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Advanced Placement Daycare

Meryl Kornfield, Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2014

  Mom: “What did you do in school today?” Student: “Nothing.” While this response may seem blasé and detached, for most Advanced Placement (AP) students this week, the word “nothing”...

Sleep deprivation quiz

Sleep deprivation quiz

Annabel Sanz, Issues and Ideas Editor May 2, 2014

Four hours of homework, lacrosse practice, a full night’s sleep. In describing the life of a typical high school teenager, one of these does not belong. With the endless list of activities teenagers...

10 reasons why President Obama didn’t come to Palmetto

Jared Heller, Managing and Design Editor March 15, 2014

Last Friday, Air Force One flew past Palmetto and President Barack Obama visited Coral Reef. Why did Obama go to Reef instead? Strict school dress code - That fancy suit is a no go here. Sorry Mr....

9 questions about Bitcoins you were too embarrassed to ask

Claudia Vera, Online Editor-In-Chief March 6, 2014

1. What exactly is Bitcoin? The name itself sets a “SciFi” connotation to Bitcoin, causing listeners to ponder on whether it is an actual item or a character from the television show Doctor Who....

No rush to flush

Jared Heller, Managing and Design Editor February 13, 2014

Ever have to hold it in for the entire school day? Palmetto students have been coping with seemingly endless bathroom problems for far too long. The issues that plague our bathrooms need resolution. Walking...

Two evils: marijuana or alcohol?

Two evils: marijuana or alcohol?

Sebastien Siclait, Staff Writer February 7, 2014

Stoners rejoice! The President approves of marijuana legalization! Or so many wanted to believe after he was quoted saying that he believed marijuana to be "no more dangerous than alcohol." However, a...

Hands-on or hands-off?

Meryl Kornfield and Sarah Berlan February 4, 2014

Has the public displays of affection (PDA) gone to far? As February 14th approaches, the number of couples one must dodge is multiplying. We asked students how they felt about these displays affection.

Resolve to look back this new year

Annabel Sanz, Issues and Ideas Editor December 24, 2013

This January, without fail, thousands around the world will crowd into their nearest gym, pen in hand, prepared to sign up for their yearlong membership as part of their newly implemented new year’s...

Online tax taxing on online

Sarah Berlan, Staff Writer December 12, 2013

The big question: should the government implement online sales tax? Florida is in turmoil attempting to come to a consensus whether or not putting sales tax on websites is the right approach to take. Some...

Women’s Rights Trivia

Annabel Sanz and Meryl Kornfield December 9, 2013

//   1. In what year were women granted the right to vote? 1902 1920 18202. What event marked the start of the Women’s rights movement? Gaining the right to vote The Seneca Falls convention The...

Bad to the bone

Jared Heller, Managing and Design Editor November 25, 2013

There is a growing problem throughout the halls of Palmetto High. An infestation. Rats? Cockroaches? No, worse. Chicken bones. This troublesome invasion of chicken arose this school year when Michelle...

Obamacare: Who really cares?

Claudia Vera, Staff Writer November 13, 2013

Millions of Americans discuss it, political parties endlessly debate over it, no one truly understands what it is; yes, I am talking about ObamaCare. 1. Who is Obama? This would be humorous, if it...

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