Dear Class of 2020
Emily Fleming, Reporter
May 28, 2020
Dear 2020 Seniors, Your senior year has been cut short, and you are missing out on the time of your life. As a junior, I can barely understand the things you must be feeling. So, I will try to put myself in your shoes for a moment. I would be completely devastated not getting to spend the last few months of high s...
Shooting for a Solution
Alaina Haylock, Reporter
May 25, 2020
Schools across the nation have faced closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. Following this, March 2020 has become the first March to have no school shootings since 2002. This presents a bittersweet reality for Americans, especially students who could be subjected to such horrors. “I think we live in a cul...
The Curse of Disney Sequelitis
Peyton Ludwig, Reporter
May 19, 2020
With Disney sequels and remakes, you’re on one of two sides: you either love them or hate them and I, for one, hate them. I’ll clarify this by saying that I love Disney to death. I was obsessed with all the Disney princesses as a little kid, saw every Disney movie that came out, and continue to see every Marvel and Star Wars movie to this day. However, s...
“No Time To Die” from COVID-19
Madison Crumpton, Reporter
May 12, 2020
The name's Bond, James Bond. Everybody knows where this catchphrase comes from, whether they have watched any movies in the 007 series or not. The Bond films are iconic pieces of work that are well known for their dramatic plots, fast cars, intense action scenes, exotic destinations, and of course the...
College and Corona
Annaleisa Wile, Reporter
May 8, 2020
In the world of 18 to 22 year-olds, college is a big part of their lives. Students are having their first taste of freedom by living by themselves and making decisions on their own but it’s being taken away. Coronavirus has been spreading through the US for 4+ weeks. This spread has taken college s...
Mother’s Day In Quarantine
Madison Crumpton, Reporter
May 7, 2020
Don’t let this Mother’s Day be a bust due to the Coronavirus! No one can overshadow your mom, even in the midst of a pandemic. If you didn’t get your mom a present beforehand, can’t go shopping in stores, or just don’t want to risk getting sick, let the Bengal Beat help with that. Mother’s...
The WHOLE Family
Allie Weber, Reporter
May 6, 2020
Quarantine has virtually changed every aspect of our daily lives, and while most parts can be adjusted and adapted to, having my entire family around is proving to be rather difficult. My brother is home from college, my dad is working from home, my mom isn’t going to her job, and I’m clearly not goin...
Em“Pathetic” Feelings During COVID-19
Alaina Haylock, Reporter
May 4, 2020
Ever since the coronavirus began to plague the US, a string of issues has presented itself, from an economic recession to unemployment increasing drastically. As the news bombards viewers with negativity, it can be argued that this poor attitude is being reflected across the nation. “I think...
Quaran-Things to Do
Sarah Neal, Reporter
May 1, 2020
On March 15th, 2020, South Carolinian Governor McMaster ordered the closure of all schools, including colleges, until the end of April. Shortly after schools closed, small businesses followed. On April 1, 2020, Governor McMaster ordered all non-essential businesses to close to prevent the spread of the...
How We Think
Enoch Orozco, Reporter
April 29, 2020
Although it may not always seem like it, everybody thinks. According to successconciousness.com, “Experts estimate that the mind thinks between 60,000 – 80,000 thoughts a day. That’s an average of 2500 – 3,300 thoughts per hour.” However, as one might expect due to the sheer mass amount of peop...
The Evolution of Starkid
Peyton Ludwig, Reporter
April 28, 2020
From the goofy parodies of A Very Potter Musical to the heartfelt and emotional Twisted to the horror-comedy of The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals and Black Friday, Starkid is versatile in both style and genre but consistent in its large popularity. It has amassed a huge fanbase, gaining millions of views fo...
Lost But Not Forgotten
Alia Abbas, Reporter
April 27, 2020
I was separated from my older sisters at just eight months old. It may sound plain and simple, yet for the rest of my life, I struggled with accepting this truth and achieving closure. Many times, I would find myself twisting the truth, afraid that others mistaken me as a poseur for attention. As for...
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