Why Are Golden Goose Sneakers So Popular?
Would you purchase a pair of $600 shoes? If so, you would want them to be clean, right? When I think about a pair of brand new shoes, I imagine putting them on, lacing them up, strutting up to the mirror, and constantly keeping my eyes on the lookout for any bystanders who might step on my clean, new shoes.
Halfway to the Finish Line
Education is important because education gives people the knowledge and skills they need to be ethical, literate and well-rounded citizens who contribute actively to their communities.
Finally! FCA Gets Its Own Field!
On Wednesday, February 5, 2020, Friendship Collegiate Academy held a Ground-Breaking Ceremony to begin construction on the FPCS Ward 7 Athletics Field and Sports Complex.
FCA Beach Boyz Commit To Colleges
On February 5, 2020, FCA senior football players participated in the annual NCAA Signing ceremony—committing to the college of their choice. Most will be the first in their family to go to college.
Tik-Tok Isn’t All Fun and Games!
Most people have used or heard of the video-sharing app TikTok, which is very popular amongst children. It is derived from the app Musical.ly, an app that was first released in August 2014. The original app was mainly used for dancing and lip-syncing. However, after it’s transition into TikTok in 2018, a lot of the app’s content changed.
A Fall from Grace: Pros and Cons
Did you enjoy the movie, A Fall from Grace? I have heard very different opinions on the movie. Some loved it while others hated it. After watching the movie, I will be talking about the pros and cons of A Fall from Grace. Warning: this article contains spoilers.
TikTok VS Musical.ly
Which is better, TikTok or Musical.ly? As a young child, I have used both. Musical.ly was the original app everyone had, and the more likes you got for your videos the cooler you were. There were lots of popular musers on the app, like Jacob Sartorius, Loren Beech and Liza Koshy.
Spring Is Coming
Groundhog Day is a popular tradition celebrated every year on February 2nd. On this day, people wait around for a groundhog to come out of its burrow to predict how long before there will be spring-like weather.
We are Killing our Reefs, Can We Prevent It?
We live in an age when many people litter on earth because they are “lazy”. It is said that around 14 million pounds of trash are thrown into the ocean each year killing our beautiful sea creatures, which adds to the terrible global warming. Over the past year, we’ve seen many dangerous wildfires burning our plants and trees.
Toys R Back?
Did you ever go to Toys R Us as a kid, or even as a teen or an adult? Well, I did. Toys R Us was one of the largest toy stores in the US since it first opened in 1957, but in 2018 it closed, breaking the hearts of many young kids, teens, and adults. Even though Toys R Us closed two years ago, the word is spreading about it coming back.
Holidays in December
When I think about holidays in December, I think about Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and people’s birthdays that I know. That’s not even a fourth of holidays celebrated in December according to Google.
Blow Pierce’s Scholars Presents A Frozen Production Like No Other
On Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 6:30PM, The Arts Academy at FPCS Blow Pierce presented their 4th musical titled, Frozen. This year’s musical starred Demi Kibler as Elsa.
A Great Way to Close Out a Wonderful Year with the Arts Academy at Blow Pierce
On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, the Blow Pierce Arts Department hosted an incredible winter showcase called Arctic Chill. The students and teachers hosted a daytime show for students and staff and an evening show for family and friends.
Too Much Technology Can Damage Your Eyes
From the time you wake up in the morning to the time you go to sleep at night, technology is all around you. But many people don’t know the true risk of using electronics for a long period of time. According to Everyday Health, “Nine hours per day—that's how much time the average American spends in front of a cell phone, tablet, computer or television screen”.
FCA Roboknights Compete In VEX Robotics Competition
On Saturday, January 18th, 2020, FCA's Roboknights battled high schools across the DMV to take first place in the VEX Robotics Competition in Collegiate’s gym.
Tech Prep FBLA Team Wins $4,000 Grant to Help Solve Mental Health Issues
On November 13, 2019, Tech Prep’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) went to the Find Your Balance Challenge to find ways to help solve issues in our school and community. One of the many topics running through our minds was emotional health, which we think seems to be a prevalent problem in our community.