Long Lunch Lines at BCCHS
Sebastian Cardona, Staff Writer
October 30, 2017
We have over 3,400 students at Birmingham Community Charter High School and most of them get hungry during lunch. BCCHS has an indoor food court, outdoor food court, and food carts outside E and F halls, but there's still no difference seen in the size of the lines of students waiting to get food. The lu...
Foul-Smelling Corroding Restrooms
Jonathan Vicente, Staff Writer
October 9, 2017
"Hey Ivan, why does it smell so bad in here?" "I don't know bro. Gosh man! Why are the bathrooms so gross? There is literally a foot print on the toilet rim." Is this what most students can relate to at Birmingham Community Charter High School? Musty, gross, filthy, and—what is that on the floor?...
Bargain-Basement Vending Machines Need Upgrading
Jonathan Vicente, Staff Writer
September 29, 2017
Machines of a new era of convenience with many new designs and entrepreneurial opportunities. Emerging in London, England in the 1880's, vending machines still thrive in modern times. They can be found in many different varieties on every continent. Countries like Japan and the United Kingdom have the...
Pointless Morning Tardy Sweeps
Jonathan Vicente, Staff Writer
September 14, 2017
Everyone has that one day when the alarm just doesn't ring or the bus was just late. Maybe the traffic was like a school of fish and you could just not make it on time. Then you finally make it to school, and—BAM! You're caught up in a tardy sweep. What are tardy sweeps you say? A tardy sweep is...
The Dangers of Potato Chips
Melanie Villaseñor, Staff Writer
May 5, 2017
With many varieties of potato chips, come many ingredients and flavors to choose from. The delicious, but deadly fried chips tantalize your taste buds with a burst of flavor. I know what you're thinking, they're so bad, yet you'll do anything to get your hands on your favorite convenient snack. Many...
The Importance of Athletics
Michael Kleeman, News Editor
March 28, 2017
As our winter sports wind to an end, and our spring sports continue on, it’s important to recognize why sports are important to students, and people in general. In our modern sedentary society, it can often be difficult to make time to exercise, and to stay in shape. Fortunately, sports provide a unique...
The Unification of the Democrats
Michael Kleeman, News Editor
February 24, 2017
During last year’s election, to say there was division among left wing groups and the Democratic Party, would not have been a bold statement. It seemed as though the once unified Democratic Party, was in a rift. The more progressive wing of the party, led by Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Elizabeth...
Listening With an Open Mind
Michael Kleeman, News Editor
February 7, 2017
It seems that every day that goes by, people become more and more divided politically, socially, and in all of their views. While it would be naïve to think that everyone can get along, it is important to recognize that part of living together in a family, school, or even country, is the ability to...
Fake News Epidemic
Hadaasa Nae and Denise Reynoso
February 3, 2017
In today’s world we have become accustomed to bias mainstream news, though nowadays mainstream news in general has become flawed. Bias is when there is a prejudice in favor of something or against it. Many mainstream new outlets usually tend to sway in favor of one side, and rather than saying/telling...
Is Homework Really Necessary?
February 2, 2017
“The purpose of homework is to bridge the gap between children’s learning at school and at home," according to www.goodschools.com.au. There are some advantages and some disadvantages of doing homework. One of the advantages of homework is that students can engage with their studies. Assigning ...
Censoring the World One Step at a Time, Starting With YouTube
Henry Yeom, Managing Editor
November 21, 2016
Has YouTube’s pursuit for a clean, friendly website gone too far? Or is the thought itself wrong to begin with? Towards the end of August, YouTube established that users must follow certain guidelines, and if not, the users would no longer be eligible for ad friendly monetizing on their video...
Are Clean Student Restrooms An Oxymoron?
Michael Kleemen, News Editor
November 15, 2016
In order to keep the world a nice place, it is widely accepted that people need to respect the environment, and keep the facilities they use in good condition. Throughout my years in school, I noticed that many restrooms were trashed on school grounds. The restrooms were littered, and left in terrible...
