The Lookout October Newsletter
October 26th, 2026
Our Definitive Guide to Local Apple Cider Donuts
By Benjamin Carpenter, 2030
Autumn is here, and with it comes the many delicious baked treats associated with it. Pecan bars, pumpkin bread, maple cookies. And my personal favorite: Apple cider donuts.
Student Voices: Isolation on Hanscom Air Force Base
By Logan Toth, 2027
Hanscom students make up about 12% of Bedford High Schoolâs student body as of this year. All are military dependents, children of active service members or retired members of the United States military. With an increase of incoming freshmen that attended Hanscom Middle School last year, many of the difficulties of living on Hanscom are entering the conversation.
Common Fall Rituals in Paganism
By Cara Lynch-Daneshvar, 2028
Most Pagan rituals in the fall focus on giving thanks, honoring the harvest, balancing light with dark, and preparing for the colder, darker months ahead.
The Radioactive Glow Up: Come See BHSâs Radium Girls
By Mr. Dolan, Daisy Bhatt 2028, Kyoko James 2028, and Kaitlyn Munsie 2029
Bedford High School is excited to present Radium Girls on Friday, November 13 from 7-9 pm, and Saturday, November 14 with 1-3 pm and 7-9 pm showings. Tickets can be purchased here. To help viewers prepare for the experience, this preview includes the premise of the play, the cast list, and a few key questions with cast and crew members.
Academy of Natural Sciences Museum Closes Suddenly
By Ash Fossey, 2029
On September 30th the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, the oldest natural history museum in the Americas, closed its doors for good. This decision came with only a monthâs notice with the president of the university informing the staff the same day as the public in hopes of limiting resistance to the idea.
The Public Health Club: A Profile
By Eleanor Chao, 2029
The Public Health Club is new this year, started by Esha Girase, Ria Girase, and Claire Morrissey. It focuses on promoting health in the BHS community through encouraging healthy habits and sharing poll data. Each of the three club leaders were interviewed, and the answers in this interview transcript are a blend of their responses.
The Animal Advocacy Club: A Profile
By Jana Safieddine, 2027
- What is/are the names of the founders of the club?
I (Olivia Washington) am the President and founder of Bedford Animal Advocacy but I have a leadership team of Skye Hybl, Taevy Malone, Hannah Malenchini, Avery Malenchini, Grace Collins, Abbey Miller, and Halle Burke.
- What inspired you to start the club?
I have been volunteering at the Lowell Humane Society for the last year and I have seen...
The Photography Club: A Profile
By Joy Morrison 2029
Rae Hsu, one of the leaders of the Photography Club took the time to be interviewed about the club. To start with, this club meets every other week in room A108 after school from 2:30-3:30. The advisor for it is Mr. Skaggs. In this club they donât just take photos, they learn about composing and editing them.
The movie Mona Lisaâs Smile
CHIIKAWA!!!!!!
Apple cider donuts
Visit a pumpkin patch
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Muppets: Most Wanted
Pirating âDonât Hug Me Iâm Scaredâ :)
- When you favorite show gets moved to an obscure streaming service that you need to pay for, or when you are in the middle of a movie when it does the same
- When Google Classroom doesnât lead to you to the assignment it gives you a notification for
- Dry cookies
- Raisins in desserts
- AI users, specifically when teachers use it to grade
- Quizlet + subscriptions (just let me studyyyyyyyyyy)
- Awful picture day pictures
- Tim Cook
- Heartbeat, Heartbreak by Shihoko Hirata
- Honey by Vacations
- Black Sheep Brie Larson Version by Metric
- Thank You I Guess by Forrest Nolan
- She Needs Him by Herâs
- Creativity Song by DHMIS
- Born to Lead by Operation Mincemeat
- They Will Bury Me a Woman by rainyholmes
- Falling Up by Will Wood
- Half-Decade Hangover by Will Wood
- One of the Greats by Florence + the Machine
- Free by Florence + the Machine
- Zombie by The Cranberries
- Dreams by the Cranberries
- Linger by The Cranberries
- Ghost Love Score by Nightwish
- Fell in Love in October by Girl in Red
- Do I Clench My Fist? by ridgeclub
- Bitter Water by The Oh Hellos
- Would That I by Hozier
- Iâll Believe In Anything by Wolf Parade
- The Book Lovers by Broadcast
- The Boy by The Smashing Pumpkins