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South Dade Band Director Arrested on Sex Crime Charges with Student

Sara Paredes, Senior Copy Editor November 17, 2023

On Nov. 14, South Dade Senior High School band director Scott Michael Davis was arrested on charges of having sexual relations with one of his students since September.  Davis, the 47-year-old educator,...

Low Turnout Marks Miami’s Recent Local Elections

Justin Fechter, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, voters across Miami-Dade County took to the polls to vote in a variety of local elections. Five municipalities held local elections with a range of charter amendments and city council...

What To Know About The Third Republican Debate

Ava Stuzin, News Editor November 12, 2023

On Nov. 8, the third Republican Debate featured Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and South Carolina...

Keeping Students in Check: Miami Palmetto Senior Highs Attendance Policy

Keeping Students in Check: Miami Palmetto Senior High’s Attendance Policy

Ella Wehmeyer, Multimedia Photo Editor November 11, 2023

The 2023-24 school year brought stricter enforcement of Miami Palmetto Senior High’s attendance policy. Miami-Dade County’s attendance policy gives an outline of what schools across the county should...

The Battle Against The Miami Wilds Water Park Project

Ava Stuzin, News Editor November 9, 2023

Amidst the Pine Rockland ecosystem next to Zoo Miami, live endangered Florida Bonneted Bats, Miami Tiger Beetles and many other species. Currently, debates arise as developers seek to build the Miami Wilds...

Israel Strikes Palestinian Refugee Camp

Emilia Haus, Senior Multimedia Editor November 3, 2023

On Oct. 31, in the city of Jabalia in the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces bombed a refugee camp.  The strike hit the densely populated refugee camp that was created shortly after the 1948 Arab-Israeli War...

Mass Shooting in Maine Kills 18, Injures 13 More

Seth Clarin, Multimedia Photo Editor October 31, 2023

On Wednesday night, in Lewiston, Maine, shots were fired at both a bowling alley and a restaurant. The shooting involved an AR-15, leaving 18 dead and 13 more injured. The victims of the shooting range...

MPSH Bowling Season Comes to an End

Gabriella Alvarez, Life Editor October 27, 2023

On Oct. 24, Miami Palmetto Senior High’s Bowling team attended the annual Miami-Dade County district bowling competition, marking the end of the season. The team has practiced since the start of the...

Mike Johnson Elected as Republican House Speaker

Brooke Wilensky, Opinion Editor October 26, 2023

On Wednesday,  Louisiana Congressman, Mike Johnson was elected as the Republican House Speaker. Johnson is the fourth Republican nominated for Speaker, as the past three could not secure a majority vote....

South Florida Jewish Community Responds to War in Israel

South Florida Jewish Community Responds to War in Israel

Brooke Wilensky, Opinion Editor October 17, 2023

On Oct. 7, Hamas — a terrorist group located in Gaza — attacked Israel, initiating an ongoing war, of which effects have been felt beyond the Middle East and into the U.S. Many members of the Miami,...

“Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse Travels Across the Americas

Nicole Martin, Contents Editor October 16, 2023

On Oct. 14, an annual “ring of fire” solar eclipse illuminated the sky, visible from across the Americas, starting in the North Pacific region and reaching Oregon. Otherwise known as an annular eclipse,...

Florida Universities Approve Classical Learning Test 

Daniel Perodin, Feature Editor October 16, 2023

On Sept. 8, the Florida Board of Governors voted to approve the Classical Learning Test as a standardized test, submissible to state universities in Florida. The decision opens up the possibility for students...

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