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Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor

Blaze Myers is a graduate of BASH. His senior year was his first year in the CUB, previously only collaborating. He was in several leadership positions, as the President of the Accent and Vice President for the Debate Club. He is currently undertaking a bachelor's for financial management at Bloomsburg University.

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Jocelyn Lear, who was the editor-in-chief of Cub this year, has written for the school newspaper three years now. She formerly wrote for the East Observer.

Senior Spotlight: Jocelyn Lear, editor-in-chief

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
May 25, 2020
Chinese people stand in the face of oppression and make themselves clear -- their ethnicity is not a virus, and is no reason for discrimination.

OPINION: Racism infects the nation during COVID-19 outbreak

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
March 26, 2020
Greta Thunberg exists as an inspiration to all youth and an example that anyone can have a voice heard.

OPINION: Greta Thunberg’s criticisms are congested with sexism

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
March 3, 2020
Could further focus on creative writing help students with their English work?

OPINION: Schools missing the creative writing boat

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
March 3, 2020
Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump are two polar opposites -- because America wants extremes.

OPINION: American voters fuel the two-party system

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
March 2, 2020
Pop Culture Shock: Episode 4

Pop Culture Shock: Episode 4

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
February 10, 2020
Harvey Weinstein appears a broken, withered shell of a man -- but is this a ruse?

OPINION: Harvey’s handicap is a hoax

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
February 2, 2020
Pop Culture Shock: Episode 2 & 3

Pop Culture Shock: Episode 2 & 3

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
February 1, 2020
The Flintstones sharing a cigarette serves as a staple of a bygone time where smoking was commonplace.

OPINION: Today’s vapers will become tomorrow’s smokers

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
January 31, 2020
Is the Coronavirus from China anything for Americans to worry about?

OPINION: Coronavirus paranoia outweighs danger

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
January 30, 2020
Announcing: Pop Culture Shock Episode 1!

Announcing: Pop Culture Shock Episode 1!

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
January 27, 2020
Episode IX closes the newest trilogy and with it, the Skywalker saga.

Review: “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” suffers a (lightsaber) stab of bad storytelling

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
January 2, 2020
One skit had both Kristin Sell of In the Hall, and Aidan of Aidans Favorites, as well as Ella Schlect and Sophia Montanye in a game of charades.

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Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Shumock performing Hippopotamus for Christmas, during the staff karaoke contest.

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Several BASH TV members hosted parts of the show, with almost everyone participating in a skit or performance.

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Arianna performs Satisfied, from the musical Hamilton.

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Arianna Richardson performed a cover of Satisfied, from the musical Hamilton.

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Neiko Shea, Connor Sargent, and Riley Fischer put on a skit titled Steve Berkwins Improv Showcase.

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One of the improv prompts dealt with Connor pretending to be a teacher mad at his student, Riley.

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BASH TV member Victoria Hayes performed an original song titled, Killing Kryptonite.

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A game of Pictionary took place as one of the skits.

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Matt Makela, a senior, performed an original song titled The Columbus Manifesto, co-written with BASH alumnus Jarrod Karwacki.

[Photo] Live Day heats up TV News

Jocelyn Lear, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2019
Sanna Marin is the Prime Minister of Finland and the youngest head of state in the world -- she may become an example of the competence provided by young leaders.

OPINION: America’s politicians are too old

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
December 16, 2019
The first 12 weeks of life are an important time for bonding -- but so are the weeks proceeding it.

OPINION: Unpaid maternity leave is inhumane

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
December 13, 2019
Officer Kristen Yeager, who has served as a police officer since 2007, recently joined Boyertown in August as part of buffing up security.

[Photo] School officer spreads teddy bear drive to BASH

December 10, 2019
Officer Kristen Yeager, who has served as a police officer since 2007, recently joined Boyertown in August as part of buffing up security.

[Photo] School officer spreads teddy bear drive to BASH

Jocelyn Lear, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2019
A member of the Mexican security forces standing guard outside City Hall in Villa Union last Tuesday.

OPINION: Trump treads on Mexico despite American liability

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
December 9, 2019
Squanto can be thanked for the first Thanksgiving dinner -- a Native American sharing no blood with the Pilgrims.

OPINION: Thanksgiving shouldn’t dwell on family

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
November 25, 2019

[Video] WATCH: Highlights from Girls’ Soccer State Championship Win

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
November 20, 2019
Poor students face enough embarrassment -- need lunch be a hurdle for them?

