When Do Sequels Become Excessive?
Nicole Markus, Copy Editor
December 5, 2018
Filed under LIFE
Fans are often delighted by the joy that sequels promise. They provide a way for viewers to catch up on their favorite characters, meet new ones, follow up on plot lines and reminisce about their favorite movies. Unfortunately, movie franchises produce too many sequels for popular movies. It seems th...
How to Enjoy Winter in Miami
Camila Myers, Online Managing Editor
November 29, 2018
Filed under LIFE
With December and the holidays quickly approaching, people in Florida want to get into the Holiday spirit Temperatures may not drop below 70, and the leaves on the trees sure do not look any different than the leaves in the summer, but Here are some creative ways to enjoy a little bit of holiday celebra...
Have You Wondered What the Blue Paintings Are On the Street? We Got You Covered!
Natalie Askowitz, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2018
Filed under LIFE, Top Stories
Driving down Killian Drive looks a little different. What may look like an act of graffiti on first glance, actually uses art to represent a much larger problem the South Florida community will soon face because of sea level rise. Brought to life by local artist Xavier Cortada, the paint on the aspha...
Which Kardashian Are You/Reality TV Stereotypes
Sydney Campbell, Design Editor
November 28, 2018
Filed under LIFE
There is scarce representation of strong, smart and independent women present in reality television; instead you see women with virtually no ambition beyond maintaining their looks or sex lives. The emphasis placed on the value of a woman's looks over her intellectual capacity is a damaging stereoty...
A Blast From the Past
Joanna Salvat, Life Editor
November 19, 2018
Filed under LIFE, Top Stories
The 80’s and 90’s are coming back stronger than ever. Whether it be through old fashion styles or revitalizing elements from 80’s shows and movies, people find ways to integrate old pop culture into modern life. Netflix’s recent shows like The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018-) and Strang...
Why Do You Sit Where You Sit in Lunch?
Olivia Solomon, Business Manager
November 19, 2018
Filed under LIFE
Lunch,the 30 minutes where students can socialize to their heart's content, get homework done and take a mental break while refueling from their first few hours of school. Here at Palmetto, students are not restricted to the cafeteria during lunch, but rather posses the freedom to sit anywhere in ...
Seniors Coping with the Application Process
Nicole Markus, Copy Editor
November 4, 2018
Filed under LIFE
The junior year of high school is considered to be the most intense academic year due to standardized testing, but the beginning of senior year can be just as stressful. The college application process can be talked and heard about for years leading up to the actual time to submit applications. Th...
A Breakdown of the Florida Powerball
Allison Strasius, Feature Editor
November 4, 2018
Filed under LIFE
With the recent announcement of the winning numbers of the Florida POWERBALL on Saturday, Oct. 27, questions regarding the breakdown and receiving of the advertised cash prize arose-- so here are the simplified answers. The process after winning the lottery remains rather murky and confusing, ...
Death by Selfie
Olivia Solomon, Business Manager
November 1, 2018
Filed under LIFE
The next time you find yourself standing on a mountain or on a scenic cliff, take an extra caution and evaluate the situation before snapping a fast selfie; it could be the last one you take. From 2011 to 2017, over 259 deaths have occured due to attempted selfies, according to a study done by the All Indi...
Let’s Get Political: SSHS Hosts Debate
Mia Zaldivar, Print Managing Editor
October 31, 2018
Filed under LIFE
In light of the upcoming midterm elections on Nov. 6, the Social Science Honors Society (SSHS) hosted a student-run political debate. Three students presented the Republican side, three presented the Democratic side, and a table of four moderates divided them. The debate covered a range of pressing top...
The Mind of Shane Dawson
Nicole Markus, Copy Editor
October 30, 2018
Filed under LIFE, Top Stories
Shane Dawson has just over eighteen and a half million subscribers on his Youtube channel, a video sharing platform that has been around since 2008. As a Youtube creator for over a decade, he is estimated to make up to 10.8 million dollars a year, according to SocialBlade, a website that provides statist...
The Best SNL Hosts/ Guests
Olivia Solomon, Business Manager
October 18, 2018
Filed under LIFE
On its 44th season, Saturday Night Live has seen its fair share of highs and lows. From 1975 to 2018 a lot has changed throughout society, and SNL has reflected on the hilarity of current events even at the world's weakest moments. In light of Kanye West’s recent political outburst in the final...
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