Author Archives: Braddock Watchdog

By: Emily Guerrero Senior year brings a lot of exciting milestones. One of them being finally turning 18. At 17, you are legally allowed to pre-register to vote. By doing so, as soon as you turn 18 you receive your voting card in the mail. Being able to vote is one of the first stepsContinue reading “Liberal Opinion Piece”

By: Erica Saldarriaga The Covid-19 global pandemic was an unexpected event to say the least? People had to find new ways to do everyday activities. They needed ways to stay fit, clean and keep their lives going, since everything was closed this became a challenge. It became a challenge to stay fit and productive since everything unessential isContinue reading “Quarantine for Dummies”

By: Kamila Gonzalez Umbrella Academy   The 100  Outer Banks  Greys Anatomy   All American  13 Reasons Why  Chilling Adventures of Sabrina  On My Block   Tiger King   Stranger Things 

By: Elizabeth Mantecon Hand Sanitizer  Pop wallet! Best thing to have so you don’t contaminate your purse, bookbag, or wallet!  An extra mask   Maybe even a cloth one to protect the environment! \ Lotion to keep your skin from cracking for being so dry because of the hand sanitizer.  Gum, so you can keep your maskContinue reading “P.P.P (Pandemic Purse Pieces)”

By: Isabella Labrada It’s no secret that 2020 has taken Americans by storm. When you mix a worldwide pandemic, killer hornets, and major calls for change of racial injustice; well that’s a formula for chaos. Toss a presidential election into that and basically chaos becomes pandemonium. Despite the turmoil, the importance of the 2020 election hasContinue reading “Voting During A Pandemic”

By: Alexa Gonzalez COVID-19 has undoubtedly brought plenty of detrimental changes to our lives. We have all familiarized ourselves with the layout of our home as well as its inhabitants due to the fact that it became our only option for six months. When we weren’t wondering when that bookshelf became so slanted and uneven, we spent our time doing other things to occupy our attention. OneContinue reading “Quarantrends”

By: Natalie Riera When the spread of COVID-19 hit the United States, life as we knew it came to a complete halt. This included the shut down of small businesses all over the country as well as millions staying home. Over the first couple of months of quarantine, businesses and and attractions were forced toContinue reading “Disney’s New Normal”

By: Lindsey Locke The Black Lives Matter human rights movement is something that has gripped our country over the past few months following the tragic death of George Floyd, who passed away due to our unjust and corrupt system of law enforcement. Although the passing of Floyd did not start the movement, his death sparked a growth in participation in protests all over the country as well as the spreadContinue reading “A Movement for the Masses”

By: Lindsey Locke The Black Lives Matter human rights movement is something that has gripped our country over the past few months following the tragic death of George Floyd, who passed away due to our unjust and corrupt system of law enforcement. Although the passing of Floyd did not start the movement, his death sparked a growth in participation in protests all over the country as well as the spreadContinue reading “A Movement for the Masses”

By: Isabella Gaitan The film industry has a long-standing history of excluding people of color. When minority groups were given the opportunity to be shown on the big screen, they were often limited to side roles or portrayed by white people in racist costumes and makeup. Of course, films from this time couldn’t help representing the real-life attitudes of the day. In recent years, making your way inContinue reading “Black Lives Matter: On and Off Camera”