Blen Belachew, Chief Writer
Blen Belachew is a senior and the Chief Writer this year for The Express. This is her second year on staff. Outside of newspaper, Blen is involved in NHS, NEHS, Psi Alpha, Kay Club, Quill and Scroll and Spanish NHS. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends, taking walks, binging Netflix and listening to music. Blen is excited for the upcoming school year on staff and as a senior!
![Navigating relationships and finding dates for school dances in high school can be complicated. Senior Gabi McFall said that being in a long-term relationship has helped alleviate this pressure. “It takes a lot of stress off my shoulders because I don't have to worry about who I'm going with,” McFall said. “He still sometimes gives me flowers and [asks], ‘Do you want to be my date?’ even though I already knew I was going to be.”](https://bvnwnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_3669-e1730336233158-1200x763.jpg)
![During his 7th hour honors chemistry class, sophomore Aadit Gupta [right] learns how to count in large amounts by measuring mass with his classmate Dhirav Kamble [left], Sept. 15. “Taking an all honors and AP schedule makes it hard to keep up with work and takes up a lot of family time and time away from friends,” Gupta said. “If you handle it responsibly though, it will definitely have a positive impact.”](https://bvnwnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FINAL-1200x853.jpg)