Tech Prep’s First E1 BUILD Pitch Competition
On, Wednesday November 17, 2016, Tech Prep’s BUILD program launched its first idea pitch competition. All BUILD participants were dressed in their business suits and dresses ready to present their ideas. All BUILD mentors came out to support us and judges were there to assess our pitches....
Tragic Accident Killed 5 Children
On November 22, 2016, Jonathon Walker was driving a Chattanooga school bus and the bus ride ended in a tragic crash. The crash left five children dead and 12 children hospitalized. Walker was driving a normal route but the Chattanooga school bus accelerated down one road....
Racist Comments Gets Teacher Fired
Recently a caucasian teacher who worked at Harlem Park Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore, Maryland was recorded saying racist things to her African American students, such as...
Innocent Black Life Taken
Our black lives are important. For instance, Terrance Sterling is another innocent black citizen who is now dead because of a caucasian cop. Terrence was on his way home from a bachelor party on 17th and U Street in Washington, DC around 4:20am on September 11, 2016...
Should DC Schools Continue to Protest?
For the past weeks, high school and college students in Washington, DC have been walking out of school to protest the president-elect, Donald Trump.
Fall Into Denim Dance
On November 17, 2016, Friendship Tech Prep Middle had their “Fall into Denim Dance”. There were games and refreshments. We had snacks like chips, pickles, candy bags, and nachos. Dinner was free with burgers, meatballs, and your choice of drink.
Chamberlain Champions Walk for A Cause
Many people all over the world wear pink to show support and raise awareness for Breast Cancer. Did you know that everyday we are getting closer to finding a cure for cancer? This is an important cause because it is a very serious illness and can even cause death....
The FNN Chamberlain PreK Weather Report
Hosted by Dakota Watts, Ezekiel Edward and Mahari Kelly
Is the DC Statehood Going to Happen?
On November 8, 2016, Ninety-seven percent of the Washington, DC residents voted yes on their ballot for DC statehood. But, now people are wondering, “Is it actually going to happen?” Now, that Donald Trump is the 45th president of the United States, people are really doubting that it will....
A Journey To Africa...A Place I Will Never Forget
Last year 2015, on November 24th around Thanksgiving I went to Ethiopia for an “International Study Tour” with other DC students in the College Bound program....
It’s Time to Prepare for Track
Starting Wednesday, November 9, 2016, students at Friendship Tech Prep will be able to prepare for their upcoming track season....
What Can Be Done To Stop Police Brutality?
Police brutality is getting out hand. Now, thanks to the work of body cameras, police officers are starting to be held accountable for their use of unnecessary force. Protesters are beginning to get more violent because they want answers from the government and want to know what is being done to stop this madness from happening to African Americans....
The Life Of A Cheerleader
Everybody wants to know the key to being a cheerleader. Of course, cheerleaders don’t have enough time to sleep, or even have time to be themselves. Every time they take a break they have to get back up and cheer again. The cheerleaders work everyday all day.
All Eyes on Me
On September 23, 2016, I participated in the Lit & Talent Show at Collegiate. The pressure to put on a good show was very nauseating. I drank herbal tea for a week, and ran through the song ten times. I was very anxious during the performance.
Is Damian Lillard The Best All-Around Point Guard In The League?
Damian Lillard is a professional NBA player. He plays for the Portland Trail Blazers. He went to a D3 college called Weber State. He was the first round sixth overall pick in the NBA draft. He went on on to win NBA Rookie of the Year by an unanimous decision.
“Cuttin’ Up is Underway!”
Don’t miss our latest production. It is called “Cuttin’ Up”, a spin off from the movie, Barbershop. The play will be out on November 16-19. Come out and support R.O.Y.A.L. Voices and the Fine Arts Academy.
Aspiring to become Great
I am one who loves football. I love the action and I have an extreme passion for the game. There are many players in the NFL today who I look up to, but there is no one I aspire to be like more than JJ Watt. Ever since I moved to defensive end, JJ is someone who I've kept a close eye on.
Where Do We Go From Here?
On November 8-9, 2016, people in the United States were shocked when Donald Trump became the 45th president of the United States. Now, there are a lot of “mixed” emotions going through the US. Some people are glad and some people are sad. But, I have one big question, Where do we go from here?