Jacket Articles of Interest
BHS’s Term System Must Be Adjusted to Preserve Students’ Knowledge
January 6, 2021, By Ruby Freedman
This article talks about the realities of the Term System in Distance Learning. It shines light on the fact that the “curricula have been accelerated” and it is also becoming more of a challenge to people who are taking STEM and language courses.
BHS’s Black Student Union During the Pandemic
December 18, 2020, By Black Student Union
Berkeley High School’s Black Student union talks about its accomplishments at BHS and the importance of continuing to find ways to make change during the pandemic.
https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/column/bhss-black-student-union-during-the-pandemic/
Berkeley Community Members Rally to Reopen Schools
December 16, 2020, By Kieran Sullivan
Berkeley Community members come together to reopen schools. Young students speak on their experiences in Distance learning and why school should resume to in person school.
https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/2020/news/berkeley-community-members-rally-to-reopen-schools/
ASB Leadership Lacks Valuable Small School Representation
December 16, 2020, By Luisa Bertolli
This article talks about the importance of including Small Learning Communities (SLC) representatives in the Associated Student Body (ASB) leadership. Each Small School has different challenges and ideas, and it would be beneficial to have them represented in ASB.
Celebrities and Public Figures Abuse Privilege During Pandemic
December 15, 2020, By Lauren Huang
This article discusses the way in which celebrities and public figures have been abusing their advantages during the pandemic. It also highlights the effect that it has on the public.