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The student news site of Birmingham Community Charter High School

The student news site of Birmingham Community Charter High School

The Patriot Post

The student news site of Birmingham Community Charter High School

The Patriot Post

Portrait Of Cesar Chavez (photo: Wikimedia Commons)

César Chávez Day Celebrates His Legacy and Advocacy For Workers’ Rights

Elijah Gamez, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

César Chávez was a pivotal figure in the American labor movement, particularly known for his relentless advocacy for the rights of farmworkers. Born on March 31, 1927, in Yuma, Arizona, Chávez's early...

Cars abandoned in the street during the wildfires in January. (photo: Wikimedia Commons)

How Los Angeles January Wildfires Helped BCCHS Prepare for Climate Change

Melani Almaguer, Student Life Editor April 21, 2025

When the semester started in early January, we were off to a grim start in the sunny city of Los Angeles. As a result of the crazy Santa Ana winds during January of 2025, a series of destructive wildfires...

Pope Francis was sick with double pneumonia for weeks. (photo: Creative Commons)

Pope Francis Recovers From Double Pneumonia

Brianna Alvarado, Managing Editor April 8, 2025

On Monday, March 3, 2025, the Pope woke up feeling very tired. His head hurt, his throat was scratchy, and he could not stop coughing. He tried to get dressed for the day, but his legs felt weak. His helpers...

A very crowded and successful 2025 Spring Club Rush. (photo: Mr. S. Hughes)

BCCHS Spring Club Rush 2025 Featured Over 50 Clubs!

Phoebe Cuadra, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

  Birmingham recently hosted its highly anticipated annual Spring Club Rush on February 18, 2025, marking a significant event in the school calendar. This event which is held once a semester, provides...

Students listening to a public figure speaking at the Van Nuys Civic Center about ICE mass deportations. (picture taken by Kevin Yanes (11))

2025 High School Student Walkouts Across the San Fernando Valley

Michael D. Brooks, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

In February 2025, a wave of student-led protests swept across the United States in response to the Trump administration’s intensified deportation policies. These demonstrations, reminiscent of past civil...

Fatal plane crash site at Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C. 
(photo: Creative Commons)

Military Black Hawk Helicopter Flies into American Airlines Jet

Chris Mowry, Photography Editor February 24, 2025

On January 29, 2025, a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission collided in mid-air with an American Airlines regional jet carrying 64 passengers above the Potomac River. This devastating...

Metro bus transportation in Van Nuys. (Photo: Christopher Mowry (12))

The History and Development of Public Transportation and Bus Safety

Rodrigo Pelaez and Christopher Mowry November 20, 2024

Public transportation has been a crucial part of urban life for centuries, evolving from horse-drawn carriages to today’s modern buses and Metro systems. Back in 1662, the first public transportation...

Teslas Charging Outside New Texas Factory (photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Elon Musk and Tesla Leave California and Move to Texas

Jesse Morales, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has moved his company and properties from California to Texas after he found himself in constant conflict with his political stance in California. The political conflict began with...

Liam Payne performing at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball in London (2018). (Photo: Ian West, Free Malaysia Today, Creative Commons.)

Former One Direction Star Liam Payne Dies Tragically in Hotel Balcony Fall in Buenos Aires

Romina Molinari, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 18, 2024

English singer-songwriter and former One Direction member Liam Payne has passed away at the age of 31, leaving fans and family members shocked and devastated around the world. His death was announced on...

Metro line maps are shown on multiple flyers for upcoming transit projects. (photo: Herik Flores Ruano (12))

The History and Future of Mass Transit Lines in the San Fernando Valley

Herik Flores Ruano, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

During the early 1900s, transit in Los Angeles reached its peak in the late 1910s. Pacific Electric, now a defunct transit company, operated 143 lines that spanned most of Los Angeles County,...

Presidential Election 2024: Two BCCHS Teachers Speak Out

Presidential Election 2024: Two BCCHS Teachers Speak Out

Anastasiia Serova, Front Page Editor September 27, 2024

The upcoming 2024 presidential election will take place on November 5, 2024. The people of America will choose between the two candidates: Kamala Harris, the current vice president representing the...

Cartoon image depicting a common tragedy. (Image: Flickr)

Israel-Palestinian War Continuing in Gaza Draws Worldwide Protests

Cristina Medina, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

October 7, 2023, sparked the biggest break in tension between Palestine and Israel and this conflict is still a major issue today. Months later, both sides have fired back and forth at each other and this...

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