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The student news site of Birmingham Community Charter High School

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The student news site of Birmingham Community Charter High School

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A helpless baby seal moments before slaughter

The Internet Puts the Spotlight on Animal Abuse

Melanie Gramajo, Staff Writer January 11, 2019

Animal Abuse has always been happening behind the scenes, however lately people have taken upon the decision to publicize the terrible and upsetting truth of animal abuse. As much as we want to believe...

Brett Kavanaugh looking angry in court

Why Brett Kavanaugh Does Not Belong on the Supreme Court

Sofia Lemus, Staff Writer December 7, 2018

On October 6, Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as a supreme court justice, although in my opinion, I  don't believe that he was the right candidate. Brett Kavanaugh does not belong on the Supreme Court because...

PSLs are now made from real pumpkin!

Pumpkin Spice Lattes Here to Save the World!?

Phillip Lemus, Staff Writer November 29, 2018

It's that time of year again... it's Pumpkin Spice Latte season! Pumpkin Spice Lattes are available only during the Fall and Winter seasons, though this journalist is rather annoyed by the flavor in general....

Twisty the Clown from American Horror Story.

Why Dress Up for Halloween?

Phillip Lemus, Staff Writer November 5, 2018

Halloween is a holiday that many people and cultures around the world observe. This is also a time of year where children are blindsided into trick-or-treating for fun by the "corporations." Children get...

A display for Banned Books Week made with a copy of Fahrenheit 451.

Banning Books: Against Our First Amendment and Damages Youth

Debbie Lawhead, Staff Writer October 16, 2018

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably...

Colin Kaepernik kneeling against police brutality

Colin Kaepernick and the Nike Ad Backlash

Joshua Campos, Staff Writer September 25, 2018

Colin Kaepernick, an American NFL football quarterback, has been receiving backlash after an incident that occurred during a football game. It all started during the 2016 NFL preseason, when Colin...

What is Up With All These Reboots?

What is Up With All These Reboots?

Phillip Lemus, Staff Writer September 21, 2018

Most of us couch potatoes watch a lot of television shows and sometimes we see revived TV shows that previously aired before. Isn' t it weird that most rebooted television shows just end up being total...

Wind Turbines killing birds.

Are Sustainable Energy Sources Environmentally Friendly?

Adrian Vasquez, Website Editor April 20, 2018

Renewable energy has become more and more the optimal energy source for the past two decades. Awareness of global warming and environmental degradation due to mineral mining and coal burning has given...

Nikolas Cruz at his preliminary hearing.

Why Did Nikolas Cruz Become the Florida School Shooter?

Camron Graham, Staff Writer April 16, 2018

It is said that we create our own demons. As an outcast unstable teenager, Nikolas Cruz, had what may have been his only emotional support, his adopted parents, die. This may have been what made this...

Marijuana Legalization in California

Marijuana Legalization in California

Jonathan Vicente, Managing Editor March 15, 2018

For the few people who do not know what marijuana is and wonder what the hype is about, well here it is. Marijuana is a plant that can be smoked, eaten, inhaled, and drank. The marijuana plant has many...

To Work or Not to Work in High School

To Work or Not to Work in High School

Karina Ruvalcaba, Creative Arts Editor March 7, 2018

Should high school students work? This controversial topic of high school students working has been discussed and debated by many. Everyone has a different perspective on it, and depending on what your...

Illustration depicting an illuminated neon sign with a dress code concept.

BCCHS Dress Code: Fair or Not Fair?

Isamar Torres and Adrian Vasquez March 5, 2018

Dress codes are nothing new to private and public schools, but what is the reasoning behind it? At BCCHS, our dress code isn't extremely strict. It's basic: no dresses/shorts too short (don't show too...

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