Anjali J., Advertising Director
• October 28, 2021
Here’s the perfect brown sugar cinnamon cake for the autumn season! If you’re unsure of your baking talent, then don’t worry! This recipe is suitable for people of all skill levels, and I’ve provided...
Melis O., Op-Ed Editor and Yearbook Liaison
• October 14, 2021
Corporate negligence is actively practiced by many large businesses. The mistreatment of employees and consumers can be considered corporate negligence specifically when the results of actions can be foreseen...
The BIM Hybrid Learning Model was implemented in the 2020-2021 school year as a result of COVID-19. A schedule in which half the school (red cohort) would come to school on Monday and Tuesday and the other...
Introducing the House System to BASIS Independent McLean
Many of you have probably heard about the House System but only to the extent that it exists. So what exactly is its purpose and what does it...
The Color of Snow
Color forgotten
The splatter of war’s temper
Snow will remember
What Happened?
Pitter, patter, plop
Skitter, skatter, drop, chop, flop
Then, all was silent.
The...
A couple of years ago, when I was in the awkward stage of trying to discover what I would like for my future and what I wouldn’t, I asked myself: What exactly is journalism? What can it provide? According...
Dear BIM Ninth Graders,
For those coming from other schools BASIS Independent McLean can be an exciting yet confusing experience. This article will not clear up any of that confusion because I am...
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 students feel overtaken by stress and anxiety. Although there...
This month Mr. Jason Shorbe joins BASIS Independent McLean as the new Head of School. By way of an introduction, the BIM Bulletin has prepared a brief interview with Mr. Shorbe.
BIM Bulletin: How...
So many high school students dream of getting into an Ivy League university. The idea of going to such a well-known school often brings a smile to their faces, but the pressure of getting into such a competitive...
“I’m not a feminist but I believe in equality,” is a statement said far too often. Many people express their firm beliefs in equality yet make sure to mention that they are not a feminist. It is...
After seventeen years of hiding deep underground, cicadas are expected to invade the east side of the United States. The 2021 cicadas are known as Brood X, and will be the biggest out of the fifteen...
