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Panthers make a move for biking days
February 13, 2012 • Alyssa Rosenfeld, Online Editor-in-Chief
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The rush of wind in one’s hair, the click of wheels, and blurred green grass – all things that bring to mind memories of riding a bike as a child. However, today, far fewer students spend time on their bikes than they did as young children. Seniors Joelle Deleveaux and Jason Schmidt and juniors... Read more »
Controversy stirs over voting age
January 27, 2012 • Yasamin Rahmanparast, Business Manager
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Although the solid majority care little for politics, other young minds call on their civic duty and right to vote. Our student body displays these variations of opinion in our academic microcosm. “Since I’m going to be 18 by this election, I will definitely be voting. I’m ready for a Republican... Read more »
Palestine presses for statehood
December 2, 2011 • Asmae Fahmy, Focus Editor
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A wave of controversy recently spread throughout Israel and Palestine when Mohamed Abbas, President of Palestine, announced his decision for Palestine to be granted statehood from the United Nations. This unexpected statement officially marked the end of the months filled with attempted negotiations... Read more »
Mayor offers students advice and information
November 23, 2011 • Chantal Smith, Staff Writer
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Jim Cason the current mayor of Coral Gables lectured for three hours to a group of 100 Palmetto students and teachers in the Media Center on Friday, November 18. Mayor Cason was asked to speak at Palmetto by members of the Junior State of America Club, which is a part of the Social Science Honor Society.... Read more »
College Fair presents information and opportunities
October 17, 2011 • Tiffany Batten, Photo Editpr
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Over 120 universities were set up side by side in Palmetto’s gymnasium on the night of October 10th. Something that would have taken students weeks to experience, took at the most, two hours. Colleges stretching from coast to coast sent one representative, hundreds of business cards, and thousands... Read more »
Panthers go pink for breast cancer awareness
October 17, 2011 • Bianca Lopez, Staff Writer
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Pink filled the halls of Miami Palmetto Senior High on Thursday, October 13th. Students and faculty dressed out of the usual uniform to support National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many viewed the day as a chance to come together with different shades of the same color, all supporting the same cause.... Read more »
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October 10, 2011
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More than just a practice test
October 4, 2011 • Tiffany Batten, Photo Editor
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Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, also known as the PSAT. Usually associated with freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, the PSAT is more than just a test for underclassmen. The PSAT, also called the NMSQT or the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, sounds like a tongue twister for some but to... Read more »
Troy Davis execution creates controversy
September 27, 2011 • Yasamin Rahmanparast, Business Manager
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Imagine death – not in fifty years, not in eighty, but tonight. What thoughts would cross the mind first – family, friends, unfulfilled wishes? For Troy Davis, September 21, 2011 marked the day that ended his life prematurely, reigniting a whirlwind of controversy towards America’s judicial system. Troy... Read more »
End of Course exams become more prominent for Class of 2015
September 27, 2011 • Carlos Suhr, Staff Writer
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The Class of 2015 shouldn’t just say hello to Palmetto but should also welcome in the End-of-Course Assessments (commonly referred to as EOCs). In May, the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) started implementation of the EOC in Algebra 1. This exam counted as 30% of a student’s final grade.... Read more »