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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

“Just 5 more minutes.” He said half an hour ago.
Through a Different Lens
The Duality of Technology
Rodrigo G., Guest Contributor • March 2, 2022

By now, you have heard more times than you can count that the world has grown smaller because of technology, but that doesn’t diminish the...

Technology Is A Stain Of Tomato Sauce
Through a Different Lens
Technology Is A Stain Of Tomato Sauce
Maria L., Feature Director • February 7, 2022
Technology is a stain of tomato sauce splattered on the cream-carpeted floor of our heads.
The Pandemic and My Screentime
Through a Different Lens
The Pandemic and My Screentime
Anjali J., Advertising Director • February 7, 2022

Technology has always played a big role in my life. From television to my laptop and ultimately to my phone, my devices have always been the...

Introduction to the “Tech in Our Lives” Section
Through a Different Lens
Introduction to the “Tech in Our Lives” Section
Suman S., Melis O., Ash V., Anjali J, Maria L. February 7, 2022

The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly impacted our lives, for better or for worse. Along with the challenges of distance learning, students...

Doing Nothing Actually Benefits You
Through a Different Lens
Doing Nothing Actually Benefits You
Melis O., Op-Ed Editor and Yearbook Liaison • February 4, 2022

Maybe it comes with age, and, subsequently, a wider view of the world, but I have found that my life has been overwhelmed with screen time and...

Neurological Impact on Dependency on Devices and Social Media
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Neurological Impact on Dependency on Devices and Social Media
Suman S., Editor-in-Chief • February 3, 2022

To be honest, I didn’t even know how to use a computer before the pandemic. I preferred paper and pens and, combined with the fact that computers...

The Many Sides of the Internet
Through a Different Lens
The Many Sides of the Internet
Ash V., News Editor • February 2, 2022

I've noticed that recently a lot of people have started to wonder about the possible downsides of various aspects of the internet, and I understand...

Corporate Negligence - A Repeated History
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Corporate Negligence – A Repeated History
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...

Impact of Hybrid Learning: The Surprising Positives and the Predicted Negatives
Through a Different Lens
Impact of Hybrid Learning: The Surprising Positives and the Predicted Negatives
Suman S., Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2021

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...

Through a Different Lens
Why Should We Care about Journalism?
Maria L., Feature Director • September 22, 2021

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:...

Through a Different Lens
College Acceptances: What’s an “Ivy League”?
Suman S., Editor-in-Chief • June 28, 2021

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...

Through a Different Lens
“I’m not a feminist but…”
Suman S., Editor-in-Chief • May 25, 2021

“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...

Election Narratives: Through a Different Lens
Through a Different Lens
Election Narratives: Through a Different Lens
Dr. Pittman March 4, 2021

Living through the 2020 presidential election in the United States, following along with the news cycle, and conversing with our peers about...

Introduction to the New Debate Series
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Introduction to the New Debate Series
Dr. Pittman, Faculty Advisor • November 3, 2020

Debates are crucial in an election year as candidates competing for office present voters with their platforms and policy ideas. The debate stage...