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Students circle around and hype up senior Emmerie Napier as she sings "Golden" by HUNTR/X. Napier has been in choir for four years and serves as the vice president of Concert Chorale and soprano two section leader.
‘When we reach, we can fly’
Alav Madani, Reporter • May 30, 2026
A backpack is on a desk with books laid around it. The one-bag policy has been in effect for a month.
Seeing through safety
Zara Bukhari, News Editor • May 22, 2026
Sophomore Yousany Keyklyn Grenot points toward the audience while performing. Grenot sang “Just the Two Of Us” by Bill Withers, Ralph MacDonald and William Salter and “Shallow” by Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando and Andrew Wyatt.
Bellaire takes stage
Zara Bukhari, Angelina Tao, and Alav Madani • May 21, 2026
Junior Iris Yeh sings along to “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga. This was the final song in the lineup for that day.
Viva la Vida: long live life, long live karaoke!
Zoe Novak, Reporter • May 19, 2026
Features
Senior Emmerie Napier’s favorite memory of her grandmother, Hyacinth Smith, comes from their family trip to Mexico in 2021. One night before dinner, Napier didn’t like the way she looked in her dress, so Smith started encouraging her and telling her how beautiful she looked.
Plantains and pork belly
Bethel Kifle and Macy Langland • May 16, 2026
Bradley sings at a rooftop concert in collaboration with Rooftop Garden Club. These performances and ones during lunch was how the Tiger and the Lilies were able to play together after the talent show.
Rocking to the mainstage
Claire Moncrief and Vaishali Raol • May 14, 2026
Behind the pages
Behind the pages
Emily Leong, Reporter • May 13, 2026
Krishnan displays the Team USA jacket, awarded to her at the Pan American Intercollegiate Chess Championship in Chicago. Rows of trophies lined the wall behind her, symbolizing her dedication to chess.
Making her Move
Chloe Nguyen, Reporter • May 2, 2026
Opinions
The World Cup trophy is set to be awarded to the winning team of the final match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. Over half a billion tickets were requested for "the greatest sporting and social event in the history of mankind," said FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
The world lands in Houston
Roy Zhao and Alav Madani • Jun 2, 2026
There are several models throughout my house from all types of film universes, such as Marvel, Alien, Gremlins and Frankenstein. The xenomorph model is nearly 10 feet tall and has been in my movie room since we moved into our house.
My life with the monsters
Ava Novak, Reporter • May 25, 2026
I stand in front of the Jama Masjid in Chandini Chowk, Delhi. That day, my family and I went to the Qutb Minar, India Gate, and Humayan’s Tomb.
8,755 miles away from home
Vaishali Raol, Reporter • May 16, 2026
Star forward Kevin Durant wears the Houston Rockets city edition jersey. The Rockets officially traded for Durant on July 6 of last year, sending away Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and many draft picks.
The rockets that never flew
Maximus Bui, Reporter • May 4, 2026
A&E
After listening to the entire "Iceman" album, I rank it a mid-tier Drake album. The album was released on May 15, 2026. According to a recent TPP survey with more than 200 student responses, 59% were excited for the album, while 41% were not.
Frozen in repetition
Marielle Le, Reporter • May 24, 2026
Speak of the Devil
Speak of the Devil
Zoe Novak • May 21, 2026
Drunken noodles, a popular post-drinking meal intended to sober up the individual, are garnished with chili oil and lime. Our waiter recommended that we thoroughly mix the dish as the chili oil, the main contributor of spice, floated above the noodles.
Bringing the heat
Catherine Xue, Keith Luo, Jessica Wang, Mason Zhang, and Raya Jogi • May 13, 2026
Sophomore and Corporal Hailey Wong executes a floor during Varsity’s Jazz dance to “Burnin’ Up” on stage. “We had a lot of morning practices and after school rehearsals to prepare for the show,” Wong said. “In these practices we ran through every dance and re-spaced them to fit on the stage since we are usually dancing on gym floors.”
Where it all ignites
Dhara Agrawal, Photo Editor • May 13, 2026
Sports
The World Cup trophy is set to be awarded to the winning team of the final match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. Over half a billion tickets were requested for "the greatest sporting and social event in the history of mankind," said FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
The world lands in Houston
Roy Zhao and Alav Madani • Jun 2, 2026
[SPORTS TV] Kaitlin Kiew
[SPORTS TV] Kaitlin Kiew
Yuna Ji and Eva Muscal • May 28, 2026
Senior attacker Jane Apple jumps to shoot a goal after catching the ball. Apple was one of the three varsity captains this year.
Varsity girls lacrosse fall short of Lamar
Vaishali Raol, Reporter • May 16, 2026
On-Level Chemistry teacher Akintunde Odunleye floats side by side in the pool with a student. Coach O's team fell short to the students at the end of the fourth quarter.
Playing with the upper hand
Marielle Le, Reporter • May 7, 2026
Humans of Bellaire
Senior Sara Bangale poses in front of Rice University for a homecoming picture. Bangale plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin and major in international relations and global studies.
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Sara Bangale
Mariam Sheikh • Jun 4, 2026
During Bellaire’s non-conference game against Episcopal, senior and point guard Micah Joseph walks down the court while the opposing team shoots free throws. Joseph has been playing under Coach Glover for two years.
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Micah Joseph
Jun 3, 2026
Senior Madeleine Luca poses in Yellowstone National Park with a “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” scarf she crocheted. The scarf took around three hours to make.
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Madeleine Luca
Jun 2, 2026
Senior quarterback Matthew Burleigh warms up for a game by throwing the football. Although this was his first year in football, Burleigh threw a total of 694 yards in the season. 
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Matthew Burleigh
Jun 1, 2026
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Sophomore Yousany Keyklyn Grenot points toward the audience while performing. Grenot sang “Just the Two Of Us” by Bill Withers, Ralph MacDonald and William Salter and “Shallow” by Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando and Andrew Wyatt.

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