Senior Class of 2021: Preparing for College
by Kaden Starkey, staff writer The college application process is underway for the current senior class of 2021. As deadlines approach, the students are tying up any loose ends, with the hopes that it is good enough for acceptance into the college of their choice. A college application is a sort of form that one…
After Graduation Alternatives to a Traditional Four-Year University
by Serena Gestring, staff writer Fifty-nine percent of teenagers plan to attend a four-year college course after high school, according to 2020 statistics. A lot of careers do require a college degree, but that is not the only option. Community college, technical or trade school, apprenticeships, the military, mission trips, and gap years are all…
The Ancient and Bizzare Biochemistry of the Platypus
By Colleen Bungard, staff writer Most people know them for their peculiar appearances, but the platypus has more than just looks: a 2018 study conducted by the University of Adelaide revealed the presence of a protein in their venom and gut that could revolutionize the way we treat type 2 diabetes. It’s a fairly recent…
Behind the Scenes of COVID-19
by Aliscia Phillips, staff writer With the spread of coronavirus, front line workers and first responders continue to risk their lives to help those in need. One registered nurse takes on the hardships of a pandemic head-on. This nurse, who has requested to remain anonymous, works primarily with digestive disease but, because of her line…
Diabetes affects more than 100 million Americans including Bio-Med staff and students
By Evelyn Berry, staff writer According to the CDC, in America today 30.3 million people have diabetes. That’s about 9.4% of the population. Further research suggests that 7.2 million people (23.8%) have the disease but are not diagnosed. Diabetes is caused when the immune system attacks insulin cells, which causes the body to no longer…
Shake off Senioritis! Stay Motivated Senior Year
By Aliscia Phillips, Staff Writer Note: This article was written prior to the state’s stay-at-home order. Senioritis is a common phenomenon in students nearing graduation. It’s typically classified as a lack of motivation and occurs because students get caught under the false assumption that they don’t have to try as hard since they are so…
Kicking it Outside of School: Elizabeth Morisak
By Christian Watkins, contributor To explore the diverse and interesting lives of Bio-med students outside of school and highlight the talents and skills of our peers, The Hive will spotlight athletes throughout the year. Elizabeth Morisak agreed to share her time and talk about her time as a goalie with the Streetsboro’s soccer team and…
House Bill Raises Question of Religion in Schools
By Benjamin Morgan, staff writer Will Ohio students be allowed to answer homework and test questions according to their religious beliefs rather than what they learned in class? That’s the question on the minds of many students, educators, administrators and parents who are wondering what impact a new Ohio House bill would have if passed…
Dreams Taking Flight: Dominic Russo With the Akron Aero Design Team
By Jacob Rude Senior Dominic Russo’s internship at The University of Akron reflects his eccentric soul and eclectic personality. He was finally able to obtain his internship after contacting fifteen other companies, where none attempted to work with him or even respond to him. His brother, Robert Russo, himself a Bio-Med alumnus, helped Dominic out…
Generation Z Spearheading Social Change
By Benjamin Morgan and Skylar Cole Generation Z is preparing to enter the adult world en masse, and the recent wave of student activism shows that many members of this group aren’t willing to sit back and wait for change. Across the world, teenagers have gone on strike in opposition to the injustice they see…
Interview: Miss Hisey Awarded OLSEN STEM Teaching Award
By Colleen Bungard Last June, Miss Candace Hisey, Bio-Med’s sophomore ELA teacher, earned the Excellence in STEM Teaching Award for her innovative integration of STEM in her classroom. The award is given yearly to a teacher in the state of Ohio who teaches STEM principles in unique and effective ways. It is funded by the…
New Biomedical Engineering Teacher Shares Her Background
By Aliscia Phillips Mrs. Cassandra Bonvissuto, a recent addition to the Bio-Med Science Academy staff, currently teaches biomedical engineering to the juniors. Her passion for science started before she can remember and has stuck with her throughout her life. She explained how she likes the subject because of how broad it is and enjoys the…
Abigail Longstreth Gets her Hands Dirty with Soil and Water Conservation
By Jacob Rude Abigail Longstreth’s senior internship is at Portage Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) in Ravenna, where she is able to make connections with government officials and gain experience with environmental science. The Portage SWCD is an independent division of the Ohio Department of Agriculture that provides support for issues including soils, streams,…
Cows!
By Colleen Bungard During fair week this year, students had to figure out how they would address the fictional scenario of a federal law limiting cattle numbers being passed. In a study conducted by Australia’s University of the Sunshine Coast in 2005, a genus of seaweed called Asparagopsis has been shown to reduce the amount…
The Clubs of Bio-Med
By Evelyn Berry There are nineteen clubs at Bio-Med Science Academy, and each offers a unique aspect of the Bio-Med experience. Of these nineteen clubs, there are five competitive clubs, four committees, three educational groups, and seven leisure clubs. The competitive teams in Bio-Med offer students the chance to compete both locally and across the…
New Social Studies Teacher Brings Unique Experience to Bio-Med Science Academy
By Aliscia Phillips Mr. Marteau, the new sophomore social studies instructor, hadn’t always wanted to be a teacher. In fact, he graduated from Kent State with a degree in criminal justice and previously worked as a claims investigator for an auto insurance company in Columbus. However, he later returned to school to earn his master’s…
Educational Models of Civic Institutions Offer Crucial Experiences to Students
By Ben Morgan Bio-Med offers multiple student-run organizations that provide our community with experience and education in real-world institutions. Some of the most crucial lessons students take away from school are those on civic responsibility and the structure of the real world. These lessons are taught by allowing students to participate in mockups of some…
Bio-Med Senior Turns Next Page with Internship
By Jacob Rude Stephanie Ijoma’s senior internship is working with author James Renner, where she has been tasked with finding “true crime stories,” as well as supernatural stories on the social media website Reddit. Renner has written several non-fiction books as well as a few novels, mainly encompassing true crime and supernatural fiction. He started…
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