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The Patriot Post

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

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...

More money more happiness?

Can Money Buy You Happiness?

Jonathan Vicente, Managing Editor February 23, 2018

May I ask you something? What is your question? Can making a lot of money buy you happiness? People have argued this topic for years. People say that money cannot buy happiness. Then there are some...

Disney Buys Fox, Expanding Their Empire

Disney Buys Fox, Expanding Their Empire

Jonathon Eaton, Staff Writer February 12, 2018

Back in December of last year, one of the biggest deals was made involving two major multi-billion dollar companies. On December 14, 2017, Disney bought out 21st Century Fox, thereby acquiring most of...

Ammunition Comic Strip

Gun Laws…Is California Safe?

Bryce Gage, Staff Writer February 2, 2018

The United States is notorious for the mass number of gun-related deaths throughout our history, but California arguably has the best gun laws of all of the states. Guns have many positive connotations,...

Working High School Students Have an Advantage

Working High School Students Have an Advantage

Camron Graham, Staff Writer January 31, 2018

Many people today say that kids are in a rush to grow up, that they should enjoy being kids and not try to get jobs so soon. Having a steady source of income during your high school years can help build...

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