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

Delicious treats Inside, but beware of the malfunctions.

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...

Tardy no more.

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,...

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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,...

The Importance of Athletics

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...

The Unification of the Democrats

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...

Listening With an Open Mind

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...

Fake News Epidemic

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....

Is Homework Really Necessary?

Is Homework Really Necessary?

Stacy Corea and Hadaasa Nae 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....

Censoring the World One Step at a Time, Starting With YouTube

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...

Are Clean Student Restrooms An Oxymoron?

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...

Donald Trump, the Definition of Xenophobia

Donald Trump, the Definition of Xenophobia

Stephanie Cuba, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 8, 2016

  On June 16, 2016 Donald Trump had announced his immigrant-based campaign calling for a massive wall to keep illegal immigrants out. His main focus was to make America "great again" by kicking...

“Should all cars advance to become self driving vehicles?”

“Should all cars advance to become self driving vehicles?”

Stephanie Cuba, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 4, 2016

“Should all cars advance to become self driving vehicles?” Cars are beginning to advance into being no drivers instead of having an actual person behind the wheel. Some people may argue it is important...

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