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

May 28, 2019

Plants and animal species are going extinct 1,000 times faster than prior to human activity, according to a Brown University study. One of the ways to combat this, according to some scientists, protecting at least 50 percent of Earth in its natural state. Currently, only 15 percent of the Earth’s land...

Paris is Burning

Annette Gonzalez, Multimedia Editor

April 16, 2019

Six days before Easter Sunday, in the thick of rush hour, flames crept over the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. In just hours, 856 years of history succumbed to ash. Thousands of spectators gathered around the cathedral and watched in horror as the roof collapsed and the historic spire crumbled....

The History of R Kelly’s Legal Troubles

Jack Meyer, Sports Editor

April 9, 2019

On Nov. 9, 1993, Robert Kelly, better known as R Kelly, released his debut solo album 12 Play. Some of the singles released with the album include “Sex Me,” “Bump N’ Grind” and “Your Body’s Callin’.” Almost 26 years later, Kelly faces 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse....

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2019 Senior Games

Sophia DeAlejo and Lindsey Solomon

June 4, 2019 • No Comments

Every year, the senior game takes place on the field or in the gym where the seniors play their last home games. The whole season leading up to this game and of course their championships. Most seniors describe their senior game as the end of an era. Senior Sydney Leiferman describes her last moments...

Best Brunch Spots in Miami

Sydney Campbell, Design Editor

May 29, 2019 • No Comments

Brunch is a combination of both lunch and breakfast, and it is the perfect way for friends to spend a...

Illuminate

Natalie Askowitz, Print Editor-in-Chief

May 17, 2019 • No Comments

What started as an idea to tie green ribbon around stop lights in Pinecrest, grew into an event called Illuminate. Senior Hailey Gorman took the month of Mental Health Awareness into her own hands creating an event for Saturday, May 18. “It all started at a Psi Alpha meeting when we were talking...

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FEATURE

Earth Day, Day 7: Celebrating Our Earth

Isabel Wilder, Copy Editor

April 21, 2019 • No Comments

April 22 is Earth Day — a day dedicated to the planet and a day that serves as a reminder that humans...

Earth Day, Day 6: Climate Change…Are We In Hot Water?

Sydney Campbell and Camilla Bondy

April 20, 2019 • No Comments

Climate change reflects the major differences seen in weather patterns over an extended period of time....

Meet the Candidates Day at Palmetto

Nicole Markus and Camila Myers

April 14, 2019 • No Comments

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SPORTS

NBA Finals Preview

Jack Meyer, Sports Editor

May 28, 2019 • No Comments

After an intense three rounds of the NBA Playoffs, the stage is finally set for the NBA Finals, basketball’s biggest moment around the world. The Eastern Conference champion, the Toronto Raptors, will be facing off against the defending NBA Champion, the Golden State Warriors. While the Warriors were...

Women in Sports

Jane Heise, Copy Editor

April 4, 2019 • No Comments

The wage gap between men and women in sports remains highly disputed throughout the high school, collegiate...

Beckham, Brown and Bell: A Recap of the NFL Offseason So Far

Jack Meyer, Sports Editor

March 25, 2019 • No Comments

The NFL season just ended less than two months ago, but the league already looks very different from last season. Three of the NFL’s biggest stars will all be playing for new teams this season. Here’s an in depth look at how each player got to where they are now. Le’Veon Bell signs...

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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...

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OPINION

Should Candidates’ Ages Affect Votes?

Samuel Stone, Opinion Editor
June 4, 2019

With the incoming 2020 presidential election, the candidates are all attempting to distinguish themselves from the rest of the pack. The different approaches to domestic and foreign policy overpower...

Should We Continue Learning After AP Exams? (FACEOFF)

Jane Heise and Lindsey Solomon
May 30, 2019

NO (J.H.) An AP course contains college-level information taught in a high school setting. These courses embellish college applications and prove one’s capability of both retaining complex information...

Earth Day, Day 2: Politicians, Time to Step It Up On Climate Change

Nicole Markus, Copy Editor
April 16, 2019

Climate change discussions in the government of multiple countries around the world highlight just how...

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