The official student news site of The Benjamin Middle School in North Palm Beach, FL

The Neersyde
The official student news site of The Benjamin Middle School in North Palm Beach, FL

The Neersyde
The official student news site of The Benjamin Middle School in North Palm Beach, FL

The Neersyde
All content by Darian Salehi
The Paroo Family, portrayed by Sarah Darby, Natalie Cona, and Samantha Treadwell, share the stage during the "Gary, Indiana" number.

Musical Theater Students Bring “Music Man” to Life

Darian Salehi and Finlay Allen
April 29, 2019
Eighth grader Kate Grande helps a special needs student from Limestone Creek Elementary run the 100-yard dash.

15th Year of Friendship Games Brings Smiles, Fulfillment

Darian Salehi and Charlie Spungin
February 5, 2019
Apple Watches are one of the most popular smartwatches on the market, but they are no longer allowed in the Middle School.

Time’s Up for Apple Watches

Darian Salehi and Darren Dharia
January 18, 2019
The sixth-grade boys get together for a picture outside the Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the contiguous United States.

Ambling Around the Ancient City

Darian Salehi, Co-Editor
December 6, 2018
The new gold iPhone Xs sports stainless steel borders and a glass back.

Looking for A New Phone? Here’s Your Guide

Darian Salehi, Co-Editor
November 9, 2018
Coach Ronald Ream speaks to students about the Honor Code.

Coach Ream Talks About Integrity, TBS History at Honor Code Assembly

Charlie Spungin and Darian Salehi
October 9, 2018
As a part of the eighth-grade class, Intro. to TV Broadcasting, Jasper Wright (mid-ground, right) helps Adam Braman with the camera as they get ready to film Anthony Pace and Antonio Gambino for a segment of TBS News.

TBS News Takes Center Stage

Charlie Spungin and Darian Salehi
September 20, 2018
Maglio Family STEM Center to Promote Technology and Growth Mindset

Maglio Family STEM Center to Promote Technology and Growth Mindset

Darian Salehi and Adam Mahmoud
August 28, 2018
Although concussions are more likely to occur in boys' lacrosse, some female players would welcome a more physical game. Here, eighth grader Eden Josza heads downfield against Palm Beach Day Academy during the league championship on Kennerly Field.

[Photo] Why Is Girls’ Lacrosse Not as Physical as the Boys’ Game?

Madeline Comorat, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
The Plaza de Armas in Lima, Peru is one of the places the students will visit this summer.

Students Prepare for Peru Trip This Summer

James Key and Darian Salehi
May 2, 2018
Eighth grader Matthew Postman and Head of Middle School Mr. Charles Hagy demonstrate how to play Hungry Hungry Hippos for the rest of the students.

Field Day More Fun Via New Format

Sai Chigurupati and Darian Salehi
April 5, 2018
Sixth graders (left to right) Sloane McIlvaine, Luca Balzano, JP Jacobs, Zoe Cooper, and Mimi Chandler rock out to the music spun by the deejay at the Spring Kickoff.

Free to All, the Boomin’ Bloomin’ Spring Kickoff Brings TBS Community Together

Darian Salehi, Staff Writer
February 23, 2018
Eighth graders Jacob Steinger (left) and Ryan Casey portray the play's two detectives as they question the bus driver, Moe Petty (Casey Crawford) and teacher Joe McGuffey (Cameron Salehi).

Middle School Play “Breakdown!” Brings the Funny

Darian Salehi, Writer
February 15, 2018
In a screenshot from his December 31 video, Logan Paul reacts to finding a suicide victim in Japan's"Sea of Trees."

What Students Can Learn From Logan Paul’s Mistake

Spencer Cohen and Darian Salehi
January 25, 2018
Sixth grader WIlson Stewart collects some drinking water from the Fountain of Youth during the grade's first stop in St. Augustine.

Sixth Graders Set Upon St. Augustine

Darian Salehi, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
Eighth graders Camilo Saiz (left) and Matthew Roundtree pose in front of the bleachers as they wait for the Lower School Halloween Parade to begin.

Middle School Celebrates Halloween with Long-Standing Traditions

Jack Horgen and Darian Salehi
November 9, 2017
A crowd of sixth graders pose for a group selfie during the dance in the gym on October 6, 2017.

Time to Rethink the Fall Dance?

Darian Salehi, Staff Writer
October 16, 2017
With so few people to dance with, seventh grader Samantha Treadwell resorts to partnering with a palm tree.

[Photo] Mr. Carr Featured Speaker at Honor Code Assembly

Max Mogilevsky and Charlie Spungin
October 16, 2017
Left to right: Seventh graders Sophie Marx, Skylar Malmberg, and William Harris sit at their assigned table during lunch. The tables in the sixth and seventh-grade areas have numbers affixed to them and students must sit at their assigned tables per groupings handed down from the administration.

The Reasoning Behind Assigned Seating at Lunch

Jack Horgen and Darian Salehi
October 9, 2017
A demonstrator at the Charlottesville protests holds up a sign of peace amongst the cries of hate.

Inspiring Kindness

Sai Chigurupati and Darian Salehi
September 22, 2017
The Xbox One X will hit stores on November 7, just in time for the 2017 holiday season. Black Friday, anyone?

Get Ready for the Xbox One X

Sai Chigurupati and Darian Salehi
September 21, 2017
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