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U.S. Senate Approves Bill Protecting Same-Sex and Interracial Marriage

Sara Paredes, Feature Editor December 7, 2022

On Nov. 29, the United States Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act — legislation intended to protect all same-sex and interracial marriages in the event that the Supreme Court overturns the Obergefell...

Mauna Loa Erupts for the First Time in almost 40 years

Isabella Hewitt, Contents Editor November 30, 2022

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano in the world, has erupted for the first time since 1984.  According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the eruption started around 11:30 p.m. local time...

COP27: The Fight Against Climate Change

Ava Stuzin, News Editor November 27, 2022

The 2022 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference — COP27 —  marked the UN’s 27 Climate Change Conference held from Nov. 6 to Nov. 20. “The United Nations Climate Conference is about possible...

NASA’s Artemis I Launch Marks Historical Moon Mission After 50 Years

Nicole Martin, Senior Copy Editor November 20, 2022

50 years have passed since mankind first stepped foot on the moon. Now, humanity plans to do it again. In 2017, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced its Artemis program, named...

Three Dead, Two Injured in Mass Shooting at the University of Virginia

Sofia Taddeo-Goldstein, Opinion Editor November 20, 2022

On Nov. 13, around 10:30 p.m., a school shooting began at the University of Virginia. Three football players died, and two others were injured; one in good condition while the other is in a critical state....

Trump Officially Announces 2024 Candidacy

Paulina Handal, Staff Writer November 17, 2022

On Tuesday, Nov. 15, former President Donald J. Trump announced that he will be re-running in the 2024 Presidential election. He is aiming to become the second commander-in-chief ever in history to be...

Broward School Board Votes to Fire Superintendent

Brooke Wilensky, Copy Editor November 17, 2022

The superintendent of Broward County, Florida’s second-largest school district, has been fired after a motion brought up by school board member Daniel Foganli. This occurred after a grand jury report...

Florida’s 2022 Midterm Election Results

Amy-Grace Shapiro, Online-Co-Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2022

On Nov. 8 and days prior, U.S. voters took to the polls to cast their ballots in the midterm elections. These results would determine control over the House of Representatives and Senate. All 435 seats...

The Iranian Crisis: A Battle For Civil Rights

Mia Shields, Design Editor November 8, 2022

It has been nearly 50 years since the Iranian monarchy disbanded. Since then, Islamic fundamentalists have taken control, and the people of Iran have endured enormous changes. A place that once embraced...

Palmetto’s 2022-2023 Silver Knight Nominees

Palmetto’s 2022-2023 Silver Knight Nominees

Amy-Grace Shapiro, Online-Co-Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2022

On Nov. 7, Miami Palmetto Senior High School announced its 2022-2023 Silver Knight Nominees. Miami Herald’s Silver Knight is one of the most prestigious awards in Miami-Dade and Broward County, recognizing...

Anna May Wong: The Trailblazing Actress Featured On New Quarters

Daniel Perodin, Staff Writer November 7, 2022

On Oct. 25, the U.S. Mint made quarters featuring the face of Anna Wong available to the public. The Mint, which is responsible for making and distributing currency in the U.S., made the coin as part of...

Florida Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Isabella Lagarto, Design Editor November 6, 2022

On Nov. 4, the Florida Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Medicine voted to ban gender-affirming care for minors.  This rule limits treatments for individuals under 18 experiencing gender dysphoria...

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