OPINION: Schools Are Cutthroat on Debt

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
November 18, 2019

[Video] STATE CHAMPS: Lady Bears’ Soccer Brings Home the Gold

Shannon Ludwig, News Editor
November 16, 2019
Likes are an integral part of the Instagram experience for many -- can the app survive without them?

Students Dislike Instagram’s Latest Move

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
November 14, 2019
Sonics transformation can be thanked to immense fan backlash to the originally debuted design.

OPINION: Sonic, Harbinger of Increasing Audience Influence

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
November 14, 2019
Junior Sam Hoffman wrote an untitled poem centered around expressing her anxiety.

Creative Arts: Untitled Poem Depicts Student Anxiety

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
November 13, 2019
Bloomsburg students protest the hate which invaded their school campus.

OPINION: Bloomsburg Protest Demonstrates Pennsylvanian Values

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
November 8, 2019

Mini-THON is Back, and Better Than Ever

Emma Wenerowicz and Blaze Myers
November 6, 2019
Delaney Bruckers word project featured the word, happy, reflecting her recent struggles.

Creative Arts: Word Project Pushes Student Self-Reflection

Jocelyn Lear and Blaze Myers
November 5, 2019
Marsys fate may result in your sympathy, but Marsys Law deserves none of it.

Marsy’s Law Victimizes the Accused

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
November 4, 2019
Teenagers on Halloween night shouldnt fear for their lives - only the quality of them.

OPINION: Halloween School Nights Hinder Teenage Health

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
November 1, 2019
Mark Zuckerberg, founder of the Libra project, subject to interrogation from an incompetent Congress.

OPINION: Congress is Too Incompetent for Zuckerberg

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
October 28, 2019
Clubs for fun are swiftly becoming a part of Boyertowns past.

OPINION: College Expectations Crush Clubs

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
October 25, 2019
The College Board, a true American not-for-profit organization that exploits its consumers.

OPINION: College Board Exploits Poor Students

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
October 22, 2019
Amanda Garveys poem, I Am From, is inspired by her own emotions of moving from childhood to teenage life.

Creative Arts: “I Am From” Captures Shift From Childhood to Teenage Life

Jocelyn Lear and Blaze Myers
October 19, 2019
A nineteenth century Native American child cries tears which reflect four hundred years of colonial abuse.

OPINION: Columbus Day Commemorates Carnage

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
October 18, 2019
Bill Clinton and Donald Trump meeting in Trump Tower, Trump unaware he could someday suffer Clintons fate. (June, 2000)

OPINION: Republicans Disparaged Impeachment

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
October 15, 2019
In mythology, Narcissus vanity is the cause of his undoing -- just like the mental health of many Homecoming Princes and Princesses.

OPINION: Homecoming Court Contradicts Modern School Values

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
October 11, 2019
Chinas grasp over Hollywood is an ominous promise of upcoming media domination.

OPINION: Hollywood’s Fallen to China

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
October 7, 2019
Jamie Moccia running with the ball; Springford and Boyertown have a long-held rivalry.

School Spirit Soars at Homecoming Football Game

Jocelyn Lear and Blaze Myers
October 5, 2019
Last of Us Part II: Saving Gaming a Second Time

Last of Us Part II: Saving Gaming a Second Time

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
October 1, 2019
Greta Thunberg, sixteen-year-old climate change activist who spent weeks crossing the Atlantic Ocean on a zero-emissions boat and spoke to world leaders at the 2019 UN Climate Summit in New York.

OPINION: Attacks on Greta Thunberg Reveal Fragile Masculinity

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
September 30, 2019
Kevin Feige, groundbreaking Marvel Studios producer, and Tom Holland., who plays the current Spider-Man, announcing the new deal.

Sony-Disney Deal: Salvation for Spidey

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
September 29, 2019
BAEA is the Boyertown Teachers Union, responsible for keeping the district fair to teachers and students.

BAEA: Pillar to Our Education

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
September 26, 2019
Disneys greed is affecting the entertainment industry in a multitude of ways.

OPINION: Disney Has Gutted Originality in Hollywood

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
September 9, 2019
Former college dropout remembers his struggles and reflects on becoming a new teacher.

One-time Dropout Now Inspiring Educator

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
September 5, 2019
Sony-Disney Break: Ins and Outs

Sony-Disney Break: Ins and Outs

Blaze Myers, Opinions Editor
September 4, 2019

Negative Precedents Set by a Negative President

Blaze Myers, Guest Writer
December 20, 2018
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