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The Student News Site of BASIS Independent McLean

The BIM Bulletin

The Student News Site of BASIS Independent McLean

The BIM Bulletin

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Animal Ethics- Space Restraints
Heather C. February 8, 2024

Imagine being 5 years old again, and you and your family decide to take a trip to the zoo. With the zoo being full of fun, energy, and animals,...

Small Steps, Big Changes
Advice
Small Steps, Big Changes
Leena M. and Sarah B. January 22, 2024

As the new year begins and school work picks back up, it is important to prioritize self care and practice healthy habits. Here are some tips...

Heather C. 26 does the rounding stretch with her horse Apollo.
Advice
10 Things to Do With Your Animal
Heather C. October 26, 2023

Dogs. Cats. Hamsters. Fish. Many BIM students have animals at home, ranging from the energetic parrot to the hardworking horse. With so much...

Navigating the Close-Knit Community of BIM
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Navigating the Close-Knit Community of BIM
Charlemagne G. ‘27, Columnist / Reporter • October 16, 2023

It is hard coming to a new school, especially when everyone already knows each other. Everyone wants to fit in, become friends with fellow students,...

Credit: Paloma M.
Advice
A Guide to Surviving Valentine's Day: A High School Student’s Diary
Hera L., Staff Writer • February 15, 2023

Ahh, Valentine’s day. The day of love, chocolate, and kisses. (Hershey Kisses, of course.) It’s an infamous day that can either go really...

Letter to the Ninth Graders
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Letter to the Ninth Graders
Ash V, News Editor • September 22, 2021

Dear BIM Ninth Graders,  For those coming from other schools BASIS Independent McLean can be an exciting yet confusing experience. This article...

Advice
Take a Break to Bake!
Anjali J., Advertising Director • September 20, 2021

It is no secret that once the school year starts, stress levels rise exponentially. Homework, exams, and extracurriculars can sometimes make...

CARLs Study Secrets
Advice
CARL's Study Secrets
May 14, 2021

Hey everyone, it’s CARL, back with some great news! Summer is just around the corner! School is almost over, and soon you’ll be able to kick...

Count on CARL: How to Manage Stress and Unwind Over the Weekend
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Count on CARL: How to Manage Stress and Unwind Over the Weekend
CARL February 23, 2021

Picture this: It’s close to midnight, and you have school the next day. Instead of being in bed, you’re up late working on a project that’s...

Count on CARL
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Count on CARL
CARL November 20, 2020

Hi everyone, I’m CARL, the BASIS Independent McLean school mascot! I joined the school last year, in the hopes of being able to help show some...