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Is Andrew Yang right?

Kyle Thiede May 18, 2020

Andrew Yang was once one of presidential candidates for the Democratic party. One of his fundamental campaign policies was “Universal Basic Income.” According to Yang, this meant that “every adult...

FLC senior Isaiah Charity holds a presence on Soundcloud as rapper
LoneWolfOmega. Photo Courtesy of Isaiah Charity

Student musicians use rap as a form of expression

Kyle Thiede January 16, 2020

FLC senior Isaiah Charity holds a presence on Soundcloud as rapper LoneWolfOmega. Photo Courtesy of Isaiah Charity What do Eminem, XXXTENTACION, and FLC seniors Hilario Rodriguez and Isaiah Charity...

The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee Runs at FLC

Kyle Thiede November 27, 2019

As the year continues, The Franklin Learning Center performing arts majors began to release their performances for the school community to watch and enjoy. One of these shows is FLC’s take on “The...

PFT President Jerry Jordan visits FLC to address building hazards

Kyle Thiede November 27, 2019

Jerry Jordan, the President of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, visited Franklin Learning Center on November 21 to inspect the various issues within the school building.  Jordan made it clear...

Is the movie even worth it?

Is the movie even worth it?

Kyle Thiede October 15, 2019

Not really, no. It: Chapter Two is a film based on the later half of Stephen King’s infamous novel It. Unlike the original source material, the film does an inadequate job of capturing the thrilling...

Design Editor Elijah Collins

We’re in the Endgame Now

Kyle Thiede May 24, 2019

Avengers Endgame is the result of the eleven year build up for the Avengers finale. Many people consider this film as an event, like a roller coaster. As an event, this movie is exhilarating, however...

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Kyle Thiede February 12, 2019

By Kyle Thiede  2018 has brought plenty of superhero movies. From the comical and action-packed Deadpool 2, to the impactful Black Panther, and even the epic Avengers: Infinity War, Spider-man:...

Staff Illustrator Joshua Ramirez

“Bohemian Rhapsody” Is an Unfortunate Queen Killer

Kyle Thiede February 1, 2019

The story of one of the greatest rock bands in history, Bohemian Rhapsody is here, it won a Golden Globe Award for best Drama, and it has even nominated for an Oscar for best picture. The question we...

Venom: An armless, legless, faceless thing…

Venom: An armless, legless, faceless thing…

Kyle Thiede October 22, 2018

There’s a line from Eminem’s song for the movie “Venom,” that goes “When you get hit with my venom,” which, in my opinion, explains the movie perfectly. Watching this movie felt like a clean...

Prey Video Game Review

“Prey” Video Game Review

Kyle Thiede May 30, 2017

Prey is an action-horror RPG. You play as Morgan Yu as you're trapped on a space station, having lost all of your memory, with a dangerous alien enemy that wants you dead. Equipping yourself with weapons,...

The Bye Bye Man

The Bye Bye Man

Kyle Thiede January 30, 2017

The Bye Bye Man is a great movie, if you want to know how not to make movies.   The Bye Bye Man is about a demon that haunts you, makes you do bad things, and comes to you when you say his name....

The Game Club Welcomes All and Any

The Game Club Welcomes All and Any

Kyle Thiede November 23, 2016

This year, Game Club is attracting a lot of new positive attention. Game club is really simple. ¨It’s a place where kids come and play games,¨ said Mr. Arleth, the Game Club adviser. Every Friday...

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