Is Getting Vaccinated A Good Idea?
According to Sporting News, Lebron James just got vaccinated and is proud to represent the Los Angeles Lakers. "I know what I did for me and my family. I know some of my friends and what they did for their families.
Goodbye Facebook, Hello Meta
Give a warm welcome to Meta, Facebook’s new and improved brand. When Facebook came out on February 4th, 2004, it was a big hit that demolished many other social media platforms.
Is Squid Game Appropriate For Kids?
On September 17, 2021, a show called “Squid Game” came out on Netflix. The show was filmed in Seoul, South Korea. According to CNN, “Squid Game has amassed a huge following, with Netflix reporting that 111 million accounts had watched the anti-capitalist drama in less than a month since its debut, calling the show its "biggest-ever series at launch."
Friendship Knights Strike Imperial Collegiate in a 27-6 Victory
he FCA Knights played Royal Imperial Collegiate at a home game.
Meet Mr. Gilchrist—The New JA Academy Director
Woodridge has a new JA Academy director in town. Say hello to Mr. Gilchrist, or Mr. G for short. Today I will be interviewing him to see how he feels about Woodridge. But first, let’s see how students feel about him!
PLANET WORD Or Is It Planet WOW?
The Planet Word is a museum about the history of words. It is located at 13th and K Street, NW, Washington DC. The Planet Word museum was very inspiring to me as a young writer. First the building itself was gorgeous.
Kids Speak Out About Getting Vaccinated
It’s a fact as old as time that parents generally know what’s best for their kids, but is that always true? Covid 19 has opened a lot of controversial discussions over the last two years, and this stands true when it comes to getting vaccinated against the virus
Colin Powell Throughout The Years
On October 18, 2021, Colin Powell, the first black US secretary of State, died from Covid-19 complications. Most people only know him as Secretary of State, but he’s done many other things.
In Person vs. Virtual: Which Is Better?
Everyone who’s been going to school recently knows that we have to follow Covid protocols in order to actually stay in school and not get the COVID-19 virus. For instance, before schools were getting deep cleaned, we had to stay online for school.
FCA Volleyball Team Goes All Out Against KIPP CP
Friendship Collegiate Academy’s Lady Knights Varsity Volleyball Team went up against KIPP CP in an intense game. The game was interesting because both teams had the same colors and were equally eager to win.
Staff Rocks College Swag For Spirit Week
The staff and students of Friendship Collegiate Academy showed off their school spirit as they rocked their college apparel. From Howard to owie State, Collegiate showed off its University pride.
Mental Health Days For Students Across The U.S.
Ever since the pandemic hit, everyone across the world has had to make daily life changes—whether it be wearing a mask, staying inside more often, or even greatly distancing themselves from friends and family. This came with its benefits but it also came with a lot of negative physical and mental consequences for everyone including teenagers and children.
So Close, Yet So Far: An Inside Look at Social Distancing
This pandemic has caused us to do some abnormal things to stay safe, social distancing being one. Having social interaction is very important in human life, so how are we supposed to just distance ourselves from our friends in what seems like a blink of an eye?
Why Are U.S. Black Athletes So Dominant In Sports?
Most studies show that black people are just naturally stronger and faster in sports. People like Kevin Durant, Isaiah Thomas, Buda Baker, Kyler Murray, and Tyrann Mathieu are elite athletes who are crushing in their respective sports and they’re all under six feet except for Kevin Durant.
Tribute to a Fallen Knight
As a tribute to the late Jaquar McNair, the students and staff held a “balloon pop” outside of the school. For those unfamiliar with the term ”balloon pop”, since we weren’t allowed to release the balloons, we had to pop them.
Do You Think R Kelly Is Guilty?
R. Kelly is a black American singer who is known for his songs, “I Believe I Can Fly'' and “Same Girl”. He is also known for sexually exploiting minors. R. Kelly was arrested on July 11, 2019 for sex crimes, human trafficking, and child pornography. He faced 22 federal criminal charges on January 29, 2021.
Do You Think TikTok Is The Best App For Teens ?
As everyone knows, Tiktok is a social media app where people dance and sing. You can send funny videos to your friends and family. You can scroll on your “For You Page“ (FYP) to see videos just for you. In my opinion, Tiktok is an amazing app because it helps teens in many ways.
FCA’s Cross Country Team’s Second Meet!
FCA’s Cross Country team had it’s second meet. The same schools showed up from the last meet, but there were about 10-15 people fewer. This time we saw people going through pain, including ourselves.
In Loving Memory Of Coach Antonino Crews
Coach Antonino Crews died on October 21, 2021. Coach Crews was loved by everyone at Friendship and will always be remembered as LLCoach Crews. He has been a classroom aide at Tech Prep since 2016 and was a coach for FCA’s junior varsity football team.
Chastity Agbaje Harvests Her First Pepper
Chastity Agbaje had a chance to harvest her own vegetables at the Friendship Collegiate Academy Garden.