’ takes the stage
Malina Asnani, Features Editor • May 15, 2023
The temporary “Mammoths: Ice Age Giants” exhibition at the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science displays a 10-foot-tall mammoth skeleton, as well as other interesting things regarding the creature. The woolly mammoths roamed Earth during the Ice Age until they became extinct due to climate change. Photo by Cassie Glomann
Bioscience company attempts to bring back woolly mammoth
Cassie Glomann, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • May 15, 2023

The woolly mammoth went extinct about 10,000 years ago; therefore, it has been difficult for scientists to research the species. Luckily for...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during an event to launch the new Tesla Model X Crossover SUV on Sept. 29, 2015, in Fremont, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/TNS)
Tesla sued over self-driving claims
Cole Hoffman, Arts and Academics Editor • May 15, 2023
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 Students wait as the 7:20 AM train arrives in Delray Beach. “ I like Tri-Rail because it provides a convenient transportation system for students that can’t get to school any other way,” Sherman said. Photo by Marton Papp
A look into how Tri-Rail serves students
Marton Papp, Entertainment Editor • May 15, 2023

Tri-Rail is a mode of transportation that allows students to get to and from their homes and  school quickly and safely. “Tri-Rail helps...

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“No, because there is more advanced technology now, such as Google. However, kids nowadays have a lot of parental pressure,” Angelique Suarez, sixth grade communications major, said.
The Difficulty of School Through the Generations
Landon D’Alessandro and Cole Hoffman May 3, 2024

School has never been easy. It was never meant to be easy. It is meant to prepare people for the real world and give people the proper education...

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Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (33) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB15 and Sebastian Vettel of Germany driving the (5) Scuderia Ferrari SF90 battle for position into Turn 1 at the start of the F1 Grand Prix of USA at Circuit of The Americas on November 3, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Charles Coates/Getty Images/TNS)
The New Age of Racing: Formula 1
Landon D’Alessandro, Editor-in-Chief • May 3, 2024
Caitlin Clark (22) of the Iowa Hawkeyes reacts in the second half during the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament National Championship game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Cleveland. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images/TNS) Paige Bueckers (5) of the UConn Huskies puts up a shot against Tessa Johnson (5) of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 11, 2024, in Columbia, South Carolina. SC won 83-65. (Lance King/Getty Images/TNS)
From Brackets to Battle
Alani Mccrae and Arjun Kuturu May 3, 2024
Gymnastics Championship
Gymnastics Championship
Cole Hoffman, Editor-in-chief • November 30, 2023
An illustration of a man playing pickleball on an asphalt court.

(Graphic by Catherine Ruple and Siarra Pierre Charles)
The Pickleball CRAZE
Catherine Ruple and Siarra Pierre Charles November 30, 2023