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The Bergen County Academies' 2020-2021 musical, Working.

Working the Musical: Overture

Yilin Xie, Design Editor, Writer March 24, 2021

This article is a part of a series. Every year, the Bergen County Academies (BCA) puts on a musical, and this year is no exception. The original plan, as announced over the summer, was to put on The...

Image of three students from central Pennsylvania wearing masks and prom dresses

Planning a Prom in a Pandemic

Alex Weber, Managing Editor March 23, 2021

The Senior Class of 2021 missed out on its Junior Prom last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to ensure a successful prom this year, the Senior Class Council took a backward approach in planning the...

The Twenty-One Year Legacy of the International Day of Acceptance

Trinity Hansen, Writer March 14, 2021

With the annual return of the International Day of Acceptance, BCA students are given the opportunity to not only celebrate their cultures and the cultures of their peers, but to also learn about the different...

AMUN XXII: Authenticity and Inclusivity

AMUN XXII: Authenticity and Inclusivity

Yilin Xie, Design Editor, Writer March 7, 2021
On February 4th and 5th, Bergen County Academies (BCA) held its annual Academy Model United Nations (AMUN) conference virtually. Though the organisers faced unique challenges due to the virtual setting, they persevered and ultimately conducted a successful conference.
Why Popular Shows on Netflix are Disappearing

Why Popular Shows on Netflix are Disappearing

Alex Weber February 11, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost all aspects of our lives from going to work or school, to even buying groceries. However, staying home has not stunted our consumption of television shows, movies,...

2021 Valentine’s Day Assembly Preview

Alex Weber, Managing Editor February 9, 2021

On Thursday, February 11th, students and faculty will experience one of BCA’s most festive traditions–the Valentine’s Day Assembly. Each year, students showcase their musical talents in the auditorium–singing,...

Holiday Advertising Selling More Than a Product

January 13, 2021

During the holiday season, most companies go all out on their commercials. It is the time of year when people spend thousands of dollars on gifts, decorations, and other items they have been wanting to...

2020 WINTER FASHION

Stacey Na, Copy Editor January 13, 2021

A white blanket of snow envelops the cold grass, just as a fashionable wool coat may do to you. As the holidays approach, winter is here in extreme New Jersey climate “fashion.” Layering is key with...

The Impossible Burger: Can Anything Really Beat Meat?

Emma Zgonena January 13, 2021

As vegetarianism and veganism rise to the top pages of health magazines, new and innovative non-meat, or plant based, options, including the Impossible Burger, are gaining popularity. Other popular non-meat...

Ramsey Farmers' Market pre-COVID. Retrieved from https://www.ramseyfarmersmarket.org/.

Farmers’ Markets: Support Businesses and the Environment During COVID-19

Margaret O’Hara, Online Editor December 15, 2020

Based on the fact that you are currently sitting in front of a screen reading this article, I have a pretty good feeling that you are in dire need of fresh air and sunlight. While hikes and walks are great...

The Nostalgia of Charlie Brown Holiday Specials

Ming-Jing Qin, Writer December 1, 2020

The holiday season has finally come, and no matter the chaos this year has brought, there is one element of the holidays that still remains intact, the airing of The Peanuts holiday specials. Every year...

What’s Going on With TikTok?

Elena Jacoby November 25, 2020

Let’s talk about TikTok. The ByteDance owned application, which boasts hundreds of millions of downloads globally, has a tumultuous track record, both with its users and with various governments....

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