The Charger

Online personalization pioneers popular business model

March 13, 2020

BG’s math team teaches new skills outside of math class

March 13, 2020

BG’s math team has been working hard and meeting every week to prepare students for the many competitions throughout the year. Recently, they finished the math team ICTM Regionals and are currently practicing for the North Suburb...

Part-time jobs and athletics provide differing lessons for after high school

Sriman Narayanan, Editor-in-Chief

March 13, 2020

While the academic courses at BG do a great deal to prepare students for their lives after high school, many students take it upon themselves to go the extra mile; some enroll in athletics, while others pick up part-time jobs. ...

Arachnophobia:Anxiety caused in the presence of spiders

Ola Rembiszewska, In-Depth Editor

March 13, 2020

Arachnophobia, otherwise known as the fear of spiders, is a fairly common phobia that, depending on the severity, may greatly impact the way a person lives. According to Psycom.net, a discussion website on mental health, one i...

TikTok appeals to teenagers with targeted content and realistic perspective

Zoey Heinrich, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

March 13, 2020

In 2014, Musical.ly launched as a lip-syncing app with the intention of serving as an outlet for young people to express themselves through comedy, dance and music. Although popular among middle schoolers, the app was perceive...

Music Workshop has students develop creativity through songwriting

Phoebe Rusch, Entertainment Editor

March 13, 2020

Music Workshop is a more recent course opened up in BG, the course being around for two years. In this class, students are able to produce music in Garageband, learn an instrument and much more. “We’ve had students do songwriting and s...

New Year’s resolutions reinforce the importance of self-growth and goal-setting

Emma Manukian, News Editor

February 7, 2020

On Jan. 1, everyone seems to have an idea of how they want their new year to look, from healthier habits to learning new skills. Although some set goals intended for the entire year ahead, more often than not, they don’t end up fo...

Teenagers in the workforce become prevalent as local restaurant near BGHS are hiring

February 7, 2020

Nomophobia: No phone causes extreme panic and discomfort

Ola Rembiszewska, In-Depth Editor

February 7, 2020

Nomophobia is the fear of being without a phone. Nomophobia stems from the increased reliance on technology and worry over what might happen if you can’t access information quickly. People with nomophobia sometimes experience...

New private lesson tutoring system in place for band students

February 7, 2020

New private lesson tutoring system in place for band students

Phoebe Rusch, Entertainment Editor

February 7, 2020

Private lessons for band students here at BG have been a supplemental part of the band program for years. Band tutors help band students to master their craft and improve their musical skills. “An outside tutor helps you get ready for ...

Zoos and aquariums strive toward realistic environments for animal health benefits

February 7, 2020