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Welcome to Beeline News, the place where the buzz is sweeter than honey. Created by the Media students at Martin Van Buren High School in Queens, we're here to dish out the latest scoop and buzz-worthy stories. Join us as we navigate the hive of our school, where every bee has a story.
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SCHOOL EVENTS


Celebration of MVB's Principle's Birthday!
Our school recently celebrated our principal’s birthday. Students and teachers wished her a happy birthday and showed appreciation for everything she has done for this school. Our principal works hard to support students, teachers, and the whole school community. She helps create a positive and safe learning environment for everyone. We are grateful for her leadership and dedication. We wish her a happy birthday and many more successful years ahead.
Fatoumata Dibba


Valentines Dance
On February 6, 2026, at 5:00 pm, Martin Van Buren held a Valentine's dance in the gym for anyone to attend! The theme was based on the usual valentines colors, red, pink, and white. Students dressed up in those colors to embrace the valentines spirit! In this event, they served food like cupcakes, bread, soda, and water to keep students satisfied and full. Even at the end of the event, students left happy no matter if they had a valentine or not. This dance helped spread love
Nayely Wellington


Freshmen Trip to United Skates of America
On February 7, 2026, the freshman class at Martin Van Buren High School was rewarded with a trip to United Skates of America in Seaford, NY after earning the highest attendance rate in the school. The class achieved recognition by constantly showing up and demonstrating responsibility. As a result of their effort and commitment, administrators organized the skating trip as a celebration of their accomplishment. The event served as both a reward and encouragement for maintaini
Lucky San


Malaka Gharib Comes to Martin Van Buren
On 16 January 2026, the author Malaka Gharib came to MVB High through Zoom to talk about her book, ‘I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir.’ The book ‘I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir' is about Malaka Gharib, the author, and her life growing up as an Egyptian-Filipino American. The story is about her struggle to fit in, balance her family’s cultures, and understand her identity while living in the United States. It takes place over different times in her lif
Bathsheba Cecil


Upcoming Senior Trip to Split Rock Resort
From January 9–11, the senior class at Martin Van Buren will take their annual senior trip to Split Rock Resort in the Poconos. A two night long trip.This highly anticipated event gives seniors the opportunity to relax and enjoy time together outside of the classroom while celebrating their final year of high school. The trip is a long-standing tradition and serves as a reward for seniors’ hard work and dedication throughout their years at MVB. During their stay at Split Rock
Tori Mcmillan
Sports Highlights


MVB JV Basketball Faces Cardozo in Season Opener
The MVB boys’ basketball season kicks off this week as the JV team gets ready to play their first game against Cardozo High School. The game will take place after school on Tuesday. Many students are excited because Cardozo is known for being a strong opponent. Coaches say the team has worked hard and is prepared for the challenge. For the past few weeks, the JV players have been practicing every day to get ready for the season. They have focused on improving their defense, s
Michael Brown


MVB Boys Basketball Team Starts Season Strong
The Martin Van Buren High School boys basketball team has kicked off the season with an impressive start, earning a big win in their first home game. Students, families, and staff filled the gym to cheer on the Bulldogs as they played with confidence and teamwork. The crowd brought energy from start to finish, showing strong support for the players. Led by their coaches, the team showed improvements in both offense and defense. Players communicated well, made smart passes, an
Justin Miller


MVB JV Volleyball: A Season of Growth and Team Spirit
The Martin Van Buren High School Girls Junior Varsity volleyball team recently wrapped up there season, showing great teamwork, dedication, and athletic skill. The team, composed of talented underclassmen, demonstrated consistent improvement and fierce determination throughout their matches. Under the guidance of their coache, the team not only honed their technical skills in serving, setting, and spiking but also a strong, supportive bond among players that was evident in e
Adelina Sanchez


