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Proposed Bell Schedule Includes Longer Lunch and Weekly Academic Support
Proposed Bell Schedule Includes Longer Lunch and Weekly Academic Support
Sasha Ingber, Feature Writer • June 5, 2025

On Thursday morning, June 5, Dr. Mooney emailed B-CC staff proposing changes to the bell schedule for the next school year, 2025-2026. Because this would have a significant impact on teachers and the community at large, Mooney has asked teachers to vote...

B-CC Holds Ceremony for Chips Literary Contest Winners
B-CC Holds Ceremony for Chips Literary Contest Winners
Zara Ahmed, Managing Editor

On Wednesday, May 28, B-CC’s literary arts magazine, Chips, hosted a ceremony for the winners of the annual writing contest. The contest consists...

Wellness Wednesday Confronts Antisemitism Amid Tragedy
Wellness Wednesday Confronts Antisemitism Amid Tragedy
Maya Shweiki and Jonny Harron

On May 21, 2025, during Wellbeing Wednesday, students watched a powerful video as part of a message from B-CC’s No Place For Hate initiative,...

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B-CC Baking Celebrates Another Year of Baking Contests
Oliver Shuchart, Staff

Last Monday, May 19th, the 17-year-old B-CC Baking Club celebrated another successful year of friendly competition and community-building. Run...

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More than Just Mother’s Day
Emese Negron, Feature Writer • May 6, 2025

From biological mothers to foster, adoptive to stepmothers, Mother’s Day is solely a day to celebrate these women. Motherhood celebrations...

Art by Ada Moore
Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle the Department of Education
Zara Ahmed, Feature Writer

On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and return educational authority...

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B-CC Honors National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Charlotte Whatley, Feature Writer

With May around the corner, it is important to give attention to an important aspect of April: this month was National Sexual Assault Awareness...

FROM PRINT: Saying Goodbye to an Icon: Nabi’s Lunch Box Closes After Over a Decade of Serving B-CC
FROM PRINT: Saying Goodbye to an Icon: Nabi’s Lunch Box Closes After Over a Decade of Serving B-CC
Tasia Mallombasang, News Writer

B-CC students have witnessed a wide range of open lunch options come and go over the years. Nabi’s Lunch Box, perhaps better known as “Nabi’s...

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عید فطر
عید فطر
Erfan Nabizada, BARONES BILINGÜES writer • April 8, 2025

به روز یک‌شنبه، ۳۰ مارچ، مسلمانان در سراسر جهان عید سعید فطر را تجلیل کردند؛ عیدی...

Hollywood Takeover: AI’s Role in the Film Industry
Culture
Hollywood Takeover: AI’s Role in the Film Industry
Ada Moore, Culture Writer • May 1, 2025

FROM PRINT: Eid al-Fitr: Celebrating the End of Ramadan
FROM PRINT: Eid al-Fitr: Celebrating the End of Ramadan
April 8, 2025

On Sunday, March 30, Muslims around the globe celebrated Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan—a month of fasting, prayer,...

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From Russia with Love: B-CC Theater’s “Anastasia” Blows Audiences Away
April 7, 2025

An adaptation of the 1997 Disney animated film, B-CC’s production of the musical "Anastasia" was a dazzling affair, capturing the melancholic...

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The Target Boycott: Loss of DEI Programs Impacts Retail
March 12, 2025

Aisles that used to bustle with excited customers have now grown quiet. Target boycotts have been taking place nationwide after the company publicly...

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Is There a Right Time to Start Studying For AP Exams?
Hannah Baule, Opinion Writer • May 5, 2025

Though the warm weather that May brings is appreciated by many students, the AP tests that come along can be dreadful. Whether it’s your first time taking one AP test or you're dealing with five at once, the anticipation is overwhelming. Though some...

Look at that phone in that pocket!
FROM PRINT: Not Enough Thought Given to Proposed Cell Phone Bans
Zach Briskin-Watson, Opinion Writer

During an MCPS town hall in February, B-CC SGA Vice President Luka Sarecevic called for an end to the cell phone bans piloted in some MCPS schools....

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It’s Time to Implement a New Emergency Response System
Eliza Fox

In a world where school safety is a growing concern, I believe that integrating advanced technology into emergency response systems is essential....

A clothing and donations box outside a local thrift store.
Can We Go Thrift Shopping?
Sophie Ecker, Opinion Writer

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the rearview mirror, thousands of articles of unpurchased clothes are wasted. More concerningly, Black...

Artist's depiction of all high-scorers on AP exams.
Study Finds that Every B-CC Student that Scored Above a 4 on AP Exams is a NERD
Oliver Shuchart, Snitch Editor-in-Chief • May 27, 2025

As of last Wednesday, AP examination at B-CC has ended. While many students were excited to put their knowledge to the test, recent study results...

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 Baseball Eliminated From Playoffs In Loss To WJ
Jordan Fendrich, Sports Section Director • May 20, 2025

The B-CC Varsity Baseball team got knocked out of the playoffs by Walter Johnson on May 10 in an exciting game that ended with a walk-off passed...

The girls team pose for a picture after taking gold at Cougar Relays.
Outdoor Track & Field Shines at MCPS County Championship Meet
Peters Augustin, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

On Tuesday, May 6, B-CC’s outdoor track and field team competed at the MCPS Outdoor County Championships held at Seneca Valley High School....

The Barons celebrate an Alex Butler home run.
B-CC Baseball Looks Toward Playoffs
Jordan Fendrich, Sports Section Director • May 8, 2025

The B-CC Varsity Baseball team finished the regular season with a record of 11-6, which is disappointing given their strong 8-0 start. In their...

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