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The Student News Site of Pembroke Pines Charter High School

CHAT News
The Student News Site of Pembroke Pines Charter High School

CHAT News
Rebekah Barrera

Rebekah Barrera, Student Life Editor

Hey! I’m Rebekah Barrera, this year’s Student Life section editor for The CHAT Newspaper. I started out as a Staff Writer for The CHAT, then became a Co-Editor of Arts and Entertainment last year, and now I’m super excited to lead Student Life for one last run during my senior year. PPCHS students play one of the biggest roles in what makes Charter, Charter, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be able to showcase every aspect of that! Feel free to contact me at [email protected] or @rebekahelize on Instagram for any questions, comments, or story ideas!

All content by Rebekah Barrera
Grad Bash brings PPCHS seniors a rollercoaster of emotions

Grad Bash brings PPCHS seniors a rollercoaster of emotions

Rebekah Barrera and Iris Lee
April 21, 2024
Another Charter sweep for the books: HOSA takes on State Leadership Conference

Another Charter sweep for the books: HOSA takes on State Leadership Conference

Rebekah Barrera, Student Life Editor
April 18, 2024
PPCHS HOSA takes the main stage at the regional Winter Leadership Conference

PPCHS HOSA takes the main stage at the regional Winter Leadership Conference

Rebekah Barrera, Student Life Editor
February 21, 2024
Dual Enrollment and PPCHS, the new dynamic duo

Dual Enrollment and PPCHS, the new dynamic duo

Rebekah Barrera, Student Life Editor
February 12, 2024
Teens Against Obesity: Empowering the youth for a healthier tomorrow

Teens Against Obesity: Empowering the youth for a healthier tomorrow

Marcus Arayata, Rebekah Barrera, Matthew Mardis, Orion Taleon, and Gabriella Tolentino
January 23, 2024
Heroes of Charter: Ryan Berman, overcoming uncertainty with positivity

Heroes of Charter: Ryan Berman, overcoming uncertainty with positivity

Rebekah Barrera, Student Life Editor
December 20, 2023
Let PPCHS cook!: An upgrade in school lunch

Let PPCHS cook!: An upgrade in school lunch

Caitlin Capiro and Rebekah Barrera
December 14, 2023
“Too Good to Say Goodbye” to Bruno Mars in Hollywood

“Too Good to Say Goodbye” to Bruno Mars in Hollywood

Rebekah Barrera, Student Life Editor
December 13, 2023
The rise of the word game empire

The rise of the word game empire

Caitlin Capiro, Rebekah Barrera, and Iris Lee
December 5, 2023
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[Photo] Saying thanks in a multitude of languages

Areeba Haq, Staff Writer
November 29, 2023
Turning the clock forward for a Spirit Week finale

Turning the clock forward for a Spirit Week finale

Rebekah Barrera, Student Life Editor
November 3, 2023
One set of detectors, three days, and thousands of opinions

One set of detectors, three days, and thousands of opinions

[Student Reaction]
Rebekah Barrera, Student Life Editor
November 1, 2023
The competition that brought the Class of 2024 together

The competition that brought the Class of 2024 together

Rebekah Barrera, Student Life Editor
October 25, 2023
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[Photo] “How to save a life”: HOSA’s Stop the Bleed training

Eri Fatimilehin, Alumni Editor
October 25, 2023
PPCHS HOSA welcomes new members with a night of fun, friends, and Shrek

PPCHS HOSA welcomes new members with a night of fun, friends, and Shrek

Rebekah Barrera, Student Life Editor
October 10, 2023
Out of the textbook and onto school grounds: Constitution Day

Out of the textbook and onto school grounds: Constitution Day

Rebekah Barrera, Student Life Editor
September 28, 2023
Daniel Caesar brings "Superpowers" to life

Daniel Caesar brings “Superpowers” to life

Rebekah Barrera, Student Life Editor
September 23, 2023
News briefs #1: Fiery tension in California and Trump's arrest

News briefs #1: Fiery tension in California and Trump’s arrest

Isabella Cely-Garcia, News Editor, and Rebekah Barrera
September 3, 2023
Kicking off senior year: Senior Sunrise

Kicking off senior year: Senior Sunrise

Rebekah Barrera, Student Life Editor
August 28, 2023
The top 5%: The Class of 2023 ends senior year with a bang!

