14 Days of Love Day 11: Does Social Media Accurately Represent a Relationship?
Mia Zaldivar, Print Managing Editor
February 11, 2019
Filed under 14 Days of Love, OPINION, Top Stories
While a picture may be worth a thousand words, in the case of depicting a relationship via social media, that simply does not apply. In the Instagram world today, people constantly post photos on the internet to share with the world their lives. However, this never actually happens. One’s social...
14 Days of Love Day 6: Is it Worth Continuing a Relationship After High School? (FACEOFF)
Jayden Woodfall and Chloe Gallivan
February 6, 2019
Filed under 14 Days of Love, Faceoff, OPINION, Top Stories
Yes: (J.W) Entering high school is similar to starting a new book: the possibilities are endless. Whatever plans made at the start, morph into new, unexpected things that many never see coming, and it’s only natural. People completely change in course of four years and make decisions they probably...
Dear Anti-Vaxxers
Nicole Markus, Copy Editor
February 5, 2019
Filed under OPINION
Measles, a disease thought to be eradicated from the U.S. in 2000, is plaguing the country once again. Upwards of 45 people have been confirmed to have measles in the U.S. since Jan. 1, according to CNN. At least 41 of these cases were not vaccinated against the disease, even though the vaccine is cons...
Super Bowl Recap
Jack Meyer, Sports Editor
February 4, 2019
Filed under 14 Days of Love, OPINION, SPORTS
The Panther’s 2019 Super Bowl Preview stated that a lot would happen in this year’s Super Bowl. Unfortunately, that statement would not end up proving true, as Super Bowl 53 ended up being the lowest scoring Super Bowl in NFL history, with the Patriots managing a win against the Rams with a score o...
14 Days of Love Day 3: Should Parents Be Involved in Their Kids Relationships? (FACEOFF)
Natalie Askowitz and Sophia DeAlejo
February 3, 2019
Filed under 14 Days of Love, Faceoff, OPINION, Top Stories
Yes: (N.A) The classic saying that parents know their child best does not fade away as their child approaches adulthood. Teenagers tend to feel that their opinion is always correct, but although parents may have grown up in what seems like the prehistoric age, they know more than it may seem. ...
Should We Have a Girls Football Team?
Olivia Solomon, Business Manager
January 14, 2019
Filed under OPINION, Top Stories
Contrary to popular belief, male genitalia is not a necessity to play football. While majority of other sports have both men and women leagues, football remains the exception. Although society has become more conscious of the absurd notion that females cannot play contact sports, high schools across...
The Views on the Bump Stock Ban
Nicole Markus, Copy Editor
December 26, 2018
Filed under OPINION
The Las Vegas shooting in October of 2017 that killed 59 people and injured 800 others remains a prime example of a deadly attack carried out by bump stocks. Bump stocks, an accessory to a firearm that allows it to shoot at a quicker pace, essentially convert a semi-automatic rifle into a fully automatic ri...
Is “Baby It’s Cold Outside” Demeaning Women? (FACEOFF)
Jayden Woodfall and Chloe Gallivan
December 17, 2018
Yes: (J.W) Public outcry has called for the Christmas tune, “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” to be removed from all radio stations. The 1940’s classic song by Frank Loesser, an award-winning broadway songwriter and composer, has recently been slammed by radio-listeners for the inappropriate and forcible...
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...
Pinecrest Bakery vs. Vicky’s Bakery
Sophia DeAlejo, Life Editor
November 26, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Top Stories
On Sunday morning in Pinecrest, residents who may crave warm bakery food have two popular bakeries to choose from, Pinecrest or Vicky’s Bakery. Both bakeries offer a variety of cuban foods, and many question which is better. Pinecrest Bakery, located on South Dixie Highway, is the heart of the various lo...
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...
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