‘Murder Hornets’ are Identified in Washington State
Sophia Antillon, Staff Writer
September 16, 2020
Asian monster hornets are an intrusive species that could represent a danger to bumblebee populaces. They've been prevalently alluded to as "murder hornets;" however, they aren't typically intrigued by people (however you should attempt to keep away from them since they do have a ground-breaking sting). The...
Racism or Heritage? What Does the Confederate Flag Really Stand For?
Debbie Lawhead, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020
In the South, you can see Confederate flags flying high, on many people's cars, and many other places. For many years, people have claimed the Confederate flag is a symbol of racism and pro-slavery while others believe it's simply part of their heritage. What does this controversial flag really stand...
Teacher Appreciation Week–Our Journalism Advisor, Mr. Hughes!
Debbie Lawhead, Creative Arts Editor
June 2, 2020
During this difficult time of a pandemic, the 2019-2020 BCCHS Patriot Post staff is using this teacher appreciation week to honor our very own supervisor and journalism teacher, Mr. Stephen Hughes. Here's what the staff had to say about our amazing teacher. "Mr.Hughes is one of the most welcoming teac...
Top Five Most Popular & Symbolic Flowers
Kimberly Platas, Staff Writer
May 18, 2020
Gardenias are flowers that are originally from China and Hawaii. The colors of these flowers are mostly found in white but yellow is included as well. Gardenias are mostly used for hedges and ground covers. In France, gardenias are a traditional flower for men to use as boutonnieres and even in ...
French Workers Protest, Strike Against Pension Reforms
Elizabeth Rivera, Staff Writer
May 18, 2020
Ever since the president of France, Emmanuel Macron, was elected, there has been protests against him and his administration, especially on the topic of his government reforming the pension system. This riled-up people into chaos on the streets that included riots, demonstrations, and other striking methods. ...
Escape to Island Life; The History of Animal Crossing New Horizons
Nicholas Melendez, Staff Writer
May 18, 2020
Animal Crossing New Horizons is the latest game from the series, and another big hit from Nintendo. The life simulator has always had a home within Nintendo's home and hand-held consoles, with moderate success. However, Animal Crossing New Horizons seems to have broken that trend as it has surpassed ...
COVID-19 and the Effects of Underlying Xenophobia
Stephanie Tran, Website Editor
May 14, 2020
With the coronavirus pandemic's worldwide quarantine already lasting well over seven weeks, everyone is in a state of boredom, worry, and stagnancy. The health concerns of this certain strand of the virus, COVID-19, are drastic enough to where most people would willingly follow self-isolation orders...
11 Decades of Evolving Girls Fashions
Kimberly Platas, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
Fashion throughout the years has had a huge impact on girls. It has evolved and drawn inspiration from each decade. The 1900's was the dawn of a new century of fashion for girls. Girls during this time period were innocent and childlike and wore white cotton dresses for seasons in the spring a...
COVID-19 Has Added Stress to Students’ Lives!
Debbie Lawhead, Creative Arts Editor
April 17, 2020
With the growing pandemic changing the way we go about our lives, many more issues than falling ill emerge. Students nation-wide are no longer in the classrooms, and now they sit at home on a computer or with paperwork teaching themselves. No longer do they have the ability to just raise their hand...
Leaving Neverland Documentary Asks Disturbing Questions
Elizabeth Rivera, Staff Writer
April 17, 2020
Who hasn’t heard of Michael Jackson and his music? I mean who hasn’t heard Thriller? Michael Jackson, who has left a legacy of music, has also left a mystery. On January 25, 2019 the documentary Leaving Neverland created an even bigger controversy. Jackson--also recognized as the King of Pop--had bee...
USC Announces Free Tuition for Students With Family Income Under $80,000
Sophia Antillon, Staff Writer
April 13, 2020
USC (University of Southern California) has announced free tuition for undergraduate students from families with an annual income of $80,000 or less. The university also said it will increase undergraduate financial aid by more than $30 million annually. The arrangement will be staged-in at the Los Angeles...
Rilakkuma and Kaoru, a Netflix Original Show
Kimberly Platas, Staff Writer
April 13, 2020
Rilakkuma and Kaoru is a Netflix Original show that released its first season on April 19, 2019. The initial season has a total of 13 episodes with a run of 11 minutes per episode. The type of animation that was used for this show is a type of animation called stop-motion. Stop-motion is film-making techniqu...
