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The Student News Site of Bellevue West Senior High School

The Thunderbeat
The Student News Site of Bellevue West Senior High School

The Thunderbeat
All content by Nathan Hawkins
Review: Donald Glover's "Guava Island" fails to connect music and acting career

Review: Donald Glover’s “Guava Island” fails to connect music and acting career

Nathan Hawkins, Sports & Managing Editor
April 18, 2019
World Language department celebrates language education

World Language department celebrates language education

Nathan Hawkins, Managing & Sports Editor
April 17, 2019
The Breakdown: Nathan's Final Four Predictions

The Breakdown: Nathan’s Final Four Predictions

Nathan Hawkins, Managing Editor
April 6, 2019
Focus. Senior Nico Felici concentrates all his energy on making a free throw in the game against Millard South on Feb. 15, 2019.

Boys basketball team had state in their sights all season

Nathan Hawkins, Managing Editor
March 7, 2019
Tiffany and Nathan predict the Oscars

Tiffany and Nathan predict the Oscars

Tiffany Domingo and Nathan Hawkins
February 23, 2019
Bellevue born entrepreneur speaks to business classes

Bellevue born entrepreneur speaks to business classes

Nathan Hawkins, Sports/Managing Editor
November 16, 2018
Opinion: Journalists need access to hold government accountable

Opinion: Journalists need access to hold government accountable

Nathan Hawkins, Managing Editor
November 10, 2018
Graphic by Alex Toth

Songs of the month: October

Alex Toth and Nathan Hawkins
October 31, 2018
The Breakdown: Nathan's 2018-2019 NBA predictions

The Breakdown: Nathan’s 2018-2019 NBA predictions

Nathan Hawkins, Managing Editor
October 25, 2018
Football preview: Q & A with Coach Huffman

Football preview: Q & A with Coach Huffman

Nathan Hawkins, Managing and Sports Editor
August 24, 2018
Students await their words in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" in March 2017.

Auditioning for school musical proves that stepping out of your comfort zone can be rewarding

Nathan Hawkins, Broadcast Manager
April 20, 2018
Curtis Gocke talks to the wrestlers in his introductory meeting on April 10, 2017.

Bellevue West welcomes new wrestling coach

Nathan Hawkins, Broadcast Manager
April 18, 2018

Recap: Girls’ soccer shuts out Omaha Northwest

Nathan Hawkins, Broadcast Manager
March 27, 2018
Bellevue West alum C.J. Johnson runs down field in a 2014 football game against Omaha Central.

T-Bird Update: Alumnus C.J. Johnson succeeds in D-I football

Nathan Hawkins, Broadcast Manager
December 22, 2017
Early school times detrimental to students

Early school times detrimental to students

Nathan Hawkins, Broadcast Manager
November 1, 2017

Huffman sees potential in upcoming season

Nathan Hawkins, Broadcast Manager
August 24, 2017

NBA Finals prediction pits MVP against super-team

Nathan Hawkins, Reporter
June 1, 2017

State Track: Harkey wins 400 meter dash, T-Birds nab eight medals

Nathan Hawkins, Reporter
May 24, 2017
Substitute Fred Link sits down with a book in a teacher's desk.

Learning fuels BPS substitute

Nathan Hawkins, Reporter
March 28, 2017
Sophomore Nico Felici sets up the play during the basketball game on Feb 10. The Bellevue West Thunderbirds took the win over the Fremont Tigers 59-42.

Boy’s Basketball Recap: Thunderbirds defeat Fremont Tigers 59-42

Nathan Hawkins, Reporter
February 14, 2017
Senior Collin Richards heads down the court in the annual West-East basketball game. Richards finished the night with 15 points.

Boys’ Basketball Recap: Bellevue West wins annual rivalry game

Nathan Hawkins, Reporter
January 24, 2017
Captains from Bellevue West and Omaha North meet on field at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln prior to kickoff.

Recap: T-Birds win Class A State Football Championship

Nathan Hawkins, Reporter
November 23, 2016
Signs dot the grass in front of Bellevue West Monday morning, wishing the football players good luck before their state final.

State Football Final Preview: Huffman takes talented team to Lincoln

Nathan Hawkins, Reporter
November 21, 2016

To vote or not to vote

Nathan Hawkins, Reporter
November 8, 2016
Freshman wide receiver Zavier Betts outruns Millard West defenders.

Football Quarterfinals Recap: Bellevue West advances to state semifinals, break records

Nathan Hawkins, Reporter
November 5, 2016
Football Playoff Recap: Bellevue West handles Lincoln High, advance to quarterfinals

Football Playoff Recap: Bellevue West handles Lincoln High, advance to quarterfinals

Nathan Hawkins, Reporter
November 1, 2016
Loyselle, Mullendore wrap up golf season with state appearance

Loyselle, Mullendore wrap up golf season with state appearance

Nathan Hawkins, Reporter
October 29, 2016
Go Diego go: student-athlete excels both in classroom and on field

Go Diego go: student-athlete excels both in classroom and on field

Nathan Hawkins, Reporter
October 7, 2016
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