Can you diaBEATit?
Sophia Wolmer, World News Editor
March 12, 2018
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In a school where candy sales fill the halls, treats line the BCAmart shelves, and bake sales conclude each day, it can be hard to maintain a healthy diet. Three BCA students in ACAHA, Christine (Youna) Choi, Angela (Sangjee) Hahn, and Rosa Kim have been working to change t...
Frosh Fundamentals: Where should you go during frees? It depends on your interests.
Peter Mitelman
February 13, 2018
For many BCA students, a prevalent topic is deciding which areas in school are the best to relax, socialize, do work, or have fun. The question that remains, however, is which of these locations is best - between the cafeterias, hallways, and information commons. Each having their pros and cons, it i...
2018 Winter Olympics: North Korea’s Pop Performance
Hannah Noh, School News Editor
February 12, 2018
The 2018 Olympic Winter Games have successfully commenced on the 9th of February, with the internationally celebrated sporting event taking place in PyeongChang, South Korea this year. While excitement for the approaching season of lively sports competitions and grand ceremonies picks up s...
Oprah Winfrey: The Future President of America?
Rachel Hur
February 10, 2018
On Sunday, January 17, 2018, media proprietor Oprah Winfrey delivered an electrifying speech at the Golden Globes for her lifetime achievement award; but to her supporters, this speech was more than a simple “thank-you” - it hinted towards a presidential run in 2020. This moment has inspired a n...
Increasing Student Involvement at the Summer Opportunities Fair
Grace Tan, Assistant Design Editor
February 7, 2018
More students were involved than ever before in the BCA Summer Opportunities Fair this year.
And That’s a Wrap! Mission Music Closes 2017 with its Second In-School Concert
Ashley Kim
February 2, 2018
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On December 20, 2017, BCA students were treated to an hour of lively music, sweets, and festive smiles at Mission Music’s Winter Concert. The holiday excitement was palpable with students laughing and singing along to classic winter favorites. Some performances included Alice Ipekci singing Shake Up Chri...
Meet the Guidance Counselor: Mrs. Acuña
Krishi Desai
January 31, 2018
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The Academy Chronicle recently sat down for an interview with Mrs. Kymberly Acuña, the newest counselor in the Bergen County Academies’ Guidance Department. Mrs. Acuña first came to BCA to fill in for another guidance counselor who went on maternity leave. This year, however...
Black Friday Trends: What Do BCA Students Think?
Jamie Yun Lee
January 26, 2018
Black Friday is well-known as the most hectic shopping day of the year with its mind-blowing sales on products in industries ranging from clothing to technological devices to home appliances. Through interviews and a poll, BCA students shared their thoughts on Black Friday and explained how the...
Evolving College Perspectives at BCA
Rachel Hur and Maeve McFadden
January 23, 2018
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BCA pre-frosh (a name they have been endearingly dubbed) are like confused children trying to understand the ropes of BCA. Soon, these pre-frosh will walk the halls as freshman, and then they will graduate to the sophomore lockers in the basement. After even more stress, they will reach the dreaded j...
“Spooky Truffles”
December 12, 2017
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What is the first thought you have when you think about Halloween? Costumes? Ghosts? Scary movies? All of these are irreplaceable characteristics of Halloween, but we cannot ignore the most prominent part of Halloween, the sweets. If your sweet tooth is having a craving for something other than candy...
7 of BCA Students’ Favorite Spots in Bergen County
Casey Beidel
December 8, 2017
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Bergen County is home to nearly 1,000,000 people, and about 70 towns, each with some local gems that make their respective town special. This article uses data from BCA students from all across the county and shows some commonly-mentioned favorite places to go. Beets Juice Bar - Park Ri...
Students Voice Their Opinions about BCA’s AP and IB Courses
Paloma Camacho
December 8, 2017
"Results indicated that 46.7% of students favor AP classes, 38.9% have no preference, and 14.4% prefer IB classes.” The Bergen County Academies is one of the best high schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report rankings. The curriculum at BCA consists of many higher level...