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American Airlines Arena To Be Renamed FTX Arena

Luca Boccalato, Staff Writer • April 27, 2021

It is official: the name of the home of the Miami Heat is changing from the American Airlines Arena to the FTX Arena. On Mar. 25, 2021, after a Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners special...

Florida Panthers Surging As The Postseason Looms

Jack Meyer, Online Editor-in-Chief • April 26, 2021

The Florida Panthers have abruptly burst onto the NHL scene this season, going from a borderline playoff team to a legitimate championship contender as the season progresses. The Panthers have undergone...

NCAA Receives Major Backlash After March Madness Inequality

Amy-Grace Shapiro, Multimedia Video Editor • April 15, 2021

After a March full of madness, the discussion of equality presented surrounding the National Collegiate Athletic Association lingers. March Madness, a division I college basketball tournament...

Palmetto’s Spring Sports to Districts

Camilla Bondy, Multimedia Video Editor • April 14, 2021

At the start of every season, coaches prepare their athletes to have fun, but also to accomplish their goals and make their way to districts. For Palmetto’s spring sports, this is just the beginning. Last...

Miami Open to Take Place Over The Next Two Weeks

Kate Markus, Copy Editor • March 22, 2021

The Miami Open, a professional men and women's tennis tournament, is scheduled to take place from Mar. 22 to April 4. Played on outdoor hard courts, the Miami Open will take place at Hard Rock Stadium...

The Miami Dolphins Give Back To South Florida Through Their Food Relief Program

Sydney Campbell, Senior Design Editor • March 20, 2021

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of families struggle to keep food on their tables, causing them to turn to local food drives either through their children’s school, or another outlet. The...

The Biggest Trades and Events of the MLB Offseason

Bella Martin, Sports Editor • March 17, 2021

With Major League Baseball’s spring training finally underway in Arizona and Florida, new and returning players have come back to the field. However, some of these familiar faces have returned in a new...

Drew Brees to Retire After 20 Years in NFL

Jane Heise, Print Editor-in-Chief • March 17, 2021

After 20 seasons in the National Football League, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has announced his well-deserved retirement with a cheery video featuring his young children and a heartwarming...

The Miami Heat’s Season So Far

Michael Angee, Design Editor • March 13, 2021

The Miami Heat have demonstrated great growth in their recent seasons. After a hectic 2020, reaching the National Basketball Association finals was not a lucky occurrence — it came as a result of dedication...

Heat Center Meyers Leonard Uses Anti-Semetic Slur On Livestream

Camilla Bondy, Multimedia Video Editor • March 11, 2021

Meyers Leonard, Miami Heat player, learned first hand that one’s actions, especially actions surrounding racism, anti-Semitism and bigotry, have repercussions, regardless of fame. While playing “Call...

The Good and the Bad of Women’s Sports

Bella Martin, Sports Editor • March 10, 2021

The world of women’s sports is ever-changing and dynamic. Every sport, from basketball to football to soccer, has offered new opportunities for women of all backgrounds. However, in light of recent events,...

Remembering NFL Legend Irvin Cross

Luca Boccalato, Staff Writer • March 9, 2021

Irvin Cross, a National Football League Pro Bowl defensive back for two teams, and first-ever Black full-time analyst for a network television sports show, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. He died...