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Bethesda Welcomes Wonderland Books this Fall
Eliza Fox, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024

Wonderland Books is opening this fall, with an expected November debut. After the closure of Barnes & Noble, Bethesda has gone years without a staple bookstore. The bookstore will have a diverse selection of adult, young adult, and children’s books....

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Sisters’ Sandwiches & Such to Open December 2
Zachary Briskin-Waston

Sisters’ Sandwiches and Such is opening its newest location in Bethesda. The sandwich shop already has locations in Olney and Germantown. Diners...

Parents Meet to Discuss Phone Policies
Parents Meet to Discuss Phone Policies
Natalie Veksler and Maya Shweiki

As more states and counties around the country are exploring ways to limit smartphone use in schools, several B-CC parents are interested in...

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

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...

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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 Varsity Golf Narrowly Wins Four-Way Match
Zach Cannistra, Sports Writer • October 4, 2024

The Barons golf team pulled off a dramatic victory in a four-way match against Richard Montgomery, Sherwood and Wootton. The Barons took the...

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Get To Know Cross Country Head Coach Gildon Kirk
Peters Augustine, Sports Writer • October 4, 2024

B-CC Cross Country coach Gildon Kirk is a very understanding person. He’s not the type to yell or get upset easily, but he does expect a lot...

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Meet the New B-CC Girls Soccer Head Coach
Noa Parver, Sports Writer • October 4, 2024

Coach Travis Woodruff has started off his first year at B-CC with a 4-4 record heading into Saturday’s homecoming game against Walter Johnson....

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