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Give Credit Where Credit is Due: Plagiarism Scandals in Academia Reflect the Importance of Academic Integrity

Eleanor Harris, Copy Editor January 28, 2024

Even after its introduction, when the academic integrity policy and citation policy are discussed, many dismiss it, viewing it as a silly rule students must follow. However, it is much more than that and...

Bill HB901: A Dangerous Attack on Free Speech

Justin Fechter, Staff Writer January 25, 2024

On Jan. 17, the Florida State House moved forward with a proposed bill that would ban the display of “political” flags by public officials. The bill, HB901, is part of a long trend of bills designed...

Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Fame Amplifies the Call for Justice

William Albury, Multimedia Photo Editor January 23, 2024

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the 32-year-old victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, has recently been released from prison after pleading guilty to her role in her mother’s murder. MSBP is a psychological...

Jo Koy’s Jokes Prove He is Blinded By the Privilege

Lilianne Fernandez, Multimedia Video Editor January 23, 2024

On Jan. 7, Comedian Jo Koy hosted the Golden Globes. While on stage, Koy made a series of jokes about nominees and their films — as award show hosts typically do. Koy’s beginning monologue, spanning...

Civic Literacy Must be Taught in Schools 

Ava Garcia, Managing Editor December 21, 2023

As the upcoming presidential election approaches and those students over 18 become eligible voters, understanding the basics surrounding civic literacy is vital. According to Yale University, Civic Literacy...

UNraveling a Global Force: Imbalances and Colonial Shadows in the United Nations

Anna Levitt, Copy Editor December 13, 2023

“Zero Poverty,” “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions” and “Reduced Inequalities:” three of 17 goals of the United Nations. Sounds nice, right? The epitome of liberal internationalism, the...

Rekindling My Cultural Connection

Gabriella Alvarez, Life Editor December 13, 2023

As I continue through my second year of high school, a deep reflection process repeatedly takes place in my mind. Images of my future dreams swarm in the forefront of my mind, while memories of my childhood...

Falling Back In Love With Me

Falling Back In Love With Me

Aayana Baid, Copy Editor December 10, 2023

Throughout childhood, most people stray from the idea of being unique. We try as hard as we can to be similar to our classmates and to have as many things in common as possible. We end up molding ourselves...

Year in Review: The Panther’s Most Notable Headlines from 2023

Amy-Grace Shapiro, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2023

From artificial intelligence to gun violence, election fraud and shark tagging, 2023 takes responsibility for surged inflations worldwide, bank failures and deadly droughts. From Jan. 1 to mid-December,...

Anti-Israel Protests are Polarizing and Painful

Alexis James, Multimedia Photo Editor December 6, 2023

Amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, people, communities and brands have not been shy about their stance — even those who do not have any relation to Israel or Palestine. Protests surrounding this...

The Not-So-Grand Old Party: The Republican Party’s Fall From Grace

Daniel Perodin, Feature Editor December 1, 2023

Mike Johnson won the speakership with the unanimous support of Republican members of the House of Representatives, Congress avoided a government shutdown and most Republicans support one candidate for...

FACEOFF: Are Zoos Ethical?

Luna Garcia and Brooke Wilensky November 18, 2023

Yes: L.G. As families walk into the zoo, the world suddenly goes quiet. All they can hear is nature, laughter and animals. The zoo is a place for people to learn more about wildlife and create memories...

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