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The Great War: BCA’s Experiences in the Race to Buy Taylor Swift Tickets

Lucy Montalti February 22, 2023

Whispers of “Taylor Swift” and “Ticketmaster” echoed throughout the BCA hallways on November 15th-16th, as BCA students frantically tried to buy tickets to Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour during the...

Affirmative Action in College Admissions: BCA Opinions

Juliet Lee, Editor December 21, 2022

On the eve of middle school, I asked my parents about the process of applying to college. But instead of telling me what I might expect — writing an essay, taking tests, etc. — they sat me down and...

Inflation and the Economy: What it Means for You

Inflation and the Economy: What it Means for You

An Interview with Melissa Lee
Charlie Cannold, Contributor December 6, 2022
In an interview with Melissa Lee, we discuss the impact of inflation on the current state of the economy.
The Return of Haunted Mansion

The Return of Haunted Mansion

Beatrice Song November 29, 2022

BCA’s renowned Haunted Mansion has made a comeback! On October 28th, 2022, the AVPA Visual students put together a spectacular haunted house on the auditorium stage. This BCA tradition has been put on...

Dating in the Digital Age

Dating in the Digital Age

Bori Chung and Trinity Hansen November 15, 2022

With the rise of social media and platforms such as Bumble, the dating game has changed dramatically. In the past, the only way a relationship started was organically, but what exactly does that mean?...

BCA’s Warm Welcome— Hello, Class of 2026!

BCA’s Warm Welcome— Hello, Class of 2026!

Christine Zeo and Clara Barsoum June 20, 2022

To welcome Bergen County Academies’ incoming freshmen (Class of 2026), the Parent Partnership Organization (PPO) held a picnic inviting families and students to showcase BCA’s various clubs, activities,...

BCA’s First De-Stress Fest Brings Insight Into Student Wellness

BCA’s First De-Stress Fest Brings Insight Into Student Wellness

On May 23rd to May 24th, BCA experienced its first ever De-Stress Fest that had been postponed until after the pandemic.
Hannah Shin June 15, 2022

BCA is known to be a highly stressful environment, with its academic rigor and challenging classes. However, student-led organizations such as Student Council and the Wellness Club have strived to bring...

One Act Festival 2022

One Act Festival 2022

One ActPlays 2022 Seniors in AVPA-T at BCA were handed the torch of responsibility for directing and putting on a show. BCA's One Act Festival is an annual event that brings students together from different...

Journey to the Bronx Zoo: an AMST Freshman Experience

Journey to the Bronx Zoo: an AMST Freshman Experience

May 25, 2022

The weather only entailed mild precipitation and gray skies, but for the  AMST freshman students in Mr. Zhang’s biology classes, it meant a possible hinderance to their biome scavenger hunt. On the...

LitMag: Behind the Scenes to its Success

LitMag: Behind the Scenes to its Success

Mariam Ali May 19, 2022

After years of hard work and effort, LitMag has finally done it; it has won several national titles. This past week, BCA’s LitMag advisor, Ms. Villanova, and the Co-Editors in Chief, Hafsa Ali and Chloe...

Are Streaming Services on the Decline?

Are Streaming Services on the Decline?

With Netflix reporting a loss of more than $50 billion, what does it mean for other streaming services and the future of streaming online?
Aidan Park, Online Editor May 19, 2022

It is clear that Netflix have established themselves as a global superpower in the world of digital streaming, reporting a revenue growth of $1.36 billion to $25 billion in a matter of 12 years and housing...

Are The Oscars On the Decline?

Leading up to this year’s 94th Academy Awards, viewership was of big uncertainty. Would the Oscars reflect yet another year of decrease in viewers? Or would it bring a resurgence in popularity with the pandemic slowing down? The answer is quite clear.
Aidan Park, Online Editor April 25, 2022

This year’s Oscars drew in 16.6 million viewers, displaying a 58% increase from last year’s record low audience of 10.5 million viewers, according to Nielsen, a global marketing research firm. However,...

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