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On Saturday October 21nd 2023, a group came together to take a photo while waiting for their cars after the Fall Thriller. Courtesy of Jaylah Diaz
Behind The Scenes of the Fall Thriller
November 28, 2023
Florida temperature reaches record highs
Florida temperature reaches record highs
November 28, 2023
On September 14th in studio C and D, Ella Torrone, 7th grade dance major practiced the choreography during rehearsal. Pushing through with their weaknesses has been a struggle with this piece for the dancers. “If you arent someone who’s a really sharp dancer, but the dance is really sharp, then having to convert your dancing has been a little bit of a challenge, but its definitely helped me grow as a dancer. ” said Torrone. Courtesy of Alani McCrae
Dance Department Prepares for Norton Museum Performance
November 28, 2023
Seventh grade theater majors London Perry, Liv Wittmann, Angelique Rondon and seventh grade communications major Dejuan Moreland use their phones during dismissal to text their parents. “I think it [HB 379] is a good policy because it can prevent bad situations from happening,” Rondon said.
Statewide social media ban limits online activity allowed in schools
October 27, 2023
Shawn Miller was supportive and took the time to make engaging projects. “We both attended the FAME awards ceremony in Orlando together in 2016 - his boys were being honored for their work and one of our students, Tori, was also being honored; I loved that he did a video book trailer assignment,” said Shannon Owens, a communications teacher. Photo by Guest
Bak community reflects on ‘excellent teacher’
May 15, 2023
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
May 15, 2023
Writing down musical terms, Daniel Goldberg, eighth grade band major, prepares for his high school audition. “I want to try to focus on academics and my instrument in my high school,” Goldberg said. Photo by Mabruk Alam
Eighth graders take steps to prepare for high school
January 23, 2023
A total of 100 students were surveyed. Graphic by Monica Chirolde
Winter plans leave students excited for the break
January 3, 2023
Loading Google Meet, Isabella Monte, seventh grade dance major starts a conference. “Sometimes the Google Meet could get blurry,” Monte said. “Or, you could get kicked out of the meet.” Photo by Shrenik Keshava
Students reflect on virtual auditions
October 10, 2022
Utilizing her study hall class, Lyra Radashkevich, eighth grade communications major, works hard to finish a history worksheet. “I plan to achieve my goals by having good time management, so I am able to finish all my work and still have time to do other fun activities. I even set alarms on my phone, so that way I could stick to a schedule,” Radashkevich said. Photo by Cassie Glomann
Students create goals to thrive this year
October 10, 2022
Students travel to Orlando for communications convention
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
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
May 15, 2023
Science fair participants brew up unique experiments
Science fair participants brew up unique experiments
January 23, 2023
Performing their Mesopotamia song, Teddi Life, Olivia Pyfrom, Natalia Celestia, and Rheannie Cintron, act out the Euphrates River in their song. “This is the perfect way to get information into my head. It is such a catchy song, it will definitely help on my test,” Life said. Photo by Bella Leon
History song helps students grasp material
January 23, 2023
Kanishka Khungar sixth grade communications major, Adrian Wenceslaus sixth grade communications major, Steven Xue sixth grade communications major, get on bus R33 at 6:50 a.m in the morning. “I wake up at 5 a.m. I take a shower and get ready. Then I eat breakfast, and I leave the house by 6:35, to get to my bus stop at 6:40,” Khungar said.
Opinion: The cons of later universal school start times
October 25, 2023
Editorial: Mandated Physical Activity Can Cause Hardships for Students
October 25, 2023
Opinion: parental stress: how can this issue be prevented?
May 15, 2023
Negative stigma on periods creates worldwide problems
May 15, 2023
Graphic by Marton Papp
Opinion: Valentine’s Day is a money waster after all
April 11, 2023
“The Dawes Rolls,” also known as the Final Rolls,” are the lists of individuals who were accepted as eligible for tribal membership in the Five Civilized Tribes: Cherokees, Creeks, Choctaws, Chickasaws and Seminoles,” said Michelle DeSilva, sixth grade history teacher. “My ancestors are the Byrd Family which you can see on my familys roster.”
More than just a month: History teacher reflects on her diverse culture
