Recapping and Fact Checking the Last Presidential Debate of 2020 Pt. 4: COVID-19, Abortion and Closing
TW: abortion In this final installation of our series recapping and fact checking the last presidential debate of 2020, we
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Recapping and Fact Checking the Last Presidential Debate of 2020 Pt. 3: Immigration
Part 3 of our series recapping and fact checking the last presidential debate of 2020 explores the leading candidates’ claims
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Recapping and Fact Checking the Last Presidential Debate of 2020 Pt. 2: Racism and Criminal Justice
In the second part of our series recapping and fact checking the last presidential debate of 2020, we examine the
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Recapping and Fact Checking the Last Presidential Debate of 2020 Pt. 1: Climate Change
ABC political commentator and anchor George Stephanopolous described the Oct. 22 presidential debate in Nashville, Tennessee as involving “two white
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Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed as New Supreme Court Justice
With a vote of 52-48, split along party lines, the Senate confirmed President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to
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Seniors’ Not-So-Secret Plight to Take Back Senior Year
Slightly more than a dozen seniors gathered in the parking lot of the Layhill Local Park Friday, Oct. 9 for
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President Trump’s Tax Returns Highlight Deep Economic Inequalities in America
The New York Times released a report Sunday, Sep. 27 that unearthed an answer to a mystery intriguing the American
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Deadline Approaching Fast for Completing Critical 2020 Census
The 2020 census must be completed by this Monday, Oct 5, 2020, and meeting this critical deadline will ensure that
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Why MCPS’ New Certificate of Student Engagement is Problematic
Five academic clubs, one honor society, two service organizations outside of school, and a dance team. That was my extracurricular
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Pro/Con: Is Bengal Time Beneficial?
Pro by Alanna Stewart: Although Bengal Time may not be the most fun thing to go to at the end
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First Day Off to Frustrating Start with myMCPS Classroom Slowdown
For some students, the first day of school got off to a slow start as internet service provider CenturyLink crashed
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Library in Lockdown: How the Media Center Will Continue Supporting Students During Virtual Instruction
The library is a cornerstone of every school community, and that remains the case even during virtual instruction, as the
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Everything You Need to Know About First Semester Virtual Education
This summer, MCPS officials and Blake staff have been working tirelessly to ensure students have a positive and productive experience
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Back to School Letter from the Editor
Dear Bengal Community, By now I’m sure you’re tired of hearing the phrase, “unprecedented times.” While we’ve gotten used to
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