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Music and Staying Motivated: A Spring Playlist for BCA Students
As the snow melts and the cold subsides, it is common for BCA students to think that the vibrant season of spring is the ideal chance for new beginnings and fresh starts. However, in reality, spring...
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Embracing Diversity: Celebrating Cultural Unity through BCA’s International...
On Friday, January 26, the BCA community got together to watch the incredible IDA performances of 14 different cultures. Ranging from Korean to Afro-Caribbean performances, BCA students were able to...
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The Russo-Ukrainian War: Does Alexei Navalny’s Death Have an Impact?
On February 16, 2024, the death of a 47-year-old political activist who was imprisoned in Russia fled the media, with his funeral even being covered in American news. But this wasn’t just the death of...
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BCA Bake Sales
After a long school day, most BCA students crave something sweet to recharge their energy for their after-school activities. It’s a familiar sight to see bake sales hosted by various clubs with...
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Plastic Water Bottles and Their Detrimental Impact: A Call for Action
As images of beautiful sunsets, fields of flowers, and mesmerizing beaches grace our screens, it’s easy to forget the harsh reality facing our planet. Behind this stunning facade lies a crisis of...
View ArticleBCA’s New Bio Virtuoso: Mr. Vollenweider
As the new school year began, BCA wholeheartedly welcomed Mr. Vollenweider, the newest addition to the Biology department. At BCA, he teaches freshman biology and AP biology. This year will be his 12th...
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Cafeteria Critiques: Student Thoughts About BCA’s Lunch Options
Nearly every BCA student has one thing on their mind as their late-morning periods inch by: lunch. Many students look forward to this refreshing social break, as it wedges 50 minutes of relief and...
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Super Bowl Halftime Shows: Which are BCA’s favorites?
While the NFL’s annual Super Bowl may not be the biggest priority of BCA’s academically focused students, the yearly Super Bowl halftime shows are certainly beloved. This is a feeling shared amongst...
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Get Fabulous for the Semi Formal
Hey “old sport!” If you don’t know that reference, you are not alone, and are probably a freshman, as the sophomores read this very statement a countless number of times in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The...
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Who Is Listening to Classical Music These Days?
Imagine an evening at a grand concert hall, where the quiet murmur of an audience fills the air. The musicians hold their instruments, waiting for the sign of the conductor. With just the wave of a...
View ArticleFavorite Celebrities and Inspirations
Bergen County Academies, known for its diverse and talented student body, recently conducted a survey, given by the Academy Chronicle, to uncover the celebrities that resonate most with its students....
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One Acts Play Festival: An AVPA-T Senior Send-Off
As school comes to a close, one of the many end-of-year traditions at BCA is the AVPA-T senior directed One Acts Play Festival. Though attending one acts as an audience member is a fun experience for...
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The Stanley Cup Takes on BCA
Stanley Adventure Quencher Tumbler (Hyaemhin Moon) An essential hydration tool or an oversized sippy cup? The Stanley cup is the new, up-and-coming icon of the consumerism industry and currently, Gen...
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For BCA Creatives: Discussing YoungArts with Iris Hur
Amidst BCA’s busy academic culture, where else do students turn to take a break? From math problems, to essays, to research presentations; despite the academic coursework that frequent our daily lives,...
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The 2025 Met Gala: Everything BCA Students Need to Know
An evening of glitz, glamor, and iconic fashion moments, the Met Gala, held annually on the first Monday of May, is nothing short of a pop culture spectacle. An annual fundraising ball to raise money...
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A Likely Epidemic
At the forefront of today’s youth lies a problem as critical as it is overlooked: a lexical epidemic, precisely one concerning the word like. The word is found everywhere; from dinner table...
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2024 BCA Wrapped
What’s the soundtrack to life at Bergen County Academies (BCA)? In 2024, it was everything from the vibrant pop of Sabrina Carpenter to the raw lyricism of Tyler the Creator. The playlists of BCA...
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Behind the Scenes of the BCA Student Council
What does it really take to be a student council member at BCA? This team works hard to improve student life and strengthen the school community. The BCA Student Council is supervised by advisors Mr....
View ArticleVictoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024: Iconic or Impetuous?
After a five-year break, the Victoria’s Secret (VS) Fashion Show came back in 2024 with big promises of being better and more inclusive. It brought back some famous faces, introduced new ones, and...
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The Power of Music Therapy: A Closer Look at Solis and Luna Arts Club
Music, often referred to as a universal language, can stimulate emotions, memories, and physical responses. Music therapy uses this power to promote healing and well-being. One inspiring example of...
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