The Panther

Seniors Give Tips on the College Application Process

February 4, 2020

Here are a few tips for incoming seniors from current seniors on the college applications process.

FIU’s Golden Promise

January 29, 2020

In a world full of students plagued with financial problems, Florida International University (FIU) now offers a route for students that may face these issues. The plan, known as “FIU’s Golden Promise” guarantees to fully pay a student’s tuition and fees if they have an Expected Family Contrib...

New Entertainment to Expect in 2020

Allison Gould, Opinion Editor

January 28, 2020

As the new year kicks off, many artists and creators have implied that they will be releasing new music, television shows and movies in the coming year. An abundance of entertainment plans to come out, giving everyone something to look forward to. Below are just a few of the new releases coming out ...

Recap of Art Basel 2019

Sofia Vinueza, Multimedia Editor

December 16, 2019

Art Basel, the for-profit international art fair in which upcoming and established artists showcase their work with the intentions of selling them, took place Dec. 5 to Dec. 8, 2019. Ernst Beyeler, a dealer and collector in Basel, Switzerland, introduced the first Art Basel in June of 1970. While it...

Palmetto Welcomes Therapy Dogs

Jacob Grindstaff and Gianna Hutton

December 11, 2019

MPSH PAWS and Biology Club welcome therapy dogs to their members on Dec. 11, 2019 to help students with stress relief, anxiety and to have fun!

Shipping Off to College

Lissette Martinez, Feature Editor

December 4, 2019

As seniors throughout the country apply to universities, some seniors consider studying anywhere from community college to Ivy League universities, while others consider the remarkable new option of embarking on a cruise through Semester at Sea. This program works in conjunction with Colorado State...

Best After School Restaurants

Camilla Bondy, Design Editor

December 3, 2019

After a long day of nothing but school — and an early lunch at either 10:40 or 11:40 — grabbing a bite to eat does not sound too bad. While there are a variety of restaurants to choose from, some nearby options include Chicken Kitchen, Chipotle, Starbucks, Panera and even Pinecrest Bakery. O...

Fun Recipes for Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving

Kristine Villarroel and Valentina Caceres

December 2, 2019

Amidst this holiday season, there is nothing better than spending time with loved ones, watching holiday movies, drinking hot cocoa and enjoying the weather. As special as other parts of the season are, the holidays would not be the same without warm, sweet, and savory foods. Junior Sofia Palac...

Plant-Based Burger Patties Trend More in Restaurants

Ana Martinez, Design Editor

December 1, 2019

In recent years, America has witnessed a rise in the consumption of plant-based meat products, made available by brands such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods. In light of this new trend, restaurants, grocery stores and popular food chains such as Burger King, Carl’s Jr., Qdoba, Subway, Del Taco an...

Palmetto’s After-School Snack Stand

Kate Stuzin, Copy Editor

December 1, 2019

A hidden gem at Palmetto, the snack stand — located right next to the gym — serves as a great place to grab a bite with friends. Though many people did not know about the snack stand in the past, it has seen an increase in popularity this year. The introduction of hotdogs to the stand has drawn ...

Super Pets: Dogs’ Heroic Actions

Katriona Page, Copy Editor

November 25, 2019

Pet-owners tend to agree on the many virtues of their animals: they are lifelong friends and loyal companions who help with bad days, loneliness and everything in between. Some pets, however, take it to the next level, by performing heroic deeds and risking their own lives to save both their owners’ an...

Welcome to the Miami Book Fair!

Kun Liu, Staff Writer

November 23, 2019

If you cannot remember the last time you saw a teenager reading a book, newspaper or magazine, you are not alone. In recent years, less than 20% of U.S. teens report that they read books, magazines or newspapers daily for pleasure, according to research published by the American Psychological Associat...