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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

A Tesla Cybertruck (photo: Wikipedia Commons)

The Controversy Behind the Tesla Cybertruck’s Innovative Design

Anastasiia Serova, Front Page Editor November 22, 2024

The Cybertruck is a good example of a bad design. Its minimalistic and futuristic appearance suggests desirable innovation, but it introduces significant safety concerns. The complete absence of knobs...

Student Driver (photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Is Drivers Education Pointless or Making Our Roads and Highways Safer?

Brianna Alvarado, Managing Editor November 22, 2024

The question of whether driver’s education (driver’s ed) is pointless sparks a significant debate. Advocates argue that it provides crucial foundational knowledge for new drivers, and covers traffic...

Metro bus transportation in Van Nuys. (Photo: Christopher Mowry (12))

The History and Development of Public Transportation and Bus Safety

Rodrigo Pelaez and Christopher Mowry November 20, 2024

Public transportation has been a crucial part of urban life for centuries, evolving from horse-drawn carriages to today’s modern buses and Metro systems. Back in 1662, the first public transportation...

Dodgers' Designated Hitter and soon-to-be National League MVP Shohei Ohtani (photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Shohei Ohtani’s Amazing 50/50 Season with the Dodgers

Elijah Gamez, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

Shohei Ohtani has taken the baseball world by storm with his incredible talents as both a pitcher and a hitter. In 2024, he achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first player in Major League Baseball...

A screen shot of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" showing at AMC Universal City Walk (photo: Yaritzi Garcia (10))

The Successful Re-Release and 30th Anniversary of Disney’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas”

Yaritzi Garcia, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

"The Nightmare Before Christmas" is an original movie that premiered in theaters on October 29, 1993, at the New York Film Festival. Earlier this year, Disney announced that the film would return to theaters...

Our 45th and future 47th President Of the United States, Donald J. Trump (photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Democrats Demoralized as America Elects President Trump in 2024

Anastasiia Serova, Front Page Editor November 7, 2024

On November 6, 2024, at 5:03 a.m., Americans woke up to a harsh reality: Donald Trump was elected the president of the United States again. For many, it’s unreal: felons cannot vote but they can run...

The door that allegedly leads to the underground tunnels that were used at Birmingham Hospital during World War II.(photo: Destiny Coronel (10))

Is Birmingham Haunted Today? Scary Tales to Chill the Spine!

Destiny Coronel and Moses Aguirre November 7, 2024

Birmingham Community Charter serves as a high school for more than 3,000 students who walk and occupy its historical halls daily. The real question is, 'What Is Birmingham's History?' Before serving as...

Teslas Charging Outside New Texas Factory (photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Elon Musk and Tesla Leave California and Move to Texas

Jesse Morales, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has moved his company and properties from California to Texas after he found himself in constant conflict with his political stance in California. The political conflict began with...

Students petting puppies in the quad (photo: Christopher Mowry (12))

Birmingham Students Respond Positively to Educare After-School Puppy Petting Event

Anastasiia Serova, Front Page Editor October 22, 2024

EduCare at BCCHS hosted a Puppy Petting event on Thursday, September 26, 2024, for students to relax and have fun after school from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. As soon as 8th period ended, a long line formed in...

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“Call of Duty Six” Offers New Features and Enhanced Gameplay

Elijah Gamez, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

"Call of Duty Six" is making waves in the gaming community with its groundbreaking features and enhanced gameplay. The developers have outdone themselves by incorporating an advanced graphics engine that...

Liam Payne performing at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball in London (2018). (Photo: Ian West, Free Malaysia Today, Creative Commons.)

Former One Direction Star Liam Payne Dies Tragically in Hotel Balcony Fall in Buenos Aires

Romina Molinari, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 18, 2024

English singer-songwriter and former One Direction member Liam Payne has passed away at the age of 31, leaving fans and family members shocked and devastated around the world. His death was announced on...

U.S Women Gymnastics Olympic Medalists
Left to Right: Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee, Simone Biles, Hezly Rivera, Jade Carey.  (photo: Creative Commons)

2024 U.S. Women’s Olympians Inspire New Generation of Female Athletes

Brianna Alvarado, Managing Editor October 16, 2024

The 2024 Paris Olympics were monumental, especially for women athletes, who showcased their strength, skill, and resilience across various sports. From the opening ceremony, where women athletes proudly...

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