November 28, 2023
On Sept. 14th, students warm-up and rehearse their lines during the beginning of class, making sure to be well-prepared and ready to get the class rolling. “I have them work on the show all the time and one of the big things we do is that we warm up as a group,” said Eric Fredrickson, theater teacher. Photo by Alani McCrae
Behind the curtain of ‘The Brothers Grimm’ production
November 28, 2023
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs onstage on the first night of her Eras Tour at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on March 31, 2023.
Taylor Swift and Beyoncé; two cultural phenomena
November 28, 2023
Caroline Doering, arts exploration teacher, works at her desk, planning lessons to teach students about different art areas for the upcoming week. “Its always really cool to see all the students trying a new art area or really thinking outside the box,” Doering said. Photo by Jaya Ramanujan
New year, New teachers
November 28, 2023
For twenty years, the pumpkin-spiced latte has served as a staple of the fall season and a powerful asset for Starbucks. Peter Dukes, the creator of the famed latte, still reflects on the days before its creation. “When we were first conceptualizing the idea of the drink, pumpkin spice or pumpkin-flavored products weren’t even an idea. In this day and age, you could probably fill two whole grocery aisles with pumpkin spice products,” Dukes said.
The Father of Pumpkin Spice: Peter Dukes
October 27, 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
May 15, 2023
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
May 15, 2023
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood is an invitingly colorful theme park land. (Dania Maxwell/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
Super Nintendo World arrives in Los Angeles
May 15, 2023
Day in a life of a Technology Coordinator
Day in a life of a Technology Coordinator
March 1, 2023
USDA approves genetically modified purple tomatoes
USDA approves genetically modified purple tomatoes
January 23, 2023
Ryan Gosling, left, and Margot Robbie in “Barbie.” (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/TNS)
Review: ‘Barbie’ accurately depicts the Ups and Downs of being a Woman
October 25, 2023
Gina Carano, Pedro Pascal and Carl Weathers star in Season 2 of “The Mandalorian.” (Disney+/ TNS)
New season of ‘The Mandalorian’ is not one to be missed
May 15, 2023
From left, Ke Huy Quan, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Fraser and Jamie Lee Curtis backstage during at the 95th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Hollywood. (Dania Maxwell/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ dominates Oscars
May 15, 2023
Photo credit: Daniel Sannwald/RCA Records
SZA impacts music industry with new album
May 15, 2023
In 1922, English writer W.L. George wrote an article about his predictions for 2022. “There is a good old rule which bids us never prophesy unless we know, but, all the same, when one cannot prophesy one may guess, especially if one is sure of being out of the way when the reckoning comes,” George said. “Therefore it is without anxiety, that I suggest a picture of this world a hundred years hence, and venture as my first guess that the world at that time would be remarkable.” Photo from the Library of Congress
Students share their predictions for future of school
March 1, 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
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
October 27, 2023
Preparing for the boys basketball’s final match, Matthew Ryabinky, seventh grade communications major, gets ready to take a shot. Photo by Gabby Cohen
Boys basketball dribbles into end of the season
May 15, 2023
Seventh grade band major Axel Brown bounds across the court as her teammates cheer her on. “I really love how fast paced the games are,” Brown said, “It keeps everyone attentive and on their toes.” Photo by Gabby Cohen
Girls basketball team ends season with a slam-dunk
May 15, 2023
Defending the opposing team’s throw-in, Gabby Cohen, eighth grade center forward, marks their captain. “I feel like defending is a very valuable part of our team. We work together to defend the person who has the ball, and it’s successful to win the ball over and start an attack,” Cohen said. Photo by Mabruk Alam
Girls soccer season comes to a close
May 15, 2023
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On Saturday October 21nd 2023, a group came together to take a photo while waiting for their cars after the Fall Thriller. Courtesy of Jaylah Diaz
Behind The Scenes of the Fall Thriller
Alani McCrae and Sithara Manoharan • November 28, 2023

