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Construction Causes Palmetto Traffic Jams

Nicole Markus, Print Editor-In-Chief • August 27, 2019

In the five minute recess between classes, Palmetto students must traverse blocked central hallways they previously used to make it to their seats before the bell rings. A direct result of the construction...

Are Cash Pools Scams?

Jack Cruz-Alvarez, online managing editor • January 23, 2018

Junior Lauren Margolis, like many others, found out about cash pools through social media, where some teenagers, including some Palmetto students, have been promoting the money-making plan in...

MDCPS Contract Raises Cause Controversy

Sabrina Catalan, copy editor • November 26, 2017

On Nov. 7, the United Teachers of Dade ratified their Miami-Dade 2017-2020 contract by voting to include a 2.67 percent raise for “highly effective” teachers and a 2 percent raise for “effective”...

Who are the Black Separatists?

Garrett Livingston, staff writer • October 30, 2017

Last year, the national chairman of the New Black Panther Party, Hashim Nzinga, visited the Richmond Heights community to discuss core ideals of the party. The New Black Panther Party is a U.S.-based ethnic...

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The Weekly Update with TM & BR Episode X: A Year in Review Edition

June 6, 2017

The Weekly Update is The Panther's flagship news program, broadcasted with an aim to recap the most important news of the week within the halls of Palmetto, locally, nationally and internationally. Co-anchors...

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The Weekly Update (May 26)

May 26, 2017

Standout Seniors honored with Passion For Life award

Olivia Solomon and Chloe Gallivan • May 10, 2017

Today, May 10, 2017, seven seniors were recognized for their constant positivity, school spirit, and friendly attitudes with the Passion For Life award. The Passion for Life award all started with the...

Female Academic Competitors hurt by lack of Club Funding

Allessandra Inzinna, Copy Editor • May 9, 2017

Women make up just 13 percent of the industries of science, math, engineering and math. Most of the reasoning behind this comes from stereotypes placed on girls at a young age, leaving the chemistry sets...

ICYMI: Merrick Park shooting details and information

Benjamin Spiegelman , Sports Editor • April 9, 2017

At around 1 p.m. on 8 April, a gunman opened fire in the upscale shopping mall known as Merrick Park in Coral Gables at the Fitness Equinox Center. One person was pronounced dead at the scene and two others...

A recap of the Muslim myth and perception Afternoon Lecture

Inez Laborn, Staff Writer • February 24, 2017

Psychology Club held their monthly lecture was held in the media center about Islam yesterday, Feb. 23. Junior Karelis Martinez decided that this lecture should be held and heard. “I always had a...

Short answers to tough questions about climate change in South Florida

Allessandra Inzinna, Copy Editor • February 22, 2017

How has climate change effected Miami? According to the Climate Reality Project, climate change has already victimized Miami. Flooding is now a normal occurrence, with higher tides moving progressively...

Put a (junior) ring on it

Kalia Richardson, News Editor • February 2, 2017

Jan. 31, 2017, Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium, students, friends and family attended the Junior Class Ring Ceremony. Sponsored by Herff Jones, who customizes class rings and graduation products,...