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An FLC student experiencing the lack of proper air conditioning in classrooms.
Should have FLC been on the half-day list for extreme heat?
September 19, 2023
Student intimidated by college applications process.
A Guide to College Applications
September 14, 2023
FLCs class of 2023 celebrated their 49th annual commencement graduation ceremony on June 9th at The Irvine Auditorium. The ceremony featured music from DeAryah Ayers and Universal Language, a commencement address by Dr. Daniel A. Lee, and a speech by Salutatorian Jenna McKenzie. The program also featured a scholarship presentation by Megan Condit, presentation of program certificates by Dr. Latrina Stewart and Dr. Xavier Brown, and a speech by Valedictorian Kindred Brix. The program concluded with a message from Principal Nicole Lee and the conferring of diplomas.
[PHOTOS] FLC Class of 2023 Graduates at Irvine Auditorium
June 12, 2023
Students are discussing the new schedule and debating whether which schedule is better
Changes in the schedule 2023-2024
June 7, 2023
A FLC student using ChatGPT to generate a essay
A tool that worries
June 7, 2023
FLCs class of 2023 celebrated their 49th annual commencement graduation ceremony on June 9th at The Irvine Auditorium. The ceremony featured music from DeAryah Ayers and Universal Language, a commencement address by Dr. Daniel A. Lee, and a speech by Salutatorian Jenna McKenzie. The program also featured a scholarship presentation by Megan Condit, presentation of program certificates by Dr. Latrina Stewart and Dr. Xavier Brown, and a speech by Valedictorian Kindred Brix. The program concluded with a message from Principal Nicole Lee and the conferring of diplomas.
[PHOTOS] FLC Class of 2023 Graduates at Irvine Auditorium
June 12, 2023
[VIDEO] FLC 10th grade student awarded $40,000 in a BigFuture Scholarship
[VIDEO] FLC 10th grade student awarded $40,000 in a BigFuture Scholarship
May 2, 2023
[VIDEO] Mayoral candidates campaign on student issues
[VIDEO] Mayoral candidates campaign on student issues
April 25, 2023
Teacher rally outside school district headquarters shows results
Teacher rally outside school district headquarters shows results
March 25, 2023
PA school funding is ruled unconstitutional
March 9, 2023
A gavel hitting the sound block reading Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
DACA faces legal challenges
December 20, 2022
Photo illustration
Teacher shortage
December 22, 2021
Day-long protest for George Floyd starts peacefully, turns violent
Day-long protest for George Floyd starts peacefully, turns violent
May 31, 2020
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
March 10, 2020
Trump acquitted by Senate
February 28, 2020
COVID-19 myths debunked
COVID-19 myths debunked
March 18, 2020
Xinjiang, China
Identity Stripped Away from Uyghur Muslims in China
January 31, 2019
Contributing Illustrator Paladin Jenkins
Migrant Caravans Continue to Head for U.S. Border
January 31, 2019
The Science of the Seasons
The Science of the Seasons
April 4, 2018
Photo taken for The Flash by Daisy Toledo Mald
Puerto Ricans Set to Leave After Hurricane Maria Limits Resources
December 18, 2017
Safety on the way to school
Safety on the way to school
May 26, 2023
Teen upset about having to go nowhere
Nowhere To Go: Philly’s recreation problem
May 26, 2023
FLC students at FLCs Snowball Dance held in the cafetiera on December 10th, 2018.
Are school dances worth your time and money?
May 26, 2023
FLC senior explains the past Wednesday schedule to an underclassman.
What happened to the Wednesday schedule?
March 9, 2023
The film is cut.
Cancellation of animated shows are ruining the industry
March 9, 2023
Safety on the way to school
Safety on the way to school
May 26, 2023
FLC social media pages can present as distracting to students school environment.
Dangers of social media present problems for high schools
March 9, 2023
The stand on the left stays sparse with students who have no fines. While the one on the right is packed with students who have fines to pay and missing IDs.
Should FLC use student fines?
December 20, 2022
Photo Illustration: Franklin Learning Center student skipping class
Cutting with Consequences
March 28, 2022
Open bathrooms are a necessity for student respect
Open bathrooms are a necessity for student respect
December 21, 2021
The Reality of Life After High School
May 23, 2019
FLC Principle Nicole Lee.
The Principal’s Perspective
September 14, 2023
Melissa Schepers shows off her vast knowledge of music and musical instruments.
