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THE SPECTATOR

The Student News Site of Berkley High School

THE SPECTATOR

The Student News Site of Berkley High School

THE SPECTATOR

Senior Kai Neilsen playing against Oxford
Athletes Rely on Superstitions to Steady Nerves
Scarlett Buick, Copy Editor • October 2, 2024

In the world of high school athletics, athletes are constantly searching for ways to improve each time they perform. Whether it's a game, meet,...

Mr. Rawlik coaching Berkley boys baseball
Berkley High School Hires Matthew Rawlik as New Athletic Director
Tatum Saltsman, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024

Over the summer, we welcomed a new Athletic Director (AD), Matthew Rawlik, a former BHS alumnus, teacher, and baseball coach. Rawlik is in charge...

Mr. Drew Thomas teaching a section of AP Psychology.
New Psychology Teacher Moves Across the World to Teach at Berkley High School
Sophia Yunker, Social Media Editor • October 2, 2024

Mr. Thomas is teaching Positive Psychology and AP Psychology at BHS, classes that Kaitlyn Morris taught last year. Mr. Thomas traveled around...

A honeybee in the 3D-printed harness.
Honey Bees Able to Detect Lung Cancer at Early Stages
Kylie Bancroft, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024

Cancer, the leading cause of death worldwide, claims the lives of 1 in 6 people worldwide....

Drone footage captures a photo of Hurley Field after construction
Hurley Field Reopens with Major Upgrades
Paul Cascade, News Editor • October 2, 2024

Hurley Field was opened for use in August 2024 after months of waiting. The remodeled...

OCC students on campus and headed to class
Michigan Guarantees Free Community College for Class of 2023 and Beyond
Olivia Church, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024

When it comes to the future after high school, the possibilities are endless, with students...

Juniors Alex Sims and Ellie Anspach and Sophomore Sophia Ball Working at a Tall Whiteboard Desk
Berkley Students and Staff Share Opinions on New Furniture
Claudia Smith, Student Life Editor • October 2, 2024

This school year, the Berkley School District implemented a series of upgrades thanks...

A Berkley athletic volunteer scanning in students with the GoFan app
Berkley Athletics Go Digital: GoFan Brings Changes to Athletic Events
Jordan Serlin, Sports Editor • October 2, 2024

If you have recently attended a Berkley sporting event, you may have seen people using...

Berkley seniors enjoying this years homecoming dance
I Love Homecoming
Violet Karp, Editor In Chief • October 2, 2024

The beginning of the school year allows students to embark on many exciting journeys....

Donald Trump and Joe Biden deep into their aggressive debate.
Presidential Debates Become Increasingly Aggressive and Insubstantial
Molly Frankel, Managing Editor • October 2, 2024

This year we have experienced an unusual political change: two presidential debates involving different candidates within four months. One of...

Battle of the Bottles: Stanley vs. Owala vs. Hydro Flask - Which Reigns Supreme?
Battle of the Bottles: Stanley vs. Owala vs. Hydro Flask - Which Reigns Supreme?
Jane Heller, Editor-in-chief • April 25, 2024

In our ever-evolving world of reusable water bottles, finding the perfect one can be a daunting task. With an abundance of choices, I have narrowed...

Understanding the Power of Boredom in the Digital Age
Understanding the Power of Boredom in the Digital Age
Aria Dwoskin, Editor-in-chief • April 2, 2024

Oxford Languages defines boredom as the state of feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one’s current activity. Although...

Boys Varsity Soccer Team
Berkley Boys Soccer Continues to Be One of the State’s Top Teams
Isabelle Stephenson, Copy Writer • October 2, 2024

In previous years, the Berkley High School’s Boys varsity soccer team has had great success. ‘In the 2023 season, they ended off their normal...

Mr. Rawlik captures image of the Boys Varsity Soccer Game to post to the athletic's Instagram page.
Mr. Rawlik Creates Social Media Hub for Berkley Athletics
Nora Sleeman, Student Life Editor • October 2, 2024

Since the opening of the fall sports season, many may have noticed the influx of information about Berkley Athletics being delivered through...

An image from the Netflix documentary "Sign Stealer"
Sign Steeler Documentary Tells Entertaining Yet Biased Story of Connor Stallions
Mason Collins, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024

On Tuesday, Aug 27th, 2024, many Michigan fans and Wolverine haters flocked to Netflix as it released the documentary “Sign Stealer”. It...

Dune Part Two Surpasses the Original
Dune Part Two Surpasses the Original
Aiden Aronoff, Copy Editor • April 2, 2024

On March 1, the highly anticipated ‘Dune: Part Two’ hit theaters. The second part of the epic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic novel...

The cover of "Upgraded"
Upgraded: A Not So Romantic Rom Com
Tyann Eades, Entertainment Editor • April 2, 2024

On February 19th, Amazon Prime released a new film called “Upgraded.” Starring “Riverdale” alumni Camilla Mendes, “Upgraded” has...