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Sports Commentary: Is Florida College Football Failing?

Jake Hawkins, Staff Writer October 14, 2022

As the beginning of the school year kicks off, so does college football season. College football in Florida has a reputation of being wild, as the fans are very passionate about their teams and inter-state...

FACEOFF: Should High Schools Limit the Amount of AP Classes a Student Can Take?

October 12, 2022

Yes: (A.J.) For many high school students, taking numerous AP classes can add a considerable amount of stress and significantly affect one’s mental health. Therefore, many students put a significant...

A Tale as Old as Time: The Importance of Diversity in Disney

Amy-Grace Shapiro, Online-Co-Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2022

In the past year with the release of movies such as “Encanto,” “Turning Red” and “Shang-Chi,” people of color from all over the world have single-handedly experienced Disney's attempt to promote...

Stuck in a Hard Corner: Back to School Should be Exciting, Not Terrifying

Amy-Grace Shapiro, Online-Co-Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2022

My first day of junior year was similar to the rest of my 650-student class’, full of the typical back-to-school jitters  — which friends were in my classes, if I would like my teachers and who I...

FACEOFF: Is it Best to Be Real on Social Media?

Amy-Grace Shapiro and Alex James September 23, 2022

NO (A.S) It is an indisputable fact that, regardless of how hard influencers may try, social media will never “BeReal.” While many preach the idea of being candid and raw on social media, the rose-colored...

To Stay or Not to Stay: Debunking the Stigma Behind Dropping AP Classes

Ryan McKean, Senior Multimedia Editor September 22, 2022

For many, taking an Advanced Placement class is incredibly challenging as hearing the words “Advancement Placement” scares people. Knowing that one is going to be placed in a college-level class while...

Cultural Appropriation vs Appreciation: Where Do We Draw the Line?

Mia Shields, Design Editor September 19, 2022

Throughout history, people have dominated regions and reshaped cultures, discriminating against the original folk and claiming parts of these identities as their own. This is otherwise known as cultural...

FACEOFF: Is the FAST Testing System Better Than FSA?

Ella Pedroso and Valentina Arias September 17, 2022

Yes (E.P) As a Senior who has taken the Florida State Assessment – more popularly known as FSA –  countless times, I have experienced firsthand the frustration that accompanies FSA testing. After...

Why Camp Made Me a Better Person

Why Camp Made Me a Better Person

Edie Carneiro, Copy Editor September 16, 2022

Picture this: you are nine years old, sprinting out of the bus you were just stuck in for six hours, into one of the biggest, most beautiful places you have ever seen. Little do you know, this is about...

Mr. Tellechea warning students to get into Miami Palmetto Senior High School before the school day begins.

Beating the Bell: The Race to 7:20

Isabella Hewitt, Contents Editor September 13, 2022

As I wake up to the triggering sound of my alarm at 6:15 a.m. and begin to get ready for school, the one thought I can not keep from lingering in the back of my mind is, “I hope I am not late.” This...

About My Hispanic Heritage

About My Hispanic Heritage

Isabella Lagarto, Design Editor September 13, 2022

Being born into a Hispanic family has shaped the course of my life and my personality today. My relatives taught me the significance of my Cuban and Honduran culture, emphasizing the importance of exercising...

Is $10,000 really enough?

Ava Garcia, Managing Editor September 7, 2022

Dear President Biden,  I am extremely grateful for your forgiveness of $10,000 in student loan debt, but I wonder: can this amount truly “forgive” most student debt after four years of college?...

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