Author’s Note: This article is mostly informative, but the commentary is an opinion. My views do not represent Sightline nor BCS. On March 7, 2021, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did a “tell-all” interview with Oprah, making several devastating…
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A Call for Dairy Unity
If you’ve looked into the news at all this month, I’m sure you’ve seen headlines covering the most recent controversy being brought to light which is dividing our country in a very permanent way. Lines in the sand are being…
Bethany’s Strategic Plan
As many of you may know, Bethany has a new comprehensive plan for holistic education and the addition of a k-3 to the existing 4-12 classes already offered. Earlier this week, I got the chance to talk to the head…
Skim’s growing threat to society
Skim milk consumption is becoming increasingly common and regular milk is under siege. The easy part is acknowledging that skim milk is subpar in comparison to nearly all other kinds of milk. Once that is clarified and out of the…
The Dreadful Milk Wars
Everything was different in the beginning. There was just one kind of milk, we, whole milk, were the rulers of the milk world, and there were no wars. One day, humans decided we weren’t good enough, they wanted something different,…
Wu Zetian’s Rise to Power – The Most “Evil” Empress of China
There are many controversial figures in China’s history, but perhaps the most controversial figure for the last 1,356 years, is the only reigning Empress Regent in China’s history: Empress Wu Zetian. She’s commonly known for being “the most evil empress…
Gabriela Interview
Recently, I had the opportunity to interview one of the newer teachers at Bethany, Gabriela. She is the current teacher of Spanish classes one through four, as well as AP Spanish. She also leads the yoga activity group during the…
Springtime Haikus
Pictures and Haikus by Avery Rusel
Summary of the Senior Ski Trip
Our class sponsors had to get creative with ideas for covid-safe class activities to replace the week-long senior trip to Chicago that usually takes place in the Spring. We decided to go on a ski trip to Swiss Valley on…