Media Classes Celebrate Respect for All Week by Creating PSA Videos.
Starting on January 27th, in celebration of New York City’s Respect for All Week, Ms. Choriatis’s Multimedia Journalism classes started on the creation of Public Service Announcements. For the PSAs, students created films focused on the themes of Respect for All week. These project topics included Celebrating Kindness/Be an Ally, Anti-Bullying/Cyberbullying, Respect for Diversity, Disability, Religious Acceptance, Racial Diversity, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation, LGB
Nayely Wellington


Media Classes Design Promotional Posters for The School Community
Throughout December 17th to the 23rd, Martin Van Buren’s Multimedia Journalism class introduced a project in which students were able to unleash their creativity and artistic choices. Students were required to create a promotional poster using the skills they accumulated taught by Ms. Choriatis. Students were independently capturing photos using the correct balance of camera exposure, focus, and intent. Subsequently, these photos were imported into Canva to begin the rough dr
Nazia Niha


Media Class Field Trip to Lincoln Center
On November 19, 2025, Ms. Choriatis and Mr. McCloud took the Media and Leadership students on an exciting trip to Lincoln Center in Manhattan to watch a Japanese Anime called, “Angel’s Egg.” The Media and Leadership students left the school at 7:30am and took an hour and a half long trip on a Coach Bus to enjoy the art of theater and anime. Angel'ss Egg is animated film in Japanese and made in 1985 with a genre of Fantasy/Sci-fi. The movie was 1 hour and 11 minutes long and
Nayely Wellington
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Life at MVB


MVB is going to AMSTERDAM & PARIS!!
Martin Van Buren High School is excited to tell you about a cool trip for students! An 8 day tour to Amsterdam and Paris! This trip will happen in April 2026, during Tulip Season, which means beautiful flowers everywhere. EF tours, a company that organized school trips. The goal is for students to learn about other cultures, history, places, and to have a lot of fun! The trip will visit two amazing cities. Students will see the canals and old places in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Lenna Numa


Senior Trip to the Pocono Mountains
From January 9–11, MVB seniors attended their annual senior trip to the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, staying at Split Rock Resort. The trip gave seniors an opportunity to relax and celebrate their final year of high school together. Students traveled with chaperones and participated in activities offered by the resort throughout the three-day stay. One of the highlights of the trip was access to the indoor waterpark and swimming pool, which many students enjoyed during t
Amalia Medina


MVB's Senior Trip to Split Rock Resort in the Poconos
From January 9th to 11th, the senior class of Martin Van Buren High School went on their annual senior trip to Split Rock Resort in the Poconos. This trip provided a much-needed break and a chance for the graduating class to bond before the final stretch of their high school journey. The resort offered many activities, ensuring there was something for everyone to enjoy. Upon arrival, students quickly settled into their outfits and rooms and began exploring the resort's amenit
Nathalie Dayal
Voices and Opnions


Snow Day
Starting from Sunday night, February 22 into Monday, February 23, 2026, a snow blizzard struck multiple places, causing NYC public schools to be closed with no remote learning. This snow storm caused worldwide closures including travel bans, power outages, and closed schools. This blizzard was very unexpected and had caused an abrupt change in many schedules. The storm created 2 feet of snow in many areas with some areas reaching 2.5+ feet. The last snow day before Monday, Fe
Nayely Wellington


The Importance of School Clubs and Sports at MVB
Clubs and sports play an important role in the student experience at MVB by giving students opportunities beyond the classroom. Many students choose to participate in activities that match their interests, whether they enjoy athletics, creativity, leadership, or teamwork. These programs help make school more engaging and enjoyable for students. Being involved also allows students to feel more connected to the school community. Participating in clubs and sports at MVB helps st
Palben Patel


Tips for Managing Studying and Selfcare
With examinations coming up, last-minute study sessions, and a huge heap of work, it’s easy to lose yourself in the chaos and drift away from things that matter most. Managing the time for selfcare isn’t easy, but it definitely is possible. While studying, it’s important to keep these tips in mind. Stop procrastinating. While this feels harder than it seems, it’s time to suck it up because it’ll definitely save you in the long run. Procrastination breeds unaccountability
Nazia Niha
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