The top 5%: The Class of 2023 ends senior year with a bang!

Rebekah Barrera, Marlee Jaworksi, and Alexandra Kouropteva
May 25, 2023
Everything Everywhere All At Once: Paving the Way for "RepresentAsian"!

Everything Everywhere All At Once: Paving the Way for “RepresentAsian”!

Rebekah Barrera and Iris Lee
May 22, 2023
“Give me an H! Give me an O! Give me an S! Give me an A!”

“Give me an H! Give me an O! Give me an S! Give me an A!”

Rebekah Barrera, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 24, 2023
An SGA Sneak Peek: The Official 2023-2024 Board

An SGA Sneak Peek: The Official 2023-2024 Board

Rebekah Barrera, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 19, 2023

Pineapple on Pizza? Don’t Get a Slice of that Action!

Rebekah Barrera, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 29, 2023
Rebecca vs. Rebekah

Rebecca vs. Rebekah

Rebekah Barrera and Rebecca Lim
March 27, 2023
A Closer Look at Charter’s Journey with Underrepresentation

A Closer Look at Charter’s Journey with Underrepresentation

Rebekah Barrera, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 13, 2023
Journeys in Film: Creating Youth Leaders One Film at a Time

Journeys in Film: Creating Youth Leaders One Film at a Time

Rebekah Barrera, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 6, 2023
Donated by Rebekah Barrera

A Healthy Experience: PPCHS HOSA Takes On SWLC

Rebekah Barrera, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 16, 2023
The Class of 2023 Counts Down to A Night in New Orleans!

The Class of 2023 Counts Down to A Night in New Orleans!

Rebekah Barrera, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 6, 2023
What to Look Forward to in 2023

What to Look Forward to in 2023

Lindsey Smith and Rebekah Barrera
January 26, 2023
H.E.R.’s Historic Take on a Tale as Old as Time

H.E.R.’s Historic Take on a Tale as Old as Time

Rebekah Barrera, Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 18, 2023
The CHAT’s Pop Culture Corner: Holiday Edition!

The CHAT’s Pop Culture Corner: Holiday Edition!

Undying Royalty: Mariah Carey, the Christmas Queen
Rebekah Barrera, Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 14, 2022
Greeting 2023 with a Suitcase Full of Good Luck!

Greeting 2023 with a Suitcase Full of Good Luck!

Rebekah Barrera, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 14, 2022
Graphic by Brandon Lara

Rumour Has It, Adele is Hitting the Books!

Rebekah Barrera, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 28, 2022
A Season of Thanks: Charter’s Favorite Traditions!

A Season of Thanks: Charter’s Favorite Traditions!

Rebekah Barrera
November 18, 2022
A Period of Progress: PPCHS’s Menstrual Hygiene Carts Make a COMEBACK!

A Period of Progress: PPCHS’s Menstrual Hygiene Carts Make a COMEBACK!

Rebekah Barrera, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 14, 2022
Angela Lansbury and Robbie Coltrane: The Stories Behind their Magic

Angela Lansbury and Robbie Coltrane: The Stories Behind their Magic

Rebekah Barrera, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 31, 2022
Eyes up Front! Don’t Worry Darling: A Storyline from Screen to Reality

Eyes up Front! Don’t Worry Darling: A Storyline from Screen to Reality

Rebekah Barrera, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 11, 2022
Spicing Up the Night With the Red Hot Chili Peppers!

Spicing Up the Night With the Red Hot Chili Peppers!

Rebekah Barrera and Iris Lee
September 12, 2022
A beach ball, sunglasses, and surfboards taunt a student trying to focus on her summer reading. While balancing social and school life, students debate the practicality of their summer assignments.

Summertime Madness: Is Summer Work Worth the Time?

