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Sombreros are now a part of the BA dress code one day each week.

[Photo] Bellwood-Antis changing it’s dress code policy

January 26, 2022
Political parties create stark boundaries in America.

[Photo] OPINION: America’s division is the greatest it’s ever been

January 26, 2022
In 2003, B-A put on the play The Man on the Floor.

[Photo] BA HISTORY 101: 2003 school play

January 24, 2022
Air Jordans are more iconic now than ever.

[Photo] The Power of 3: Best Jordan’s

January 20, 2022
Teachers and staff at BA will spend the next several months cutting weight to raise money for THON.

[Photo] BASD launches annual weight loss contest

January 19, 2022
Weve got the top 3 state-related differences.

[Photo] The Power of 3: Best State Dishes

January 10, 2022
Cassette mix tapes are a thing of the past thanks to the internet, but there was a time when a special mix tape meant the world to high school students.

[Photo] BA HISTORY 101: Cassette mix tapes

January 6, 2022
Today is the day to trash that tree!

[Photo] Holiday-ish national take Christmas tree down

January 6, 2022
Midterm tests are back this year following a 1-year hiatus due to COVID restrictions.

[Photo] Midterm testing returns to B-A

January 7, 2022
Holiday-themed dress-up days are scheduled for every day leading into the Christmas break.

[Photo] Christmas Spirit Week set for next week

December 16, 2021
Schools need to heed warnings before school shootings happen.

[Photo] OPINION: Red flags must be taken more seriously to prevent school shootings

December 17, 2021
Ugly sweaters have become a part of Christmas tradition.

[Photo] HOLIDAY-ISH: National Ugly Sweater Day

December 16, 2021
The BluePrint ranks the movies of the Spider-Man franchise ahead of the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home.

[Photo] Ranking All of the Live Action Spider-Man Movies

December 15, 2021
The abortion debate wages on, with new court rulings threatening the legality of the procedure for the first time in decades.

[Photo] You can’t regulate abortion based on reality

December 20, 2021
Teens normally experience a feeling called angst, which can feel like depression.

[Photo] Teen angst vs. depression: what’s the difference?

December 1, 2021
Christmas is a popular holiday, but did it make No. 1 on Holdens list?

[Photo] Ranking of Most Holidays

November 30, 2021
Thursday is a day to use less stuff.

[Photo] Holiday-ish use less stuff day

November 16, 2021
School lunches at B-A and across America need to do betrer.

[Photo] School food is no good and not enough

October 25, 2021
B-A high school students will be completing Keystone exams this week.

[Photo] Bellwood-Antis prepares for Keystone exams

May 17, 2021
Many businesses are leaving Georgia in protest of new voting laws.

[Photo] Georgia boycott and voting law

April 13, 2021
Policies to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine based on race have some claiming discrimination.

[Photo] Coronavirus vaccine rollout tainted by racial issues

April 8, 2021
Are vaccine passports coming soon?

[Photo] Opinion: Vaccine passports

April 8, 2021
Equal pay is an ongoing gender issue in sports.

[Photo] Why equal pay in sports will probably never happen

March 31, 2021
Equal pay is an ongoing gender issue in sports.

[Photo] Equal pay won’t happen for WNBA

March 31, 2021
The blocking of the Suez Canal left the worlds supply chain on hold.

[Photo] Canal blockage shows fragile supply chain

March 30, 2021
The US continues to deal with an influx of migrants, even as the Biden administration settles in.

[Photo] Biden administration unable to contain crisis

March 25, 2021
Stress can be overwhelming, and it can be compounded by worry over COVID-19.

[Photo] Coping with stress from Covid 19

March 17, 2021
The media publishes stories that can be misleading and sometimes flat-out false.

[Photo] OPINION: Media hypocrisy

March 16, 2021
Happy National Napping Day.

[Photo] National Napping Day

March 15, 2021
The rise of authoritarianism in the West is a threat that extends beyond groups like the Proud Boys.

[Photo] The rise of authoritarianism in the West

February 8, 2021
The past year has provided plenty of stress, especially for kids in school.

[Photo] Stress Relief

January 14, 2021
The Assignment, by Olivia Hess

[Photo] THE ASSIGNMENT

January 13, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has some wondering who should get it first.

