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What is HB 5 and How is it Impacting Abortion Rights Nationwide?

Allison Gould, Print Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2022

On Mar. 3, the Florida legislature approved House Bill 5, also called the “Fetal and Infant Mortality Reduction” bill, which bans most abortions after 15 weeks. The passage of the bill may significantly...

The Economic Repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Ryan McKean, Multimedia Photo Editor March 14, 2022

Recent tensions between the Eastern European countries of Russia and Ukraine have caused significant global economic problems.  Since Ukraine is a part of the United Nations, they have received aid...

Georgia Senate Passes Bill Ending Need for Gun License

Amy-Grace Shapiro, Feature Editor March 12, 2022

On Monday, Feb. 28, the Georgia Senate passed bill 34-32 that simultaneously repeals the license requirement for carrying a handgun in public and eliminates the state’s current background check requirement. Opponents...

President Biden Bans Russian Oil Imports

Ava Stuzin, Multimedia Photo Editor March 9, 2022

On Mar. 8, 2022, President Biden ordered a ban on Russian oil in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine, sending U.S. gasoline prices to record levels. The ban also applies to U.S. imports...

The Redistricting Process in Florida

Eitan Greenberg, Copy Editor March 8, 2022

Remember when the U.S. census was conducted in early 2020? Well, the census’s importance comes into play now, when states — including Florida — take part in congressional redistricting. Every 10...

Miami Monster Jam 2022

Miami Monster Jam 2022

Samantha Elkins, News Editor March 8, 2022

On March 12-13, monster truck fans plan to congregate at LoanDepot Park, formerly known as  the Miami Marlins Park, for the Monster Truck Jam. Attendees have the opportunity to see their favorite drivers,...

Derek Jeter Steps Down as Marlins CEO

Ava Stuzin, Multimedia Photo Editor March 7, 2022

On Feb. 28, Derek Jeter, the former CEO of the Miami Marlins, announced his retirement after nearly five unsuccessful years in the franchise.  In a statement, Jeter said that he would no longer serve...

So Long 305… Hello 645

Samantha Elkins, News Editor March 5, 2022

305 — the famous South Florida area code, connotes the beach — delicious food and sunny skies. Some might even say it is one of the most well-known area codes in the United States,  so why might South...

Fire at Europe’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant

Katriona Page, Senior Copy Editor March 5, 2022

On Thursday, Mar. 3 – the morning of Friday, Mar. 4 in Ukraine – Russian forces started a fire at Zaporizhzhia, Europe’s largest nuclear power plant. This attack is part of a larger conflict between...

President Biden Gives Historic First State of the Union Address

Angelina Astic, Contents/Copy Editor March 2, 2022

On Mar. 1, 2022 at 9 p.m. EST, President Joseph Biden delivered his very first State of the Union Address to the world. Joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the address...

Palmetto Making a Mark: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Nominated as Supreme Court Justice

Isabella Hewitt, Multimedia Photo Editor February 27, 2022

On Friday, Feb. 25, President Joe Biden selected Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as his nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court. Jackson has made history as the first Black woman nominated to sit in the highest...

The “Don’t Say Gay Bill” Passes In the Florida House of Representatives

Ava Garcia, Staff Writer February 26, 2022

On Thursday, Feb. 24, Florida’s House of Representatives passed a bill, widely known as the “Don’t Say Gay Bill,” which would limit the discussion of LGBTQIA+ related topics within schools. Florida...

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