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The student news site of Bak Middle School of the Arts

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The student news site of Bak Middle School of the Arts

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Artsgiving: The Story Behind the Stage
Artsgiving: The Story Behind the Stage
Raeesa Uddin, Staff Writer • December 12, 2023

Hundreds of students find themselves herded into the Mainstage, excited to see an explosion of arts. No, it’s not a theater performance. Neither...

The Toth brothers, Zak and Max, along with the Lewis sisters, Sasha and Samaya share their ups and downs as twins who spend their days together whenever they can. “It’s fun to be a twin because whenever you feel lonely you always have someone to hang out with, Samaya Lewis said. Twins are expected to always be there for their other half and with these twins, there’s no exception.
Unfolding the Mysteries of a Twin
Anabella Silva, Staff Writer • December 12, 2023

   Twins are a plethora of things, and like many other siblings,  they can fight or get along and they   can never agree, yet...

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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. “Were getting to see that sequence of images and what kind of personality theyre 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
Science fair participants brew up unique experiments
Science fair participants brew up unique experiments
Cassie Glomann, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • January 23, 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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Katherine Kossove, sixth-grade visual major, Devin Jackson, eighth-grade theater major, and Izzy Ford, sixth-grade dance major finish up their homework in Ms. DeSilvas class. “Music would help me enjoy studying and doing work online.”Ford said “Listening to music helps me focus and I believe music will encourage learning in general”
Bringing the beat back into Bak
Nethra Jammula and Inika Sachan December 12, 2023

Classwork, homework and studying for a subject can be tiresome, yet some of the stress seems to be relieved when listening to music. Music makes...

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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
Giorgio Chiellini (14) of Los Angeles FC battles against Lionel Messi (10) of Inter Miami CF during a match between Inter Miami CF and Los Angeles Football Club at BMO Stadium on Sept. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/TNS)
Messi brings new buzz to South Florida
Anabella Silva, Staffer • November 28, 2023
Coco Gauff celebrates a point against the Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova during the semifinals of the U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in New York. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images/TNS)
Tennis champions showcase their skills at the U.S open
Arjun Kuturu, Staff Writer • October 27, 2023