Rebekah Barrera, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 2, 2022
(From Left to Right) Seniors and APIA co-founders Marko Barrera and Trinity Tang

Bringing Culture to PPCHS: The New JSU and APIA

Marissa Levinson and Rebekah Barrera
August 29, 2022
Collage by: Natali Brito

The Class of 2022’s Climb to Top 5%

Rebekah Barrera, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 20, 2022
Photo by: Hailey Tesser

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Julian Villarta’s Journey to Success

Rebekah Barrera, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 20, 2022
Photo by: Rebecca Lim

Senior Dinner: The Last Taste of Home

Rebekah Barrera, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 14, 2022
Photo by Natali Brito

Boosting Your Brain With Brownies

A Study Tip for the Books
Rebekah Barrera, Staff Writer
April 18, 2022
Graphic by: Megan Ingram

Rebecca vs. Rebekah

Rebecca Lim and Rebekah Barrera
April 17, 2022
Photo By: Jeinily Bencon

“Don’t Say Gay”: ‘If’ Turns Into ‘When’

Iris Lee and Rebekah Barrera
April 14, 2022
Graphic by Viviana Munoz

Rebecca vs. Rebekah

AP vs. AICE
Rebecca Lim and Rebekah Barrera
March 15, 2022
Photo by Natali Brito

AICEing Through High School!

Rebekah Barrera, Staff Writer
March 15, 2022
Photo by Morgan Lind

Canvases on Campus

Rebekah Barrera, Staff Writer
March 1, 2022
Photo by:Jeinily Bencon

BSU Showcase: Back and Better Than Ever

Rebekah Barrera, Staff Writer
March 1, 2022
Photo by Natali Brito

Sweet Treats: The Key to the Heart

Rebekah Barrera, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
Graphic by Viviana Munoz

Rebecca vs. Rebekah

Point Counter-Point: Flowers vs. Treats
Rebecca Lim and Rebekah Barrera
February 16, 2022
Photo by Natali Brito

Bubble Tea Sets the Bar for Sweet Drinks

Rebekah Barrera, Staff Writer
January 28, 2022
Graphic by Megan Ingram

Rebecca vs. Rebekah

Point Counter-Point: Hot Chocolate vs. Boba Tea
Rebecca Lim and Rebekah Barrera
January 28, 2022
Graphic by Megan Bilecki

Señora Ferrer: Back in Business

Rebekah Barrera, Staff Writer
January 14, 2022
Photo by Natali Brito

The Never-Failing Netflix

Rebekah Barrera, Staff Writer
January 14, 2022
Graphic by: Colin Alfonso

Rebecca vs. Rebekah

Point Counter-Point: Disney Plus vs. Netflix
Rebecca Lim and Rebekah Barrera
January 13, 2022
Graphic by Megan Ingram

A Christmas Essential: Our Ghosts of Christmas Past

Opinion
Rebekah Barrera, Staff Writer
December 7, 2021
Donated by Ryan Berman

Ryan Berman’s Perseverance Over the Odds

Rebekah Barrera, Staff Writer
December 7, 2021
Donated by Leah Torres

Winter Fantasy: the Arts in Action

Rebekah Barrera, Staff Writer
December 7, 2021
Photo by Natali Brito

Thanksgiving: Your Own Taste

Rebekah Barrera, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
Graphic by Megan Ingram

Rebecca vs. Rebekah

Point Counterpoint
Rebecca Lim and Rebekah Barrera
November 16, 2021
Donated by Samanta Briceno

Boosting Your Future with the Career Guidance Club

Rebekah Barrera, Staff Writer
November 16, 2021
Graphic by Megan Ingram

Rebecca vs. Rebekah

Point Counterpoint
Rebecca Lim and Rebekah Barrera
October 26, 2021
Photo by Natali Brito

The Best Sweet to Halloween’s Scary: Reese’s

Rebekah Barrera, Staff Writer
October 26, 2021
Photo by Natali Brito

The Hidden Gem of Cookies: Oatmeal Raisin

Rebekah Barrera, Staff Writer
October 18, 2021
Graphic by Megan Bilecki

Rebecca vs. Rebekah

Point Counterpoint
Rebekah Barrera and Rebecca Lim
October 18, 2021
Graphic by Megan Bilecki

The Threat to our Futures

Rebekah Barrera and Kara Warren
September 28, 2021
Photo by Natali Brito

Night Owls: Staying Up Means Going Down

Point Counter Point
Rebekah Barrera, Staff Writer
September 23, 2021
Rebecca vs. Rebekah

Rebecca vs. Rebekah

Point Counterpoint
Rebecca Lim and Rebekah Barrera
September 23, 2021
Graphic by Gabriel Medina

In-Brief: Summer 2021

Rebekah Barrera, Staff Writer
September 3, 2021
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