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Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Opinion: Tesla’s Optimus Bot
January 24, 2025
Graphic by Canva created by Raya Mir and Harshini Sai
TikTok: Educational Impact
January 22, 2025
Tri-Rail pulling into the Boynton Beach station.
Tri-Rail or Try-Fail?
January 22, 2025
On October 10th, damage of Hurricane Milton in her community. Photo credits to Harshini Sai
Severe Weather Recap
January 22, 2025
Introducing Khanmigo
January 22, 2025
Halloween Costumes
January 22, 2025
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
Music teacher Mrs. Bebee conducting her seventh and eighth-grade strings class. Photo taken by Leila Robins.
The Rhythm of Dedication: Inside Bak’s Music Department
January 24, 2025
Vocal Students gather around to perform at Louisville, Kentucky.
Chorale Students Showcased Musical Talents on Kentucky Field Trip
May 3, 2024
Students travel to Orlando for communications convention
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
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
Prime Video: Deal or Steal?
Prime Video: Deal or Steal?
January 24, 2025
Gaming Battle: PlayStation VS Xbox
Gaming Battle: PlayStation VS Xbox
January 24, 2025
(Graphic made with Canva ) Artificial intelligence has so much potential and valuable information. AI is smart and is becoming a huge part of the internet.
AI: Reliable or deniable
January 22, 2025
Photo credits to Adobe Stock
Is Winter Cheer Coming Too Soon?
January 22, 2025
Artistic interpretation of the starving artist stereotype, represented by the confining box and common phrases told to aspiring artists, such as ‘unrealistic’, ‘impossible’, and ‘not a real job’. “It breaks down the creativity and the motivation to all the dreams,” Diana Sinko, seventh-grade visual arts major said. Illustration by Zahara Carmi
STARVING ARTIST
January 15, 2025
Exploring Different Lengths of Success
Exploring Different Lengths of Success
January 24, 2025
Mika Gonzales (8) opening the recycling dumpster for members to put their recycling in. “I love this club because I can help Mother Nature and help her stay clean,” Gonzales said.
Going Green
January 22, 2025
Teacher Feature
January 22, 2025
Halloween Costumes
January 22, 2025
“TESLA MODEL Y STANCE SF10” by Tim Muttaraid, licensed under CC BY 2.0 “Teslalogo” by Alex Sun licensed under CC BY 2.0 Ford Mustang Mach-E by Alexandre Prevot licensed under CC BY 2.0
Tesla vs. Ford
January 13, 2025
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Opinion: Tesla’s Optimus Bot
January 24, 2025
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
Prime Video: Deal or Steal?
Prime Video: Deal or Steal?
January 24, 2025
Gaming Battle: PlayStation VS Xbox
Gaming Battle: PlayStation VS Xbox
January 24, 2025
“Image_2444” by Marco Donati, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 (Modified)
Movie Reviews
January 24, 2025
The Gift of the Year
The Gift of the Year
January 24, 2025
Tracking Fall Trends of 24′
January 15, 2025
"NBA Logo" licensed under CC BY 2.0
First father and son duo in NBA history
January 15, 2025
Highlights of the 2024 Sporting Year
Highlights of the 2024 Sporting Year
January 15, 2025
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
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
May 3, 2024
Gymnastics Championship
Gymnastics Championship
November 30, 2023
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
Cole Hoffman

Cole Hoffman, Editor-In-Chief

Cole Hoffman (8) is an Editor-in-Chief for the Portfolio Newspaper. He enjoys acting, watching reality television, competing in Speech & Debate, playing tennis, and listening to/reviewing music.

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Teacher Feature – May Edition

Cole Hoffman, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2024
“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

Life Skills Classes Are A Necessity In Schools

Cole Hoffman and Landon D’Alessandro
November 30, 2023
Gymnastics Championship

Gymnastics Championship

Cole Hoffman, Editor-in-chief
November 30, 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

Cole Hoffman, Editor-in-chief
November 28, 2023

Editorial: Mandated Physical Activity Can Cause Hardships for Students

Cole Hoffman and Landon D’Alessandro
October 25, 2023
While on her computer, Rossana De La Roche, the principal’s secretary, responds to emails and reminds herself of what she needs to accomplish for the day. “Some days are smooth and some are hard, but I always put all my effort into everything I do,” De La Roche said.

Retiring administrative assistant reflects on her career

Cole Hoffman, Arts & Academics Editor
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

Cole Hoffman, Arts and Academics Editor
May 15, 2023
Photo 1 Caption: Brainpop is an educational website geared toward children that hosts well over 1,000 short animated videos paired with quizzes and other resources. Some subjects that Brainpop covers include science, math, social studies, arts, music, and technology. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Lego’s acquisition could change BrainPOP’s use in classroom

Cole Hoffman, Arts/Academics Editor
January 23, 2023
At tryouts, Madelyn Horner warms up by throwing a ball to her partner. “Warming up, stretching, and throwing to each other at the beginning of practice is necessary so you are ready to work and play hard for the entirety of it,” Shah said. Photo by Cole Hoffman

Softball returns to Bak for the first time since the pandemic

Cole Hoffman, Arts/Academics Editor
October 10, 2022
Sylvia Douglas, Eric Bolanos, and Jaya Ramanujan are new members of the Original Oratory event, which is where you write a 7-10 minute speech about a topic that is important to you. Bolanos, eighth grade vocal major, listens attentively to his event captain as she explains how the event works. “I chose to do OO because personally, I love giving speeches,” Bolanos said. Photo by Cole Hoffman

Banging the gavel once again: Students return to in-person Speech and Debate tournaments

Cole Hoffman, Arts/Academics Editor
October 10, 2022
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