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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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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...

“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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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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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...

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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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