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Canvas Goes Dark Following Widespread Amazon Outage
Leah Ayers, News Writer • October 27, 2025

On Monday, October 21, a massive outage at Amazon Web Services disrupted major websites and apps. The outage impacted over 1,000 companies and affected millions of internet users.  Students at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School were also caught in the...

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Hispanic Heritage Assembly Achieves Massive Success
Nick Takeyh, News Writer

On Thursday, October 23, the school held its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly, a celebration of Hispanic Culture and its impact on the...

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Sylvia Faulk Flies High with the Capital City Circus
Chelsey Barr, News Writer

While most high school students are juggling homework and sports, Sylvia Faulk is literally juggling in the circus. Faulk, a sophomore at B-CC,...

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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Reached
Nick Takeyh, News Writer

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...

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A Cure In Sight: UK Breakthrough Offers Hope for Huntington’s
Ella Makleff and Charlotte Whatley October 27, 2025

A major scientific breakthrough from the UK has sparked hope for families battling a devastating illness – Huntington’s Disease. For centuries,...

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Hyatt Starbucks Closes Its Doors: What’s Next?
Sadie Rice, Feature Writer

After seven years of business, one of the hottest lunch spots for B-CC students has just closed — the Hyatt Starbucks. Whether students were...

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College Applications: A Race to the Finish Line
India Brown, Feature Writer

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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Screams on Screens: What are Barons Watching This Spooky Season?
Phoebe Dowling, Culture Writer • October 26, 2025

As the leaves start to fall and Halloween nears, spooky movies are coming back in season. Heartwarming classics, horror flicks, holiday specials,...

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Ditching the Dance: Upperclassmen (Not) at Homecoming
October 23, 2025

Many B-CC teens now wonder the same thing: Why is the homecoming dance not a big deal anymore? Just fifteen years ago, B-CC’s gym sparkled...

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Autumn in the Oven: Barons Talk Fall Cooking and Baking
October 21, 2025

Snicker-doodles, apple cider donuts, pumpkin pie…a single sniff of these delicious seasonal treats will surely put you in a cozy, fall mood....

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From Stadium Seats to Salsa Beats: Bad Bunny Headlines Super Bowl Halftime Show
October 16, 2025

While the Super Bowl attracts over 120 million viewers annually, many watch solely for the halftime performance. More interesting for some than...

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When World Languages Fall Short at B-CC
Gabriela Ugaz, Opinion Writer • October 30, 2025

B-CC is a school that prides itself on its multilingual World Language program. One would expect its approval by its student body to reflect that as well. However, that may not be the case. The classes from the World Language program suffer from disparities...

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The Bipartisan Shutdown
Micah Paul, Opinion Writer

In a time when America has been wrecked by inflation, political violence, and international conflict, both parties have finally put aside their...

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Level the Playing Field: Why Equal Pay in Basketball Matters
Stella Klein, Staff Reporter

Talent doesn’t discriminate—but athletes’ salaries do. The gender pay gap is particularly apparent when looking at basketball: a WNBA player...

Belvidere Assembly Plant, which once employed 1,200 workers, closed in 2023. Now, due to tariffs, it is being reopened. Image Courtesy of Scott Olson/Getty Images
Don’t Be Tarrified
Micah Paul, Opinion Writer

Yes, things should be more expensive. Over the past ten months, tariffs have increased to heights unseen in a century, and it couldn’t be more...

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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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Black Friday: Online or In-Person?
The convenience of online shopping has made in-person errands much less practical; if you can pile up presents under your tree with only the click of a button, why go through all the hassle of Black Friday?
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The Uneven Playing Field of “Dancing With The Stars” Season 34
How much dance experience can competitors of "Dancing With The Stars" have before it becomes unfair?
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The Obsession With Shein Costumes — A Fast Fashion Controversy
“Halloweekend,” or Halloween Weekend, is arguably the most anticipated event for high school students. With the freedom to dress up as anything from a classic horror character to a TikTok-inspired princess costume, teenagers deck out with spirit, sometimes even alternating costumes throughout the 3-day weekend.
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Why is Sombr Facing Backlash? The Anthem’s Audience Sparks Controversy
“Genuinely the worst concert I’ve ever been to in my life.” - Megan Tomasic
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Spooky Styles: Halloween Trends for 2025
What are Barons wearing and doing to celebrate this year’s Halloween?
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County Championship Recap: B-CC Sets a New Gold Standard for XC.
Eli Winkler, Sports Writer • October 27, 2025

On October 18, 2025, at Borher Park, the Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School cross country team made history at the MCPS Championships, sweeping...

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Celebrating The Seniors: A Look Into Girl’s Volleyball Senior Night
Brooke Doukouris, Sports Writer • October 27, 2025

The 2026 seniors on the girls' varsity volleyball team were celebrated on October 22nd at BCC on Senior Night. Family and friends brought their...

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Field Hockey Dominates in Overtime
Lana Bracey, Sports Writer • October 27, 2025

That winning mindset is what led the girls' field hockey team to their victory in the first playoff game for the 2025 season. On October 23rd,...

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