Opinion – The Burke Beat

Should pineapple go on pizza?

October 14, 2019

The age old debate of if pineapple should go on pizza should finally be settled, and if you ask me, pineapple belongs no where near one of the best foods on Earth. The sweet taste of pineapple is wonderful by itself as well as...

Education after high school necessary for success

Natalie Martin

September 9, 2019

Is education after high school necessary for success? I think the answer is indisputable. Yes. When we look at the facts, a college graduate and a high school graduate doing the same job earn very different wages. Having a bachelor's...

Review: Paranormal, true crime podcast, a must-listen over the holiday break

Zoe Sanders, News Editor

December 21, 2018

In the past few years the world has seen a rise in interest in podcasts. Among the many podcasts that have become readily available recently, a plethora of true crime and supernatural have surfaced. And That’s Why We Drink is...

How well is Burke preparing seniors for college?

Zoe Sanders, News Editor

December 20, 2018

With the semester almost over, deadlines for things such as college applications, scholarships and the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) are coming up quick. At this critical time in preparing for our future, many...

Top 5 Christmas movies

Zoe Sanders, News Editor

December 17, 2018

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – 1989 An all-time favorite of my family and I, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is undeniably the best Christmas movie of all time. Hitting movie theatres on December 1, 19...

My thoughts on trends

Caban Willms, Editor

November 30, 2018

I once asked myself, “How did this thing become something everybody is doing now?” Then I immediately answered, “oh, because its either fun, stupid, catchy, or mix of all of it”. Fair enough there is no shortage to ideas...

Caban’s Corner: Remakes, why you do dis?

Caban Willms, Editor/Sunshine Coordinator

October 22, 2018

Welcome back to Caban’s Corner everybody; whoo! This first edition is about Netflix and how remakes are getting kind of lame. Alright let’s do this. Netflix is a wonderful thing. It brings us the movies we watch ...

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Grace Martis, News Editor

October 2, 2018

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Mollie Tibbetts death strikes concern in young women

Grace Martis, News Editor

September 20, 2018

On July 18th, 2018 University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts disappeared and was missing for an excruciating 33 days before the eventual discovery of her body on Tuesday, August 21st, 2018. Tibbetts went missing while dog sitting for her boyfriend...

Jerald Abington Jr.

August 23, 2018

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August 13, 2018

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Go beyond a single photo with slideshows

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August 13, 2018

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