[Photo] Racial overtones cloud vaccine distribution

January 5, 2021
Virtual learning couldnt be better for B-A students.

[Photo] Students just can’t get enough of this virtual learning

December 22, 2020
Depression and thoughts of self harm can be common among teenagers, but there are places to turn to for help.

[Photo] You can overcome all obstacles with the help of others

December 17, 2020
Kick Barbie and other annoying toys to the curb on Barbie and Barney Backlash Day.

[Photo] Barbie and Barney Backlash Day

December 16, 2020
The COVID vaccine is here, and people will endure anything to get it.

[Photo] The COVID vaccine is all good… sorta

December 16, 2020
COVID-19 is yet another pandemic that this world has yet to face.

[Photo] The BluePrint’s top new stories of 2020

December 14, 2020
The attack on Pearl Harbor spurred the U.S.s involvement in WWII.

[Photo] Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

December 7, 2020
The delicious food is just one of the aspects of Thanksgiving that makes for fond memories.

[Photo] Teachers share their best Thanksgiving memories

November 25, 2020
CHarles Wachnicki has a personal spin on the an old Thanksgiving favorite: stuffing.

[Photo] Cooking up a wonderful holiday

November 23, 2020
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[Photo] There is middle ground on abortion

November 19, 2020
The ability to arm ones self is a right of Americans designed to protect against the governments abuse of power.

[Photo] Guns are a tool against government tyranny

November 16, 2020
The police dont need less funding, they need ore funding for better training, says Andrew Crocker.

[Photo] OPINION: Don’t defund the police

November 4, 2020
Some seniors at B-A will be participating in their first election as registered voters.

[Photo] Some Bellwood seniors vote for the first time

November 2, 2020
The people have spoken and trick or treat night will go on tonight as planned in Bellwood borough.

[Photo] Borough of Bellwood keeps trick or treat tonight

October 29, 2020
Philadelphia joined a number of urban areas across the country this week when riots erupted over tensions with police.

[Photo] Rioting in Philly must be stopped

October 29, 2020
All meals at Bellwood-Antis School District are to be replaced with pickles, as of last nights school board ruling.

[Photo] BAHS cafeteria department replaces all meals with pickles

October 8, 2020
The recent presidential debates had B-A students thinking about politics and the way our leaders should behave.

[Photo] BA reacts to presidential debate

October 6, 2020
COVID restrictions have been tightening in recent weeks.

[Photo] Students required to wear hazmat suits

October 2, 2020
The lotus flower symbolizes that there is beauty even in the darkest of places.

[Photo] You Matter

September 29, 2020
Developing a strong self image can be a challenge throughout middle and high school.

[Photo] Gaining a sense of self

September 28, 2020
Bellwood experienced one of the worst fires in town history 100 years ago this month.

[Photo] Bellwood History 101: Bellwood fire 1920

September 23, 2020
Today is a day to show gratitude.

[Photo] HOLIDAY-ISH: World Gratitude Day

September 21, 2020
Students and teachers, like B-A middle school teacher Mr. Partner, have adapted to online learning.

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May 31, 2020
Yakuza Kiwami builds on Yakuza Zero.

[Photo] Game On: Yakuza Kiwami

May 29, 2020
Plague Inc. may be the perfect pandemic mobile game.

[Photo] Game On: Plague Inc.

May 5, 2020
B-A teachers are dealing with the challenge of teaching their classes and their own children from home.

[Photo] B-A teachers balance teaching classes, children remotely

April 28, 2020
Check out this game to pass your time in quarantine.

[Photo] GAME ON: Yakuza Zero

April 20, 2020
The effects of the coronavirus pandemic have been devastating, but its not the worlds first pandemic.

[Photo] COVID-19 is another in a long line of deadly pandemics

April 17, 2020
The Bellwood-Antis School District continues to update and improve its coronoavirus preparedness plan.

[Photo] B-A continuous moves to avoid, prepare for corona

March 12, 2020
Hitters will have to replace some popular bats from last season.

[Photo] NFHS slamming baseball bans

March 9, 2020
This week we reflect on the cartoons of our youth.

[Photo] Power of Three: Cartoons

March 6, 2020
Theres tons of proof of the Astros wrongdoings.

