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Does Being an Athlete Help You Get Into Top Colleges?

Benjamin Spiegelman, Sports Editor • May 31, 2017

The application process, which can seem daunting, may be a little less frightening for star high school athletes. If a university wants to have successful athletics, they need to look at a broader population...

Countdown to Graduation Day 4: Grad Week Playlist

Camila Myers and Mia Zaldivar • May 30, 2017

With high school graduation less than six days, a time of reflection ensues. The jubilation of completing our biggest chapter academically awaits, and here's your playlist of background music as you make...

Countdown to Graduation Day 3: Graduation Speakers prepare for the big stage

Mia Zaldivar, Design Editor • May 29, 2017

On June 5, 2017, Miami Palmetto Senior High’s graduating class of 2017 will become Panther alumni at the Watsco Center at the University of Miami. Nostalgia will saturate the seats as several notable...

Countdown to Graduation Day 2: Picking your major based on passion vs. potential income

Alec Lanzas, Sports Editor • May 28, 2017

Many consider choosing a college major to be the first step toward a career path. Over the years, there has been constant controversy over whether majors should be chosen based on passion or potential...

How CTE continues to be treated

Benjamin Spiegelman, Sports Editor • May 28, 2017

The sport of football has gained the reputation of being violent and has always been dominated by muscular men. One of the main characteristics in football is the act of tackling, which can lead to many...

Countdown to Graduation Day 1: One More Wait

Morgan Elmslie, Senior Copy Editor • May 27, 2017

If someone more mathematically inclined than I multiplied and added all of the hours we’ve dedicated to school since, well, the womb, and subtracted all those convenient flu days (AKA early spring break...

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Debunking the Myths about Community Colleges

Annette Gonzalez, Staff Writer • May 24, 2017

Community colleges such as Miami Dade are commonly looked down upon by many people for their generous acceptance rates and relatively affordable nature. Despite the many benefits and seemingly convenient...

Analyzing solo careers of former One Direction members

Brianne Guanaga, Photographer • May 23, 2017

It was the year 2010 and the X-Factor was fairly a new television show. Fast forward two years later, the same five teenage boys who once performed in front of three judges, went on to win third place...

Panthers win the Class 9A Regional Championship

Thomas Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief • May 23, 2017

Survive and advance, they did. Panther baseball beat the Coral Gables Cavaliers in the Class 9A regional finals at Coral Reef Park today, 3-1, to advance to next week’s state semifinals in Fort Myers. Palmetto...

ICYMI: Former U.S. Surgeon General urges Palmetto students to combat e-cigarette usage

Marlowe Starling, Editor-in-Chief of The Panther • May 21, 2017

On Thursday, May 18, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy walked down the aisle of the Miami Palmetto Senior High auditorium amidst a roar of applause from students and faculty. After three years...

FACEOFF: Should Bandwagon Fans be Left Alone?

Thomas Martinez and Benjamin Spiegelman • May 19, 2017

INTRO: Bandwagon fans are commonalities at all college and professional sporting events. They are here to stay too. But, should they? While many argue that they should be left alone and sports can be enjoyed...

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