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Teachers’ Pets

Phatamarha Noel, Editor April 11, 2024

Regardless of what your pet preferences are, I think we can all agree that animals have a special place in our hearts. Humankind’s innate love for animals can often bridge the gap between culture, language...

Patrick Webb (left) and Jesus Ramos (right) flexing their biceps.

Students beef up after the bell

Angela Doan, Contributing writer March 21, 2024

At Franklin Learning Center, some FLC students start their fitness activities right after school ends, heading to the local Planet Fitness located down the street at 510 N Broad St.  Sophomore music...

This is the cover art for the album made by Drake’s son Adonis.

My Review on “For All The Dogs”

Gabriel Martinez-Vazquez March 21, 2024

Artist Drake finally released his long-awaited album “ For All The Dogs”! After several months of wait and delays, fans finally get to listen to the artist's latest work. In this article, I'll be giving...

The CROWN Act

The CROWN Act

Maya Williams January 26, 2024

For many people, hair is a form of expression and identity. Hair is part of a person from social aspects to creative aspects. These ideals hold especially true in African-American cultures,  where hair...

An FLC student enjoying their rap music.

The Stigmatization of Rap Music

Phatamarha Noel December 19, 2023

“God will judge my heart, man will judge my actions.” -Tupac Shakur Imagine this: you’re watching a music video of a rap song from an artist you’ve been a fan of for a while. Maybe it's their...

Photo of We the Youth made by Keith Haring.

Keith Haring’s Grip on the Art Scene

Maya Williams December 19, 2023

Around the city, you’ve probably seen simple, colorful characters dancing together on a bright background; symbols of hearts with legs and smiling faces; or even simplified animals such as dogs.  These...

The team lines up to shake the hands of the opposing team after the game ends.

Girls Volleyball wraps the season with a winning record

Dahslee Hernandez December 19, 2023

The FLC girls volleyball team was from August 30, 2023, to October 30, 2023. The head coach for the team this year was Amir Patel. Ending the season, the Bobcats were able to end on overall 5-2 wins...

Player Amir Stevens (21) waits to be put into the game

FLC Bobcats lose first home game to PCC Bulldogs

Dahslee Hernandez December 12, 2023

The boys' basketball team, the FLC Bobcats, lost against the Parkway Center City Bulldogs during their first home game of the 2023-2024 season on December 11, 2023, with a score of 39-55. With many...

Sterling (2) jumps into the air to shoot the ball in the net.

Girls Basketball team wins first home game of the season

Dahslee Hernandez December 7, 2023

Girls' basketball team the FLC Bobcats won against the William L. Sayre Sabers during their first home game of the 2023-2024 season on December 6, 2023, with a score of 43-21. Due to their previous...

A 2019 FLC student voter who is showing off his registered voter sticker.

How to Become a New Registered Voter

Semayah Smith September 19, 2023

Students at FLC are reaching the age of being able to vote. Some may be wondering how they can become a registered voter, and where to go when the time comes to vote. In Philadelphia, you must be...

An FLC student experiencing the lack of proper air conditioning in classrooms.

Should have FLC been on the half-day list for extreme heat?

Dahslee Hernandez September 19, 2023

During the first and partially the second week of school staff and students raise their concern for hot temperatures in FLC. The question was raised whether FLC should have been on the half-day list for...

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