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BHSEC Bronx Newspaper:
Student Journalism from the BHSEC Bronx community Presents Issue from The Early Bard!
Politics


Should TikTok be banned in the U.S?
By: Hawa Kamara Social Media’s impact on society Thanks to social media, people can now obtain news more quickly and learn about global...


Taliban's New Imposed Laws for Afghanistan
By: Neftun Choudhury Ever since the Taliban regained control and power over Afghanistan in 2021, the country has been in the spotlight...


Echoes Of The Crying Gaza: Gaza Events February-June 2024
By: Liyana Hossain and Ruwayda Rahman AARON BUSHNELL Was it bravery or cowardness, heroism or foolishness? The public has numerous strong...
Opinion


Do Online Safety Acts Really Keep Online Spaces Safe?
By: Christabel Ashun Over the summer of 2025, the U.K. came under fire on social media due to its implementation of its new Online Safety Act. Under this act, Social Media companies are required to use strict age verification via methods such as Facial Age Estimation or Photo Identification. Supposedly, to prevent children from accessing harmful content. If not, the Social Media companies will face heavy fines of up to 10% of their global revenue. However, there’s one big is


‘Assembly line’: The Walt Disney Company and Its Refurbished Films
By: Michela Ferreira What comes to mind at the famous name ‘Walt Disney’? A beloved entertainment company, one that shaped many childhoods and sprinkled them with love, magic, and imagination. With their first 2-D animated princess movie released in 1937, Disney immediately flew to the top, paving a legendary path for entertainment, as well as advancement in animation and style. Everyone eagerly awaited each new movie release, nearly obsessing over every new character Disney


How the Holidays Are Transcending Roblox
By: Xuanie Bell and Emilia Abreu This past year, the Roblox game “Adopt Me” has undergone significant changes: a transformation to the task board, a new layout for the Nursery and the pet releaser, where you can exchange pets for points to eventually get an egg. On top of that, the new addition of ‘pet pens’ allows you to age up your pets while you are offline, completely changing the aging process. Adopt Me is among the most popular games on Roblox, with 40 billion visits
Sports


Super Bowl LIX: Philadelphia Eagles Crush Kansas City Chiefs’ Hope for a Three-Peat
By Ariel Blanks Philadelphia’s Cooper Dejean’s (left) pick-six Prior to the 59th annual...


Playoff Season is Here! NFL Wild Card Results
By Ariel Blanks The playoff picture is officially here! The Detroit Lions clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC at the end of Week 18,...


Playoffs Are Starting Soon, Where Are the New York Football Teams?
By: Ariel Blanks Week 11 was a crucial week in football, with the results of games allowing us to get a clearer playoff picture. ...
Entertainment


The Great Meme Drought of 2025
By: Christabel Ashun What was the last good meme you saw in March 2025? You probably can't name any—and if you can, your fellow TikToker...


Album Release of "You Are Outside In"
By: The EarlyBard "You Are Outside In" Cover art for Proc’s sixth album, You are Outside In , released April 19th. Carlos Felix...


From Polka Dots to Pastels: What's trending in 2025 fashion?
By: Ariella Thompson Soft pastels, dainty lace, and retro polka dots–2025 spring fashion is serving nostalgia with a fresh modern twist....
All News


Run on Red
By: Chelsea Duran Imagine driving down a lonely highway late at night with your best friend, laughter filling the car until a simple encounter turns into your biggest nightmare. That’s how Run on Red by Noelle W. Ihil begins: with two best friends, Laura and Olivia, on what should have been a simple road trip to a school bonfire. But when a truck starts to follow them down a deserted stretch of road, what feels like a creepy coincidence quickly spirals into a heart-pounding


The Super Bowl LX Halftime Controversy
By: Kayden Martinez The NFL Super Bowl is a classic sports event that people around the world look forward to every year. It has gained an even larger audience due to its iconic halftime show, where each year a different musician or band takes the stage. And in late September of this year, the NFL officially announced the long-awaited halftime performer for the 60th Super Bowl. However, the public’s reaction towards the news was unusually mixed. On September 29th, the NFL a


Do Online Safety Acts Really Keep Online Spaces Safe?
By: Christabel Ashun Over the summer of 2025, the U.K. came under fire on social media due to its implementation of its new Online Safety Act. Under this act, Social Media companies are required to use strict age verification via methods such as Facial Age Estimation or Photo Identification. Supposedly, to prevent children from accessing harmful content. If not, the Social Media companies will face heavy fines of up to 10% of their global revenue. However, there’s one big is
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