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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Reached
Nicholas Takeyh, News Writer • October 14, 2025

With a strong nudge from President Trump, Israeli and Hamas delegations traveled to the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheik, in Egypt, on October 6th to begin indirect peace talks. The delegations reportedly have agreed on the “first phase” of the negotiations,...

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B-CC Book Sale Highlights Banned Books Amid Controversy and Supreme Court Ruling
Chelsey Barr and Fiona Stewart

Each fall, libraries and schools across the United States celebrate Banned Books Week, a national, annual celebration of the freedom to read....

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B-CC Admin Gears Up for Homecoming Football Game vs. Walter Johnson
Pablo Suleiman, News Writer

This Friday at 6:30 pm, the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Barons will battle in a face-off against their long-time rivals, the Walter Johnson (WJ) Wildcats,...

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This Friday: Bohrer Park College Fair
Fiona Stewart, News Writer

Do you need more information on college life? Come to the college fair at Bohrer Park on Friday, October 10, where representatives from over...

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College Applications: A Race to the Finish Line
India Brown, Feature Writer • September 25, 2025

As we begin the new school year, B-CC seniors are starting to feel the stress of college applications. The Common Application opened on the first...

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Internships: Feel the Pressure or the Excitement?
Charlotte Whatley, Feature Writer

Before college, many B-CC seniors look to find work opportunities that mimic the real world. Regarding internships, there are countless opportunities...

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B-CC’s Addiction to Screens: Finally Put Up and Away?
Palmer Emmett, Feature Writer

With the introduction of the 2025-2026 school year, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has implemented a new policy restricting the use...

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Fantasy Football: The Cost of Coming in Last
Sadie Rice, Feature Writer

For some students, the end of the NFL football season is irrelevant. But for others, particularly fantasy football enthusiasts and participants,...

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Culture
SGA Debuts City-Inspired Homecoming Themes
Cameron Smith, Culture Writer • October 7, 2025

Whether you're dressing for Miami, Nashville, Vegas, or New York, homecoming themes are a hot topic here at B-CC. For decades, schools have chosen...

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Barons Pack Merriweather Post Pavilion: An All Things Go Recap
October 7, 2025

Only 40 minutes away from Bethesda, massive names like Billie Eilish and Noah Kahan take to the stage at iconic music festival All Things Go. Established...

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Bots vs. Fans: Who Will Win the Ariana Grande Tickets?
September 30, 2025

Ariana Grande, a world phenomenon, announced her 2026 Eternal Sunshine Tour on August 28, 2025. Grande has consistently been one of the leading...

Nepotism in The Music Industry
Nepotism in The Music Industry
September 30, 2025

Talent or connections?  Many people wonder about the extent of nepotism’s impact on the music industry. The term “nepo” or “nepo baby”...

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Price-Gouging My Eyes Out: The Crazy Cost of Concerts
Margot Kaye, Opinion Writer • October 16, 2025

For a few thousand dollars, you could get a used 2011 Honda Civic. Or, you could get a single concert ticket.  Ticket sellers and resellers gouge prices to extreme figures. This abuse of power can prevent even the most diehard fans from seeing live...

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Separating the Art from the Artist: Why Is It Necessary
Gabriela Ugaz, Opinion Writer

What would an artist have to do to lose your support? How unredeemable would their actions have to be for you to decide they’re undeserving...

Art by Epstein survivor Maria Farmer portrays the humanity of his victims. Releasing the Epstein files is vital for their sake and for the sake of young women worldwide.
The Cost of Silence: What Hiding The Epstein Files Says To Young Women
Stella Klein, Opinion Writer

Debates over whether to release the Epstein files are insulting by their very nature; we cannot entertain nor legitimize the idea of protecting...

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Right to Die: Medical Aid in Dying is a Human Right
Margot Kaye, Opinion Writer

In 11 states and D.C., patients facing a slow, painful death have an alternative choice: medical aid in dying. Maryland residents are still in...

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Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Gabriela Ugaz, Bilingual Writer • October 7, 2025

Lo que empezó como una celebración en 1968 se ha convertido en una observación de 30 días sobre la cultura y los logros de Latinos y Hispanos....

عید فطر
عید فطر
Erfan Nabizada, BARONES BILINGÜES writer

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

حتی آب هم نی؟
حتی آب هم نی؟
زهرا احمد و سید عرفان نبی زاده, Sayed Erfan Nabizada, and Zara Ahmed

به تاریخ ۲۸ فبروری، مسلمان‌ها یکی از مقدس‌ترین ماه‌های تقویم اسلامی را تجلیل...

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.با جنگ طالبان علیه زنان مبارزه می‌کند “B-CC Girl Up”
Zara Ahmed and Sayed Erfan Nabizada

من فقط می‌خواهم درس بخوانم. این جرم نیست.. یلدا، شاگرد ۱۴ سال یک صنف مخفی برای زنان...

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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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Jack Lucas
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Girls Varsity Volleyball Prepares for Playoffs
Brooke Doukouris, Sports Writer • October 9, 2025

With hard work and energy on the court, the Girls Varsity Volleyball team has a record of 5-4, as they reach the halfway point in their season....

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Paint Branch Game Recap
Ramin Jacobs and Nate Horowitz October 9, 2025

On October 3rd, B-CC Football took on Paint Branch in Burtonsville. Unfortunately, the Barons struggled to put points on the board, ending the...

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Amelia Morton Crushing it On and Off the Field
Lana Bracey, Sports Writer • October 9, 2025

Junior Amelia Morton is halfway through her 3rd year of playing varsity field hockey for B-CC. She's held the position of captain since her sophomore...

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From Stadium Seats to Salsa Beats: Bad Bunny Headlines Super Bowl Halftime Show
Bad Bunny addressed these comments in his opening monologue ... responding in Spanish and editing clips of Fox reporters together to say “Bad Bunny is my favorite musician, and he should be the next president.”
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Why is Everything Pumpkin Spice?
Pumpkin spice isn't just a flavor — it’s a lifestyle.
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SGA Debuts City-Inspired Homecoming Themes
Homecoming themes are a significant part of our school spirit and have been for decades. This iconic tradition encourages students to represent themselves and brings the school together as a community.
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Barons Pack Merriweather Post Pavilion: An All Things Go Recap
This year, many B-CC students were in attendance at the Columbia event ... “It was really fun. We waited seven and a half hours for Noah Kahan because we got there when it opened. But it was really worth it, because his performance was awesome.”
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Bots vs. Fans: Who Will Win the Ariana Grande Tickets?
...It is evident that the Eternal Sunshine Tour is widely popular, and Ariana Grande's fan base is willing to go the extra mile for tickets. However, the question remains: will these tickets actually end up in fans' hands?
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