The Panther – The news site of Miami Palmetto Senior High School

New Florida Driving Law
Priscilla Bermudez, Copy Editor | October 14, 2019
“Joker” Movie Controversy
Katriona Page, Copy Editor | October 10, 2019
Should Students Receive Mental Health Days?
Gemma Torras, Senior Design Editor | October 6, 2019
#NextLevelHomecoming2020
Joanna Salvat, Online Editor-in-Chief | October 2, 2019
Candidates Should Support Climate Activists
Nicole Markus, Print Editor-in-Chief | October 2, 2019
Thrifting for the Environment
Kristine Villaroel, Life Editor | September 25, 2019
Senior Advice to a Freshman
Allison Strasius, Editor-in-Chief | September 23, 2019
Class Colors Pep Rally
Joanna Salvat, Nicole Markus, and Jacob Grindstaff | September 22, 2019
2020 G7 Summit at the Trump National Doral Miami
Kate Stuzin, Copy Editor | September 21, 2019
Fall Sports Preview
Valentina Caceres, Sports Editor/Multimedia Editor | September 18, 2019

NEWS

New Florida Driving Law

Priscilla Bermudez, Copy Editor

October 14, 2019

As of Oct. 1, Florida put into effect a new driving law. This new law targets those who use their cellular...

New Florida Gun Laws Can Affect Some Teachers

Mobolade Presley, Staff Writer

October 13, 2019

Some teachers in Florida can carry guns on campus starting October 1, 2019. The act is part of the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program under the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed in May. The bill was inspired by the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman...

“Joker” Movie Controversy

Katriona Page, Copy Editor

October 10, 2019

Even before its release on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, the “Joker” movie made headlines due to its controversial...

View All

LIFE

#NextLevelHomecoming2020

Joanna Salvat, Online Editor-in-Chief

October 2, 2019 • No Comments

The 2019-2020 homecoming dance’s theme has been revealed: Next Level Homecoming. The @mpshactivities...

Thrifting for the Environment

Kristine Villaroel, Life Editor

September 25, 2019 • No Comments

Clothes have deep importance in daily life. From regular day-to-day wear to bold fashion statements,...

Stress and Pressure in High School

Sofia Vinueza, Multimedia Editor

September 24, 2019 • No Comments

Throughout life everyone experiences stressful moments. Stress can be felt it in your shoulders, in your mind, and in your body. Stress settles in one's shoulders, many people falsely think the way they sit causes this back pain. Another common symptom of stress includes frequent headaches and immune...

View All

FEATURE

Palmetto’s Thrift Store

Jacob Grindstaff and Gianna Hutton

October 14, 2019 • No Comments

Palmetto students challenge environmental issues with the innovative idea of creating a Palmetto thrift store. As part of the Lexus Eco Challenge — a scholarship competition where students develop a project to mitigate environmental issues — this year land and water, students in the solar course...

Class Colors Pep Rally

Joanna Salvat, Nicole Markus, and Jacob Grindstaff

September 22, 2019 • No Comments

New Students at Palmetto

Lissette Martinez, Feature Editor

September 16, 2019 • No Comments

Palmetto welcomes new students from around the country every year. However, The Panther has decided...

View All

SPORTS

Antonio Brown’s Future Plans in the NFL Amid Investigations

Ana Martinez, Design Editor

October 13, 2019 • No Comments

Antonio Brown had quite possibly the most hectic month out of any professional athlete in recent sports history. From both the NFL Raiders and Patriots releasing Brown in just one month to allegedly causing damage to a luxury apartment in Miami, Brown’s social and athletic life has changed dramatically....

Welcome to the World of Fantasy Football

Kate Stuzin, Copy Editor

October 10, 2019 • No Comments

With the introduction of the Internet, football needed to adapt in order to appeal to the next generation of fans ⁠ — as evidenced by the rise of online fantasy football. Because of this, the dynamic of football has changed for the better. Fans strategically bet in fantasy football, allowing them...

What Went Wrong with Team USA?

Jack Meyer, News Editor

September 25, 2019 • No Comments

In international tournaments, the United States usually dominates their opponents and find themselves walking away with gold medals. The US has placed in the top 3 of the last three FIBA World Cup tournaments, winning first place back to back in 2010 and 2014. However, this streak has come to an end,...

View All

POLLS

Loading ...

Polls Archive

SCORES

BLOGS

Athletic Insider Blog: Justice Winslow

Jack Meyer, Sports Editor

February 24, 2019

The Miami Heat have had their fair share of struggles this season. The team sits at 26-30, currently ninth place in the Eastern Conference, and are fighting for one of the...

The Panther Travels: Kauai

February 11, 2019

Kauai is one...

Athletic Insider: Tate Martell

January 30, 2019

Newly appointed...

Athletic Insider Blog

January 23, 2019

The purpose...

View All

OPINION

The Miami Dolphins are So Bad… That It’s a Good Thing?

Jack Meyer, News Editor
October 10, 2019

NFL fans constantly debate which team is the best. Some fans pick the New England Patriots, some go with the Kansas City Chiefs and some choose an entirely different team. But at least NFL fans can unanimously...

Should Students Receive Mental Health Days?

Gemma Torras, Senior Design Editor
October 6, 2019

Suppose you wake up with a fever, scratchy throat and dribbling nose. You sit up in bed and are struck...

Candidates Should Support Climate Activists

Nicole Markus, Print Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2019

Donald Trump recently tweeted a sarcastic comment at Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old climate change activist,...

View All