What the heck are Baltimore Public Schools doing? Why are these kids in their coats, scarves, gloves, and winter gear sitting in their classrooms? Did the principals of these schools lose their brains?

We all know that Donald Trump tweets a lot of things that are very unnecessary and childish. A lot of the things that he tweets don’t make sense at all—such as the tweet above stating “My grandparents didn’t come to America all the way from Germany to see it get taken over by immigrants.” Donald Trump’s grandparents came to America from Germany makes them immigrants. Right?

Video by Michael Willams. 

In most DC schools, uniforms are required. Many students believe that uniforms should not be required for many different reasons. In my opinion, I believe that students should have to wear uniforms and I’ll tell you why.

Last week Amazon announced a new service just in time for the holidays. Many people are talking about it and don’t seem to favor the idea of an Amazon Key that would allow Amazon couriers (strangers) to enter your home.

On Saturday, November 18th, the Tech Prep Marching Titans Band took a trip to Georgetown University to support the Georgetown Football Team at Cooper Field. We performed in the stands throughout the game to support the football team. We also played for the halftime show on center field to provide some entertainment to all of the Hoyas fans.

tarting around August 2017, people throughout the United States were shocked and disgusted by the statements that Trump has been making on Twitter and during speeches about NFL players kneeling during the National Anthem.

Today in the U.S., women aren’t treated the same as men. Men are given more money in jobs (wages) and given more resources for sports.

On a windy Thursday in Washington, DC, the FNN team from Friendship Collegiate Campus crosses the street to the Minnesota Avenue Metro Station. Everyone is bundled up in coats and toting luggage. We’re off to the JEA Journalism Conference being hosted in Dallas, Texas.  

Today I flew for the first time ever from Washington, D.C. to Dallas, Texas to attend the JEA Fall Journalism Convention. I woke up at about 5:30 am to make sure I had everything packed and then got my carry on backpack together. I went to school just like I would on any other day, got my work from my teachers, and waited for everyone to arrive so I could meet the others who were going while we waited to leave.

Today started at 6 am when my alarm clock vibrated and played one my favorite songs "It's Cool" by Jhene Aiko. I got up from the bed, picked out my outfit for the day and headed to the bathroom to get dressed, take my rollers out and do the rest of my morning routine.

A knock on the door from Flo woke me up one hour after I was supposed to get up and start getting ready. I’d forgotten to reset my alarm and had only 45 minutes to get ready, make it down to the lobby and eat my breakfast.

Google is one of my favorite companies. Why? Because the company just keeps on giving and giving and giving. Just last month, Google gave $1 million grant to The Hidden Genius Project, a non-profit organization located in Oakland, California that is working to increase the number of African American youth working in the field of technology.

TJ Maxx department stores are already a favorite of many because of their affordable prices. If you like designer clothes at low prices, TJ Maxx and Marshall’s is your place to be.

On Wednesday, November 15th, 2017, FNN reporters from Tech Prep and Collegiate joined pre-k-1st-grade students from Blow Pierce to celebrate the arrival of the FNN Online Book Club. Students celebrated the fun of reading with us by having what we like to call a “Book Party”.  Scholars participated in fun and exciting activities that had to do with their favorite books and stories.

At the monthly staff meeting, teachers filled the cafeteria to listen to all of the information about what was taking place at the school this month. At the end of the meeting, Ms. Owo, the school’s principal announced the nominations for the staff member of the month. Ms. Abreu was announced the winner for the IB trait, “Caring”.

From November 10th through November 12th, 2017, Collegiate and Tech Prep NSBE Jr. members went to the Greensboro, North Carolina convention. It was an amazing experience. We stayed at a beautiful hotel for three days with great food! Who wouldn’t be happy because of that?

Video by Tsion Cummings. Photos by Michael Williams and Marcellis Bland.

November 9, 2017, was the date of the honor roll ceremony for Tech Prep Middle. Many of our school’s scholars were celebrated. This was the first quarter ceremony. One student received Principal's, Honor Roll.

On November 8, 2017, Friendship Tech Prep High School had an 8th grade showcase which is a way of showing 8th graders from different schools what Tech Prep High is all about and why they should enroll in this amazing school. Four different middle schools came including McKinley Tech, Friendship Blow-Pierce, Friendship Chamberlain, and of course Friendship Tech Prep.