Every year, students at Bak Middle School look forward to attending the Fall Thriller, which included food, music, games, a haunted house, and...

Florida temperature reaches record highs
Florida temperature reaches record highs
Michael Meidan, Staffer • November 28, 2023
On September 14th in studio C and D, Ella Torrone, 7th grade dance major practiced the choreography during rehearsal. Pushing through with their weaknesses has been a struggle with this piece for the dancers. “If you arent someone who’s a really sharp dancer, but the dance is really sharp, then having to convert your dancing has been a little bit of a challenge, but its definitely helped me grow as a dancer. ” said Torrone. Courtesy of Alani McCrae
Dance Department Prepares for Norton Museum Performance
Alani Mccrae and Sithara Manoharan • November 28, 2023
Seventh grade theater majors London Perry, Liv Wittmann, Angelique Rondon and seventh grade communications major Dejuan Moreland use their phones during dismissal to text their parents. “I think it [HB 379] is a good policy because it can prevent bad situations from happening,” Rondon said.
Statewide social media ban limits online activity allowed in schools
Siarra Pierre Charles, Staff Writer • October 27, 2023
Features
“The Dawes Rolls,” also known as the Final Rolls,” are the lists of individuals who were accepted as eligible for tribal membership in the Five Civilized Tribes: Cherokees, Creeks, Choctaws, Chickasaws and Seminoles,” said Michelle DeSilva, sixth grade history teacher. “My ancestors are the Byrd Family which you can see on my familys roster.”
More than just a month: History teacher reflects on her diverse culture
Arjun Kuturu, Staffer • November 28, 2023

Native American Heritage month is a time to celebrate the diverse and unique cultures of the Native American people and truly understand the...

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Arts & Academics
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
Technology
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
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood is an invitingly colorful theme park land. (Dania Maxwell/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
Super Nintendo World arrives in Los Angeles
Kya Small-Brush, Photo • May 15, 2023
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Student Life
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...

Writing down musical terms, Daniel Goldberg, eighth grade band major, prepares for his high school audition. “I want to try to focus on academics and my instrument in my high school,” Goldberg said. Photo by Mabruk Alam
Eighth graders take steps to prepare for high school
Mabruk Alam, Editor-In-Chief • January 23, 2023
A total of 100 students were surveyed. Graphic by Monica Chirolde
Winter plans leave students excited for the break
Monica Chirolde and Yashvi Rajpurohit • January 3, 2023
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Editorial/Op-Ed
Kanishka Khungar sixth grade communications major, Adrian Wenceslaus sixth grade communications major, Steven Xue sixth grade communications major, get on bus R33 at 6:50 a.m in the morning. “I wake up at 5 a.m. I take a shower and get ready. Then I eat breakfast, and I leave the house by 6:35, to get to my bus stop at 6:40,” Khungar said.
Opinion: The cons of later universal school start times
Nethra Jammula and Inika Sachan • October 25, 2023

Some incoming students at Bak Middle School of the Arts were surprised when they learned school started at 8:20 a.m. instead of the 9 a.m. start...

Editorial: Mandated Physical Activity Can Cause Hardships for Students
Cole Hoffman and Landon D’Alessandro • October 25, 2023
Opinion: parental stress: how can this issue be prevented?
Gabby Cohen, Website Editor • May 15, 2023
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Sports & Clubs
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
Preparing for the boys basketball’s final match, Matthew Ryabinky, seventh grade communications major, gets ready to take a shot. Photo by Gabby Cohen
Boys basketball dribbles into end of the season
Shrenik Keshava, Sports and Clubs Editor • May 15, 2023
Seventh grade band major Axel Brown bounds across the court as her teammates cheer her on. “I really love how fast paced the games are,” Brown said, “It keeps everyone attentive and on their toes.” Photo by Gabby Cohen
Girls basketball team ends season with a slam-dunk
Christian Nemes, News Editor • May 15, 2023
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