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MCPS Makes a New Fashion Statement: Students Now Required to Wear IDs on Lanyards
MCPS Makes a New Fashion Statement: Students Now Required to Wear IDs on Lanyards
Jonny Harron, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024

Starting on Nov. 6, all B-CC students will be required to wear lanyards attached to their school IDs while on school grounds, according to a recent announcement by Dr. Mooney. MCPS initiated this policy, among others, to improve safety across its schools.  Dr....

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The Tattler Receives Antisemetic Threats
Elisha Robinson and Seth Gehl

On October 5, B-CC’s official newspaper, The Tattler, received a pending comment with threatening and antisemitic remarks on an article about...

Banned Books display in the Media Center. Display created by Alice Birney.
Parents Ask Supreme Court to Hear Their Appeal in Mahmoud v. Taylor
Zachary Briskin-Waston

This week is Banned Book Week, during which B-CC’s Media Center will display books that have been banned or challenged in other school districts...

Walt Whitman Newspaper Received a Racially Charged Letter
Walt Whitman Newspaper Received a Racially Charged Letter
Elisha Robinson

The Walt Whitman High School newspaper received “threatening, racially charged and antisemitic messages” on September 26th, according to...

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B-CC Welcomes Danish Students
Ximena Sacks, Feature Section Director • October 11, 2024

From September 23 to September 26, the hallways at B-CC were filled with new faces as Danish students joined the school. Marking the tenth anniversary...

Inspirational quotes in the counselor office
B-CC Supports Students in the Face of School Shootings
Tasia Mallombasang, Staff Writer

Just weeks into the school year, two school shootings have affected the nation—one at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia on September...

Whitman has implemented strict phone policies this year.
Strict Phone Policy: Important Boundary or Unfortunate Misstep?
Charlotte Whatley, Feature Writer

MCPS has faced multiple problems with phone overuse in recent years — according to All About Vision, the average teen spends nearly 7.5 hours...

Henry Eichner, a Baron athlete, committed to UMass earlier this school year.
Recruiting the 'Rons: B-CC Seniors Seek Athletic Commitments
Emeśe Negrón, Feature Writer

As the class of 2025 works to balance school work, extra curriculars, and college applications, some students are devoting their time to finalizing...

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Attendance Secretary,Mr. Erwin, scans a school ID.
B-CC Implementa Nuevas Politicas
Maya Shweiki, Natalie Veksler, and Diana Moncada September 13, 2024

Este año escolar, se han implementado nuevas politicas de seguridad con intentiones de mejorar la situación en B-CC, y garantizar un entorno...

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Culture
Chappell Roan Cancels Show at All Things Go: Acceptable or Not?
Aida Humphries, Culture Writer • October 11, 2024

The All Things Go Music Festival took place on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29. Many popular artists including Conan Gray,...

Quiz: How Well Do You Know The History of B-CC?
Quiz: How Well Do You Know The History of B-CC?
October 11, 2024

Founded in 1926, B-CC High School is quickly approaching its centennial birthday. Over 98 years of existence means a lot of history. Ready to...

Tattler Recommends: First Date Locations in Bethesda
Tattler Recommends: First Date Locations in Bethesda
October 9, 2024

With the weather getting cooler and the leaves turning brown, many students want to cuddle up with a special someone during the winter months....

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Happy Rosh Hashanah!
October 2, 2024

For many B-CC students, tomorrow is not just a day off of school, but a day of celebration. Rosh Hashanah is a Jewish holiday that marks the...

SNL viewership appears to be on a decline in recent years.
SNL: Not Live From B-CC
Oliver Shuchart, Opinion Writer • September 23, 2024

Season 50 of the hit American show “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) is set to air on September 28. SNL, a sketch comedy program, has been hosted by and starred many now-famous comedians and actors, including Bill Murray, Dan Ackroyd, Will Ferrel, and Tina...

Multitasking is becoming a more evident problem at BCC.
A Common Fallacy: The Truth Behind Multitasking
Kristine Roque, Opinion Writer

As defined by the Cambridge Dictionary, multitasking is “a person or product’s ability to do more than one thing at a time.” Think deeply...

B-CC has experienced a steep decline in school spirit.
The Death of School Spirit at B-CC
Sayed Erfan Nabizada, Opinion Writer

“If you have less school spirit, fewer people are going to get involved in school, and it is going to create less spirit,” said Senior Julian...

Student Safety: Mitigating Shooting Threats
Student Safety: Mitigating Shooting Threats
Naveed Ahmad, Opinion Writer

In recent years, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has grappled with a significant rise in shooting threats and incidents involving students...

The Truth Revealed: Every Single Ginger is Ed Sheeran
The Truth Revealed: Every Single Ginger is Ed Sheeran
Oliver Shuchart, Snitch Writer • October 11, 2024

Despite the common misconception that gingers are a legitimate subset of the human population, we here at The Snitch have decided to clear up...

ChatGPT has something to say about The Tattler's coverage of AI.
Letter to the Editor re: The Rise of AI by ChatGPT and the AI Community
Chat GPT, with support from Jude Wilkenfeld • November 3, 2023

Dear Editor, In response to the recent article on the rising use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, including the mention of our...

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B-CC Field Hockey Takes Down Whitman
Alex Shure, Sports Writer • October 2, 2024

In a nail-biting Friday night matchup, the B-CC varsity field hockey team was victorious over Walt Whitman 2-1 in overtime, to win their second...

Boys Soccer is Looking to Bounce Back
Boys Soccer is Looking to Bounce Back
Yoseph Daniel, Sports Writer • September 30, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 20, B-CC Varsity Boys’ Soccer took on the Richard Montgomery Rockets who were coming off a 3-game winning streak. The energy...

Recap On Baron’s Cross Country Win Against Whitman
Recap On Baron’s Cross Country Win Against Whitman
Peters Augustine, Sports Writer • September 20, 2024

B-CC’s Varsity Boys’ and Girls’ Cross-Country are off to a great start this season. They continue their winning streak, both beating Whitman...

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