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Breaking the light barrier

Lauren Bunce, Co-Features Editor October 3, 2011

The European Organization for Nuclear Research, or CERN, announced on September 22 that subatomic particles called neutrinos were observed to travel faster than the speed of light. When researchers sent...

End of era for shuttle launches

End of era for shuttle launches

Christopher Perse, Staff Writer April 26, 2011

For three decades, the Space Shuttle has been the pride of NASA’s manned spaced flight fleet. But the end of U.S. manned missions is in sight with the final launch scheduled for June 28 and the next...

Palmetto puts its water to the test

Palmetto puts its water to the test

Rebecca Kravetz, Focus Editor April 18, 2011

Questions have arisen about the safety and quality of Palmetto’s drinking water, which has recently been put to the test. On Wednesday March 9, Water Wizard Company owner, Rick Escauriza, tested a...

Tech Review: iPad 2

Natalie Rodriguez, Staff Writer April 13, 2011

Apple’s latest gadget gets another update, as the iPad 2 was unveiled March 2 and was available for sale on March 11. Apple sold an estimated 400,000 units in the opening weekend, showing that economic...

Google Science Fair finds talent at Palmetto

Taiwo Alonge, Staff Writer April 13, 2011

Google, the top search engine, is now searching for young scientist around the globe to submit creative projects to its 2011 science fair. The Google Science Fair is open to all students from ages 13 to...

Facebook statuses get students expelled

Azmae Fahmy, Staff Writer April 13, 2011

With easy access to Facebook, especially with smartphone apps, sometimes students become oblivious to the consequences that can result from the click of a button. Just how much can a remark affect their...

Mu Alpha Theta excels in math competitions

Bree Ann Camacho, Staff Writer March 26, 2011

Currently consisting of around 300 students, Mu Alpha Theta was once known as one of the more “boring non-active clubs," according to Sara Tuttle, sponsor of Palmetto's Mu Alpha Theta chapter. The founder...

Solar students win money, help Haiti

Azmae Fahmy, Staff Writer March 26, 2011

On February 24, Tutti Frutti was swarming with students. While numerous students enjoyed delicious frozen yogurt, five students were making sure that 15 percent of the money earned that day went toward...

Ford uses recycled materials inside vehicles

Rebecca Kravetz, Focus Editor March 26, 2011

Most people associate soy beans with food, but for Debbie Mielewski, soy beans mean cars and trucks. Mielewski is the technical leader of a group of five women who are working to make the interior of Ford...

Facts behind the labels: energy drinks

Facts behind the labels: energy drinks

Taiwo Alonge, Staff Writer February 8, 2011

A quick burst of energy in a cheap can is no big deal,  right? Seemingly a dream come true for students who endure numerous sleepless night throughout the school year, energy drinks are growing in popularity...

Palmetto excels in science competitions

Palmetto excels in science competitions

Matthew Healy, Staff Writer February 8, 2011

Placing first in regionals at the National Science Bowl, placing third in states last year at Envirothon, placing in the top five at the Fairchild Challenge, and placing within the top ten percent at the...

Invasive species wreak havoc in Florida

Invasive species wreak havoc in Florida

Daniel Schleien, Staff Writer February 8, 2011

South Floridians remember Hurricane Andrew as a horrific hurricane that caused billions of dollars of damage and destroyed thousands of homes. Hurricane Andrew was the fourth most powerful hurricane to...

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