[Photo] A big scandal but fans won’t like the outcome

March 3, 2020
MLB should deliver a harsh penalty to the Astros to send a message.

[Photo] Cheating scandal rocks baseball world

March 3, 2020
Students across the country are fighting mental health and suicide.

[Photo] Youth suicide rates continue to rise

March 2, 2020
There are plenty of fandoms out there. Here are three of the best.

[Photo] POWER OF 3: Fandoms

February 26, 2020
These are the streaming you need if youve only got a limited number of choices.

[Photo] Streaming service survival island

February 25, 2020
The latest installment of The Cure.

[Photo] The Cure: Chaper 5

February 24, 2020
Check out the three best survival video games.

[Photo] THE POWER OF THREE: Survival video games

February 10, 2020
The Rise of Skywalker may not be the movie everyone wanted, but it is a fitting part of the Star Wars saga.

[Photo] Did Rise of Skywalker properly wrap up the Star Wars saga

January 21, 2020
The Cure: Chapter 4.

[Photo] THE CURE: Chapter 4

January 16, 2020
The Mandalorian has expanded the Star Wars universe.

[Photo] 3 reasons to watch The Mandalorian

January 6, 2020
The teachers at B-A have been very good this year and have some interesting gifts on their Christmas wish lists.

[Photo] B-A teachers Christmas wish list

December 24, 2019
Dont monkey around. Celebrate Monkey Day!

[Photo] HOLIDAY-ISH: International Monkey Day

December 13, 2019
Check out three top streaming services.

[Photo] Power of Three: Streaming Platforms

December 12, 2019
The Cure, chapter 3 is out!

[Photo] This or That: Thanksgiving Edition

November 22, 2019
Writer Caroline Nagle believes pro-life includes caring for children who may not be born healthy.

[Photo] What Gives Life Its Value?

November 22, 2019
What makes mean people the popular ones?

[Photo] Why are mean people popular?

November 4, 2019
The Cure Chapter 2

[Photo] The Cure: Chapter 2

November 4, 2019
Call of Duty Modern warfare; November 1, 2019.

[Photo] GAME ON: Call of Duty Modern Warfare

November 1, 2019
Vaping is growing into a national epidemic where young people are concerned.

[Photo] Rise in teen vaping concerns B-A teachers, officials

October 10, 2019
The Cure

[Photo] The Cure

October 7, 2019
National Golf Day

[Photo] HOLIDAY-ISH – National Golf Lover’s Day!

October 4, 2019
Today is the day to celebrate one of Americas finest meals.

[Photo] HOLIDAY-ISH: National Hamburger Day

September 18, 2019
The Bellwood-Antis baseball team is hosting its fourth golf outing fundraiser.

[Photo] Baseball Team to Hold 4th Annual Golf Outing

August 30, 2019
You choose your own destiny.

[Photo] Mastering High School: Destiny

May 23, 2019
There are more great movies to come, even after the long-awaited Endgame.

[Photo] Most Anticipated Movies of 2019

May 14, 2019
Not everyone is made to be or desires to be a high school leader.

[Photo] Mastering High School: Leadership

April 29, 2019
Homelessness is an issue affecting many school districts across the U.S., and Bellwood-Antis is no exception.

[Photo] BASD combats homelessness among students

April 12, 2019
Driving safety is extremely important on prom night

[Photo] Drunk Driving on Prom Night

April 9, 2019
Bellwood-Antis and Tyrone each experienced power outages on Monday that affected the school day.

[Photo] Bellwood-Antis experiences major power outage

April 8, 2019
Sometimes the grass isnt greener.

[Photo] Holiday-Ish: Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day

March 29, 2019
Wonderful Winter fairy tale

[Photo] HOLIDAY-ISH: National tell a fairy tale day

February 26, 2019
The unified bocce team kicks its season off tomorrow.

[Photo] Unified bocce team begins season tomorrow

February 4, 2019
Heres how you can make your 2019 a great year.

[Photo] Mastering High School: How to Stick With Your New Year’s Resolution

January 13, 2019
Come learn the importance of the wonderful apricot.

[Photo] HOLIDAY-ISH: National Apricot Day

January 9, 2019
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