Should Science Classes Be Required? (FACEOFF)
Jane Heise and Jack Meyer
November 30, 2018
YES: (J.H) Standard high school science classes provide basic knowledge to all future leaders of America. They can educate students on current worldwide issues such as climate change and sexually-transmitted diseases, while simultaneously teaching them about their own bodies and health. These classe...
Are School ID’s Necessary? (FACEOFF)
Chloe Gallivan and Nicole Markus
November 28, 2018
Yes: (C.G) As a non-uniform school, Palmetto needs some form of identification. IDs make it possible for faculty to quickly and easily identify who enters and exits the school, making it important to monitor while creating safer school grounds. Even with the hassle and the detentions it may bring...
Should FLVS Take up a Class Period? (FACEOFF)
Lindsey Solomon and Nicole Markus
November 22, 2018
Yes: (L.S) The bell rings at 7:20 a.m. and every Miami Palmetto Senior High Student gets ready to start their day except the FLVS students still at home. The bell also rings at 1:15 p.m., and students make their way to sixth period except the Florida Virtual School students. FLVS offers a var...
Should Elementary School Students Have Cell Phones? (FACEOFF)
Lindsey Solomon and Jane Heise
October 23, 2018
Yes: (L.S) As the years go on, the use of technology continues to increase within all age groups. In society, it is the younger children who have now gained a fascination over the use of phones, iPads and laptops. The standards in society today are more acceptable to younger kids receiving phone...
Is it Worth it To Take Out Student Loans? (FACEOFF)
Joanna Salvat and Isabel Wilder
October 22, 2018
Yes: (J.S) The issue of student loans plays a big factor when interpreting whether or not investing money into something will pay off in the long run. The average four-year college tuition in America can cost up to $35,000 yearly per student. This does not include room and board costs and most young ...
What’s Better, Online or Print? (FACEOFF)
Gemma Torras and Allison Strasius
October 12, 2018
YES (G.T) In our tech-centric world, there are times in which we all need a way to unplug. Our print newspaper issues are the best way to delve into student journalism at Palmetto Senior High. To begin, print stories make a lasting impact on the school community. While online stories may be ...
Is the Leak in the Trump Administration Justified? (FACEOFF)
Nicole Markus and Samuel Stone
September 30, 2018
Yes (N.M) On Sep. 5, 2018, the New York Times published an anonymous Op-Ed, written by a senior Trump official. In short terms, the Op-Ed discussed that many of the Trump officials were a part of a “resistance” in office, and they served to stop President Donald Trump from some bad habits that...
Should Colleges Be Dropping the Standardized Testing Requirement (FACEOFF)
Nicole Markus and Benjamin Spiegelman
September 17, 2018
Yes (N.M) When entering high school, and sometimes even before that, students hear about the importance of standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT. These tests seem like some of the most daunting and stressful tasks of high school, because they can make or break your college resume. However, colleg...
Should Dual Enrollment be Factored into High School GPAs? (FACEOFF)
Olivia Solomon and Isabel Wilder
September 10, 2018
Yes (I.W) Standard high school classes are not for everyone. Sometimes, people prefer other opportunities to boost their high school GPA or to really challenge themselves. Being a high schooler should not limit a student’s ability to reach their full potential. Dual enrollment courses are postseco...
Should Federal Trials be Televised? (FACE-OFF)
September 6, 2018
Yes (O.S) Up until 2016, photographic media coverage of criminal trials in federal courts had been prohibited under all circumstances. However, the controversial debate of cameras in halted when a new rule originated regarding this issue. This rule allows a trial to be photographed and te...
Should Teachers Be Able to Show Movies After AP Exams?
Alexis Garcia- Ruiz and Olivia Solomon
May 20, 2018
Yes: AG One of the greatest criticisms of the modern, standardized-test-reliant educational system is the fact that teachers are instructed to teach to the test. While this may be unfortunate, and a lot of the integrity and sincerity in teaching may be lost along the way, it is alas true that most...
Which Music-Streaming Service Is More Worth It: Apple Music Or Spotify
Annette Gonzalez and Garrett Livingston
November 7, 2017
Filed under Faceoff, OPINION, Top Stories
Opinion Editor, Garrett Livingston, and Multimedia Editor, Annette Gonzalez, debate whether Apple Music or Spotify is more valauble to potential consumers. Garrett argues Apple Music is superior and Annette believes Spotify is more worth its price. Enjoy! Apple Music: Music streaming was first intr...
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