Is Birmingham Haunted? A Brief History of BCCHS
Kaflin Giron and Sara De La Cruz
January 15, 2019
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
Our school used to serve as both a general hospital and a WWII debarkation hospital in the 1940s and is now known as Birmingham Community Charter High School. This location was a World War II hospital and it was built in late 1943 to early 1944 in Van Nuys. It was originally named Van Nuys General...
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 it's not happening it is! All across the world, these vulnerable and innocent animals are put through...
High School Stereotypes VS. the Reality of High School
Melanie Gramajo and Havana Thomas
December 14, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase, Student Life
There are a wide selection of teen-based movies like The Breakfast Club and High School Musical which tell enjoyable stories of young love and self-discovery. In The Breakfast Club, five high school kids from different walks of life endure a Saturday of detention held by their menacing principal. Throughout the movie, they begin to reveal their true identities, and by doing so, la...
“Tis the Season for Flu Shots
Lisbet Hernandez, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
We are officially in the fall season which means that flu season has started. The flu, short for influenza, is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages causing fever, severe aching, cough, congestion, and runny nose. In order to avoid the flu, it is recommended to get a flu ...
Local Volunteer Opportunities for Teens
Helen Rivera, Front Page Editor
December 14, 2018
It has always been good to give back to others in need and to your community. High school students were previously required to complete 40 service hours in order to graduate. Now high school students do not need to complete the hours, but this shouldn't stop teens from volunteering. Most of the time...
Beauty and the Beast Homecoming Dance Enchants Birmingham
Hadaasa Nae and Monserrat Carrasco
December 7, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
Tale as old as time, Song as old as Rhyme... Beauty and the Beast. This year's Homecoming dance theme was the classic Disney movie, Beauty and the Beast, hosted by Junior Council. The other themes considered were: Masquerade, Vegas, and Night to Remember, but ultimately Beauty and the Beast won the...
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 he lacks analytical rigor, and he seems to have a difficult time controlling his emotions when f...
Central American Migrants’ Caravan Faced Assaults by U.S. Border Patrol
Lisset Saavedra, Monserrat Carrasco, and Hadaasa Nae
December 5, 2018
The U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego briefly shut down on November 25, 2018 after groups of migrants rushed the border area. The U.S. Border agents fired tear gas at them (including young children) and dispersed the people, creating chaos. In their defense, U.S. Customs and Border Agents said migra...
Who Needs a Part-time Job?
Jose Rivera, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
Do you need a job? If so this will be a helpful guide to find a job. Babysitting can make a great first job, as it indicates responsibility. Eighty percent of parents feel that teenage babysitters should be paid more if they are trained in first aid, CPR, and child care. In becoming a babysitter, you'll...
BCCHS Play Pro Adapts an Outstanding Production of the Addams Family
December 5, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
The Birmingham Community Charter High School Play Pro Production has hosted several musicals over the previous several years. Some notable adaptations were The Little Mermaid, The Wizard of Oz, Grease, and Chicago. For the 2018 Fall Play, Play Pro students got a chance to dive deep into their dark side with their own rendition of The Addams Family. The Addams Fa...
The Rise of K-Pop Around the World
Havana Thomas, Staff Writer
December 3, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
The Korean Wave (Hallyu) defines the global exportation of South Korea’s cultural economy, and recently, one aspect of Korean entertainment has definitely taken the world by storm. Korean pop music, commonly known as K-pop, has finally made a breakthrough in the global music industry after having gradually...
BCCHS Play Pro’s Haunted House, A Scary Success!
Gissel Garcia, Managing Editor
November 29, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase, Student Life
Our 2018 BCCHS Play Pro cast held this year's Haunted House like never before. For as long as we can remember, Birmingham has always held a themed haunted house near the end of October to fundraise for our Play Pro cast. The price of entry has always been $2 per person. This year, our creative Play...
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