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A gavel hitting the sound block reading Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
DACA faces legal challenges
December 20, 2022
FLC student looking into an open door with full white light coming out around them.
Guide To Command English This School Year
December 20, 2022
FLC student looking into an open door with full white light coming out around them.
Guia para sobrevivir el año escolar si no dominas el Ingles
December 20, 2022
Three FLC students reacting to the inefficent solution to a student’s injury.
No nurse at FLC
December 20, 2022
Monkeypox: what you need to know
September 15, 2022
FLC student looking into an open door with full white light coming out around them.
Guide To Command English This School Year
December 20, 2022
FLC student looking into an open door with full white light coming out around them.
Guia para sobrevivir el año escolar si no dominas el Ingles
December 20, 2022
Three FLC students reacting to the inefficent solution to a student’s injury.
No nurse at FLC
December 20, 2022
Student washes their hands while their hallpass sits next to them on the sink.
New policy aims to keep bathrooms safe and open
September 15, 2022
Dr. Watlingtons 100 day plan sits atop his 5 priorities for The School District of Philadelphia
Dr. Watlington’s 100-Day Plan
September 13, 2022
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
Should schools have mental health days?
Should schools have mental health days?
December 21, 2022
5 pillars symbolizing 5 priorities holding up the 440 Building with a 100 day plan banner over it.
100 day plan
December 20, 2022
Mike Wallace who has been in the tower industry for 11 years shows off the great view of what its like being up above.
Telecommunications technician makes a living in the sky
December 20, 2022
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
On abortion rights right now, the Supreme Court has the last word.
EDITORIAL CARTOON | My body my choice!
September 15, 2022
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
NLA senior Rosario Lemus sits excluded from the classroom discussion.
NLA students feel excluded from FLC
February 3, 2020
NLA senior Rosario Lemus sits excluded from the classroom discussion.
Los estudiantes de NLA merecen el mismo trato
February 3, 2020
The Reality of Life After High School
May 23, 2019
Voice acting is a talent that highschool student Kayden Levy is passionate about. I
Voice acting at a young age
December 20, 2022
FLC Kayti Arthur teaches Biology and Environmental Science out of room 216
Ms. Arthur brightens FLC’s environment
December 20, 2022
Anthony Richardson, an officer at FLC, plays three different instruments and is in two bands.
School security by day musician by night
December 20, 2022
Peter Pijanowski uses topics like anime and games to connect with and teach his students.
Biotechnology major turned teacher
December 20, 2022
Han Nguyen, a Swarthmore graduate student teacher in FLCs French Department.
Swarthmore student teacher beyond the classroom
December 20, 2022
Ms. Frank, a vocal music teacher at FLC, guides her students and creates a lighthearted and musical classroom environment.
Music majors run into a “rock-y” start
December 20, 2022
FLC students dance and cheer on the dancefloor waiting for universal language to perform. Staff photographer Phatamarha Noel, arts and entertainment editor.
Behind the scenes of a night to remember
December 20, 2022
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
Christina Whitt, mural club faculty advisor, wipes the girls’ bathroom counter
Mural Club Brings Colors To The Walls
March 29, 2022
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
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
Gary Bailey, 9th grade guard, warms up with the boys varsity basketball team.
Boys basketball season recap
April 7, 2022
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
Gary Bailey, 9th grade guard, warms up with the boys varsity basketball team.
Boys basketball season recap
April 7, 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

The Flash

The Flash
A gavel hitting the sound block reading Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

DACA faces legal challenges

Leo Bender, Design Editor • December 20, 2022

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is a program created by President Obama that protects millions of young adolescents known as “dreamers” who have entered the United States illegally as children....

Golpeando un marron juramental contra una tabla Accion deferida para los llegados en la infancia

DACA confronta retos legales

Yoselyn Manrique-Jimenez • December 20, 2022

La Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA) es un programa cual fue creado por el Presidente Barack Obama con la misión de  proteger a millones de jóvenes adolescentes conocidos como...

FLC student looking into an open door with full white light coming out around them.

Guia para sobrevivir el año escolar si no dominas el Ingles

Yoselyn Manrique-Jimenez • December 20, 2022

CORRECTION: The first print edition of this story on December 20 included the word "ano" in the title. It has been corrected to "año." He vivido toda mi vida en Filadelfia donde fui criada por padres...

NLA senior Rosario Lemus sits excluded from the classroom discussion.

Los estudiantes de NLA merecen el mismo trato

February 3, 2020

English Version French Version Durante los últimos días del mes de Noviembre, un estudiante de Franklin Learning Center, Rosario Lemus (‘20), entregó una carta a los maestros y administradores...

Intérpretes para Conferencias de las Notas

Intérpretes para Conferencias de las Notas

Maria Santos • February 16, 2018

En muchas escuelas, hay padres que no hablan inglés que tienen problemas comunicándose con los profesores. Esto especialmente puede ser difícil durante conferencias entre los padres y profesores. ...

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