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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

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...

MInimum Wage Statistics (image: Wikimedia Commons)

California Minimum Wage Increases for Chain Fast Food Workers to $20/Hour

Brianna Alvarado, Staff Writer April 11, 2024

The news of the minimum wage raise for California chain fast-food workers caused excitement and dread. The minimum wage has increased from $16 an hour to $20 an hour. Many low-wage workers having difficulty...

East Coast Migrant Buses (image by: Wikimedia Commons)

Migrant Buses from Southern Border in Texas Sent to Northern Cities Across the United States

William Del Toro, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

Increasing public awareness and education about the consequences of illegal migration, the importance of legal immigration, and the available pathways for legal migration can help dispel misconceptions...

Picture of the U.S Capital building in the District of Columbia. (Photo: Creative Commons, Ted Eytan photographer)

Iowa Caucuses Dominated by Trump

Bryan Gonzalez, Front Page/News Editor February 16, 2024

On January 15, 2024, the Republican caucuses in Iowa kicked off as the nation held its first presidential nominating contest for the 2024 election. This race means a lot for Republicans because this is...

A temporarily closed BCCHS Boys Bathroom. The sign above it reads "considerate."(photo: Maximiliano Vazio 12))

Is There a Security Issue at the Boys Bathroom?

Maximiliano Vazio, Opinion Editor December 5, 2023

The bathroom situation is actively changing.  With security being added, bathrooms are closing. There are reasons for the decrease in open bathrooms. Rules must be enforced but is B.C.C.H.S (Birmingham...

A group of UAW members striking besides the Suzallo library in Seattle. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

President Biden Historically Joined Striking UAW Workers in Michigan

Bryan Gonzalez, Front Page editor November 16, 2023

On September 26, 2023, the United Auto Workers (UAW) started a strike protesting their low and stagnant wages. President Joe Biden showed his support for the UAW workers and he made history because he...

Mr. Davis listening to his former students during the tribute in his honor. (photo: Ingrid Flamenco(12))

Larry Davis, Former BCCHS Math Teacher, Honored by Over 100 Past Students

Ingrid Flamenco, Editor-In-Cheif October 26, 2023

Larry Davis is a retired math teacher who taught at Birmingham for 33 years. Before becoming a teacher, he served in the U.S. Army for two years. Afrter serving and while teaching, Davis traveled all over...

Houses destroyed in Maui's wildfires (photo: Wikimedia commons)

Wildfire Destruction in Maui a Direct Result of Climate Change

William Del Toro, Staff Writer October 26, 2023

The cause of wildfires in Maui, like any other wildfires, was influenced by various factors, including climate change. Climate change can contribute to the occurrence and severity of wildfires through...

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(photo: Brianna Alvarado (11))

The STOP IT App Works at BCCHS to Help Keep Students and our Campus Safe

Brianna Alvarado, Staff Writer October 16, 2023

Does the app Stop It really work?  Stop It is an app that was created to help schools be safe places for students, teachers, and staff. Stop It is used to anonymously report inappropriate actions that...

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