The Cougar Scratch Pad

Students take limos and fancy cars to prom each year

Kierstyn Mattingly, Sports Editor
April 29, 2024

Limos have little to no significance in the history of prom, but at least a few students show up to prom every year in a large, chauffeur-driven luxury sedan. Others rent some other type of fancy car,...

10 things you can do to stay safe at prom

Dailen McGrew, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024

With prom night among us, now is a good time to consider these safety precautions and general rules you should follow to make sure that you and whoever you’re going with stay safe: Stay...

Prom Night Safety Preview

Kaylee Melcher, Staff Wtiter
April 26, 2024

With prom night right around the corner, this Friday, ensuring everyone's safety is our utmost priority. We're emphasizing responsible behavior, reminding everyone of our zero-tolerance policy on alcohol...

TikTok ban bill has finally been passed

Brandon Chaneb, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024

After four years of attempting to ban TikTok, a bill has finally been passed through Congress that will allow for either the separation of tiktok from it’s Beijing parent company or a complete ban. No...

Prom night will be hosted at the Enchanted Forest

Brandon Chaneb, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024

Come and see the Enchanted Forest at this year's Prom hosted on Friday, April 26th at the Paris town Hall in Louisville from 8:00p.m to 11:00p.m. Tickets will be $60 each. Last year's Prom Night was...

Elon Musk’s Brain Implant Sets Ethical Benchmark

Quill Allen and Carly Decker
March 4, 2024

The potential benefits of Elon Musk's brain implant, Neuralink, is an ongoing debate among scientists, ethicists, and the general public. It’s become a more popular topic as information on...

The new “Harbor House” provides afterschool help for students with unstable housing

Kierstyn Mattingly and Brandon Chaneb
March 1, 2024

YSC Coordinator, Christy Hardin, has been working with the Youth Service Center to make a comfortable hangout space for students with unstable housing. The Youth Service Center’s goal is to provide students...

Tensions on the border: Texas considers seceding from the US after Supreme Court ruling

Lyric Villa, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2024

Texas is currently facing a significant border dispute between state and federal authorities that has escalated into a divisive conflict between state and federal powers. In light of recent events,...

BC’s schedule for Spirit Week based on students’ votes this year has been released

Kamilah Robinson, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024

At the start of the week BC Administrators have released this homecoming spirit week schedule from Feb 13 to 17th, using votes from students at this school. Tuesday will be Mismatch Day so get excited...

Snow covers sidewalks all over Kentucky

Kierstyn Mattingly, Sports Editor
January 26, 2024

The Scratch Pad put out a call for students to submit photos of the snow in their neighborhoods. Click the slideshow for photos of the weather that canceled school the week of Jan. 16.

Behavior data shows improvement due to strict cell phone policy

Kamilah Robinson, Writer
January 19, 2024

Discipline issues at BC have improved this year due to strict enforcement of the school’s cell phone policy, which prohibits students from using their devices during class time, except for emergencies...

BC looks to revive speech and debate program

Kaylee Melcher, Staff Wtiter
January 18, 2024

To allow students to improve their public speaking and performance skills, BC is trying to restart a speech and debate program. An after-school meeting is set for Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 2:15 to...