In case you missed it: Bruce Jenner
Megan Martinez, Business Manager
May 11, 2015
Thirty-nine years ago, Bruce Jenner earned the title of "World's Greatest Athlete", at the 1976 Olympic Games. With his infectious smile, charming personality and ability to slay his Soviet rival in a decathlon during the Cold War, Jenner became a real-life superhero for America. Because these games...
Sheppard herds in a new era of music
Roberta Nicastro, Co-Culture Editor
May 6, 2015
Sheppard, an Australian indie pop band, prepared for take off and are now skyrocketing into a world of obsessed fans and fame. A group of six lovable misfits: three siblings, George, Amy and Emma Sheppard balanced out with three unrelated band members- Michael Butler, Jason Bovino and Dean Gordon. Siblings...
Palmetto Women’s Union embraces the new “F” word
Agnes Bartha, Staff Writer/Photographer
May 6, 2015
In room 1001, the Palmetto Women’s Union dedicates monthly meetings to gender empowerment discussions at the guidance of founder, junior Claire Zuo and sponsor, biology teacher Ms. Ann Nelson. Though the group centers topics around feminism and society’s treatment of women, boys take advantage...
Renzi: four boys and a dream
Agnes Bartha, Staff Writer
March 4, 2015
Chris Garzon, Danen Reed, Christopher Villasmil and Claudio Perez have formed an alternative rock band known as Renzi, making appearances to share their music with the community. Renzi recently showcased their music at the Helen Witty Gala and a performance at Bloomingdales, along with Palmetto’s very...
Relay for a reason
Jessica Rolnick, Staff Writer/ Photographer
March 3, 2015
This past Saturday, around 40 book-themed teams along with participants from the Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay areas came together at Evelyn Greer Park to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The event honored survivors of the disease and remembered those who lost their lives in the...
A tournament to remember
Samantha Rosen, Editor-In-Chief
February 19, 2015
Leaving a hole in many hearts after his death in 2009, Alexander Standiford’s memory continues to live on throughout his Pinecrest community. Better known as Zander, Z, or No. 33 on the Palmetto High School basketball court, “3’s For Z,” an annual three-point basketball-shooting contest, hon...
Locked up
Brooke Ortiz, Staff Writer
February 12, 2015
Millions of people visit zoos and aquariums annually to gaze at creatures locked in paddocks or enclosures. Zoo Miami, a well-known local attraction, experienced the death of giraffe Fezzik this past November. Suffering joint instability, veterinarians at the zoo sedated Fezzik to examine him. However,...
Meet The Vamps debut album
Roberta Nicastro, Co-Culture Section Editor
February 4, 2015
The Vamps -- a clean-cut, British pop band comprised of lead vocalist Bradley Simpson, lead guitarist James McVey, bassist Connor Ball and drummer Tristan Evans. The 2014 release of their debut album, Meet the Vamps, has the potential to transform them into the next teenage music stars. Formed after ...
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