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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

Panic-Buying and Traveling During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Panic-Buying and Traveling During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Phillip Lemus, Opinion Editor March 27, 2020

Pandemics have always been common throughout our world's history, killing people left and right. What's so different about this Coronavirus pandemic? The level of greed throughout our global economy...

Greta Gerwig behind the scenes of Ladybird.

Where Are All the Women Film Directors?

Lisset Saavedra, Editor in Chief March 26, 2020

Since 2007, Hollywood has been making progress with more women directing top-grossing movies. A dozen women directed 100 movies in 2019, representing 10.6% of all directors. This is up from 4.5% of directors...

Erik Chopin lost a lot weight on the Biggest Loser show in 2006.

Obesity Problem In the U.S. Affects Parents and Children

Steven Alvarado, Staff Writer February 25, 2020

The United States is one of the countries with an obesity problem. Too many Americans are eating a lot of junk of food.  The most common fast food restaurants are McDonald's, Burger King, and KFC (Kentucky...

The Downside and Upside of 5G vs. 4G

The Downside and Upside of 5G vs. 4G

Steven Mazariegos, Staff Writer February 25, 2020

Everyone is now talking about 5G and how it is the blazing fast data connection compared to 4G. Here is what you don't know about 5G yet: it is extremely fast but the the radio frequency is harmful to...

Colorful animation somewhat warmly depicting daylight savings time.

Why is the Switch to Daylight Savings Time Still A Thing?

Jenessa Henderson, Managing Editor February 10, 2020

We “spring ahead” and “fall back” every year as we change standard time with intent to save, or make better use of natural light. However, in the past several years, many people are wondering why...

The battle between Air Pods and Beats continues!

The Battle for Sound Supremacy: Beats Vs AirPods

Steven Mazariegos, Staff Writer February 6, 2020

Do people like Beats (which have different versions of headphones and earbuds) more than the AirPods (which only have two different versions of earbuds)? AirPods were first released on September...

Net neutrality, an important part of internet browsing

How Important is Net Neutrality?

Stephanie Tran, Website Editor February 6, 2020

With the internet's revolutionary introduction in 1983, the world was taken by storm. Before anyone knew it, communication and now news gathering became easy, perhaps even too easy, to properly cherish....

A dog recovering at the vet.

Should All Pet Owners Consider Pet Insurance?

Elizabeth Rivera, Staff Writer January 29, 2020

Pet insurance has it's pros and cons and that will help us decide if it's worth considering pet insurance. Pet owners know that a pet is part of the family and that many would do anything for them. But...

A shining Christian cross in the heavens

God Exists for Teenagers; Does He Exist for Everyone?

Steven Alvarado, Staff Writer January 27, 2020

Religion is important for those who believe in god. The faithful pray for things such as their sins to be forgiven, getting a great life, or a better future. When you die, I believe you will go to heaven...

Female student jamming to her music on the subway.

We Listen to Music Everywhere We Go–More Than Ever Before

Phillip Lemus, Opinion Editor December 16, 2019

Ever notice just how many people listen to music nowadays?   This journalist remembers taking the Metro Orange Line to the Red Line, then saw the prolifically large amount of people with...

The Trump Impeachment Hearings

President Trump: First Fascist President?

Steven Alvarado, Staff Writer December 4, 2019

Back in 2016, a businessman named Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States. When Trump was running for President, with no political experience, he promised a lot of things. He promised...

Estrella Martinez and Sim Khinda showing their outfits at lunch.

The BCCHS Dress Code Is Unfair!

Sofia Lemus and Michelle Blas November 21, 2019

A very controversial topic that currently affects many schools are mandatory dress codes that are put in place. In most cases, students don't agree with this while teachers think it is for the best. Whether...

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