Music Department Welcomes New Head of Vocal Music
September 14, 2023
Ms. Harpur, Spanish 1 & 2 teacher, in her new classroom
From Student Teaching to Teaching Students
September 14, 2023
Lillie Grace Volpe (she/they), is a first year Drexel University student majoring in game design. Volpe is a CAPA graduate of the class of 2022 and plays for Drexel’s Super Smash Bros crew under the gamer tag “Charms”
Changing: How a college student stays connected to her home while going to college
June 7, 2023
A sunlit letter to Franklin Learning Center, albeit messy with spilled ink
Shining a spotlight on FLC’s poets
May 26, 2023
Localhost player plays a friendly round of Super Smash Brothers Ultimate during weekly tournament
Localhost: e-sports and gaming are just a few blocks away
May 26, 2023
Student listening to music and studying
How does music improve students’ study experience?
May 26, 2023
Ideas imposing upon traditional arts.
Is traditional art going out of style?
May 26, 2023
Students cooking.
The beauty of culinary arts
March 9, 2023
Youth watching television.
Is Euphoria an accurate depiction of FLC?
March 9, 2023
Bring Back Culture Day!
Bring Back Culture Day!
April 7, 2022
FLC returns to performances with Into the Woods Jr.
FLC returns to performances with Into the Woods Jr.
December 21, 2021
Photos: 2019 Pep Rally
Photos: 2019 Pep Rally
November 27, 2019
Stage Crew members Daniel Castro, Tai Dang, and Anache Shivers push a stage prop carrying Erin Davis.
Performing Arts Department Has “Magic To Do” With It’s Upcoming Musical
April 19, 2018
A Day in the Life of A Dance Major
A Day in the Life of A Dance Major
December 15, 2016
Bring Back Culture Day!
Bring Back Culture Day!
April 7, 2022
Photography of MJ portrait-style. Smiling at the camera.
MJ Brings Happiness To FLC
March 29, 2022
FLC returns to performances with Into the Woods Jr.
FLC returns to performances with Into the Woods Jr.
December 21, 2021
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
January 16, 2020
The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee Runs at FLC
November 27, 2019
Paladin Jenkins / ILLUSTRATION
“Sticks and Stones” and the Modern Comedy World
November 14, 2019
Joshua Ramirez / ILLUSTRATION
What’s up with Joker?
November 14, 2019
Is the movie even worth it?
Is the movie even worth it?
October 15, 2019
Not the Cats Pajamas
Not the Cat’s Pajamas
February 26, 2019
Recycled Ideas
Recycled Ideas
February 1, 2019
Teammates from Franklin Learning Center and Parkway join hands in their huddle before playing.
Badminton: building teamwork one game at a time
May 26, 2023
Assistant Coach Andre Bright gives the team a courtside pep talk.
PHOTOS: Bobcats end playoffs in first round loss to Parkway Center City
February 8, 2023
Dominic DiGiorgio forcefully jumps up into the air attempting to shoot over the Tacony Lions during a non-conference home game.
Bobcats top Tacony, near the end of the season
January 31, 2023
Kadeem Martin jumps up to dunk on an opposing player in the final quarter of the game.
PHOTOS: Bobcats win vs MCHW Knights
January 30, 2023
Girls basketball underclassman teammates prepare to give seniors their own flower and basketball for their senior surprise.
Girls basketball takes a victory from PETC and ends game with senior surprise
January 30, 2023
Assistant Coach Andre Bright gives the team a courtside pep talk.
PHOTOS: Bobcats end playoffs in first round loss to Parkway Center City
February 8, 2023
Dominic DiGiorgio forcefully jumps up into the air attempting to shoot over the Tacony Lions during a non-conference home game.
Bobcats top Tacony, near the end of the season
January 31, 2023
Kadeem Martin jumps up to dunk on an opposing player in the final quarter of the game.
PHOTOS: Bobcats win vs MCHW Knights
January 30, 2023
Girls basketball underclassman teammates prepare to give seniors their own flower and basketball for their senior surprise.
Girls basketball takes a victory from PETC and ends game with senior surprise
January 30, 2023
Joshua Brown has the ball, taking control of the game. The opposing teams players were right on his trail, but he remained focused.
[PHOTOS] Bobcats beat Bulldogs in season opener
December 20, 2022
Should Ben Simmons be a Part of The 76er’s Future?
Should Ben Simmons be a Part of The 76er’s Future?
December 22, 2021
Boxer and FLC Alumni, Aanjhrue Williams, (right) spars at Rock Ministries Boxing Gym on October 10. · Sandraliz Flores / STAFF
FLC alumnus to be signed as pro boxer
November 14, 2019
Deal Towards Victory
April 2, 2019
When Will He Be Back?
December 4, 2017
A young boy participates in one of the many activities available at the NFL Draft
NFL Draft: Huge Success in Philadelphia
May 30, 2017

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