Peoria, Arizona
Disclaimer: This article reflects the author’s opinion, not the Bugle’s. What first comes to mind when you think of capitalism? For me, the words innovation and competition come to my mind. Although some may think these two words might be basic descriptions, it is actually the beauty that unlocks the real truth about capitalism. Although […]
Preface: This article was written using an interview conducted with Aaron Poggi – a current BASIS Peoria dean and former correctional officer. Read the interview here: https://basisbugle.com/mr-poggi-interview-and-the-juvenile-prison-system/mounikamandhari/. The other interview mentioned was conducted by Nicolas Williams in an L.A. Youth Article. What do you see in this picture? At first glance the baby blue wall […]
In the age of the internet and mass media, many things are easily fabricated and faked. Deepfakes are among them. But, what is a deepfake? A deepfake is a fake, highly realistic image, video, or audio created by artificial intelligence that uses neural learning to fabricate them. The AI creates fake media after it analyzes […]
This year, I played a game that I’ve been putting off for a while. It’s an amazing game that I’ve been playing nonstop. The game in question is “The Binding Of Isaac: Repentance.” This game is incredibly comprehensive and so unbelievably fun to play that I just can’t get over it; I’m constantly playing it […]
Everyone who goes to BASIS has heard of the Annual Teacher Fund (ATF) which is money given by generous donors, mostly parents of BASIS students and is used to give our teachers bonuses at the end of the year for all their hard work throughout the year. But many people just ignore every call to […]
Cookies are fantastic little treats that many enjoy on various occasions. Sometimes, people eat cookies in the morning as a little breakfast dessert with some coffee. Others will eat cookies with a glass of milk before they go to bed. Whenever the moment, cookies are a comforting munch for almost all times of the day. […]
Chipotle Mexican Grill has recently added another meat option to its menu: brisket. This new protein can be found at US and Canadian restaurants for a limited time only. According to Chipotle, the brisket is smoked, charred, and seasoned with a medley of spices including fire-roasted jalapeños and chipotle chili peppers before being finished off […]
China has recently announced extensive regulations targeting youth gaming. For those under 18 years of age, their gaming hours have been drastically reduced to a mere three hours per week. They may only game from 8 to 9pm on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. These new laws are a hard hit to the world’s […]
You see large, stony pillars towering over you. You see their slender curves and sharp edges. You make out a sort of cross on the top of the tallest one. You see a jagged crown on another. Castle towers rest on the very edge of your vision. Great horsemen and their noble steeds stand frozen […]
Politics – Humanity’s Achilles heel. Touchy topics such as abortion, gun rights, environmental safety among others have caused great barriers among countries, states, and even families all over the world. While new controversies continue to sprout daily, the stability of the world is truly being tested with deeper rifts among politicians and the general public. […]
With the advent of Covid, the world has suffered a myriad of unthinkable hardships, heavily affecting citizens all around the globe. However, during these hellish times, another virus has resurged with full force – racism. To be more specific, there has been increased prejudice against Asian Americans and more distinctly, the Chinese. This vile bug […]
Chipotle is a titan in the fast-food industry and is best known for its hardcore fanbase and its excellent food safety record. The Mexican chain has recently come out with its newest product – the quesadilla. After beta testing in various locations, they decided to pull the trigger, leading to a nationwide release. The product […]
After a grueling school day, I was finally able to relax and waste time like I usually do. Like a pregnant mother, I developed some uncomfortable cravings during the day that needed to be satiated immediately. I was craving Vietnamese food, so I went back to my all time favorite Vietnamese restaurant Pho Tranh in […]
Starting this school year, all of our school’s students have been moved to the online platform Microsoft Teams for learning. Compared to last year’s online format where most teachers didn’t hold mandatory attendance, this year drastically changed by forcing everyone to attend all of their virtual, 50-minute classes. Personally, I am not a huge fan […]
Asian food is unbelievably diverse. While I may be experienced with things like Chinese or Japanese, Vietnamese food is unexplored territory for me. I will admit that I’ve had your typical Banh mi and Pho, but I would still consider myself a virgin to Vietnamese food. Arizona isn’t necessarily an enclave of good Vietnamese restaurants […]
During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have experienced numerous hardships that only a few could recover from. The economic downturn has resulted in a worrisome spike in unemployment; resultantly, both businesses and laborers have financially suffered to extents comparable to the Great Depression. Given the government’s diverse legislature and modern economic knowledge, it […]
The level of political partisanship is at an all time high. Americans are so divided that the security of our nation is in grave danger. Partisanship is undermining hundreds of years of American progress, but nothing is being done to stop it. With the advent of the 21st century’s technologies, this problem is being exacerbated […]
The danger of falling into an abusive relationship is even greater when you’re an LGBTQ+ teen. Because of the limited dating pool, it can seem like you have to get with and stay with the first person who wants to pursue a relationship with you. Otherwise, you simply won’t get the chance to experience requited […]
While many teenagers are constantly browsing Instagram or sending snaps to god knows who, I have an odd obsession with Yelp. I can spend hours scrolling through the app, drooling over all the insane food pics. One day, I happened to browse upon a top-rated barbecue place called Bobby-Q. Intrigued by its creative name, I […]
We’ve all heard of urban myths. Most of them are horror stories about creepy monsters who are out to hunt you. They’re called creepypastas, stuff that would keep you up at night. However, urban legends are far more than just that — they’re beautiful, written works of imagination that send you down a deep train […]
Thirty-one years ago, my parents decided to embark on a journey to America whilst leaving their native China behind. They were in pursuit of the “American Dream” or as I like to say, “Get Rich.” They decided to settle down in Arizona of all places. Shortly thereafter, God blessed them with an angel—the birth of yours […]
Costco. A place so special to me that no words can truly express my deep love for this company. From the shopping carts whizzing past each other to the massive pallets of goods stacked perfectly upon each other, I love it all. Throughout my entire life, Costco has always been there for me and we’ve […]
On February 18th, 6 people held a sparring match in Las Vegas. You may have heard of it. It was the Democratic Presidential Debate.Harsh words and quippy one liners; Wednesday’s debate was full of intense policy deliberations and fierce discussion between the democratic candidates. Some of the intense rivalries became very apparent. Senator Klobuchar went […]
Over the course of the year, we’ve had two pep rallies with one more soon to be on the way. The pep rallies were implemented to make Basis seem like a “normal” school, but overall a large number of students find these pep rallies to be more of a chore rather than the crowd pleasing […]
