Earth Day, Day 7: Celebrating Our Earth
Isabel Wilder, Copy Editor
April 21, 2019
Filed under FEATURE, Top Stories
April 22 is Earth Day — a day dedicated to the planet and a day that serves as a reminder that humans must take action towards protecting the Earth. The holiday has existed for almost 50 years, but its origins remain widely unknown to younger generations. A result of grievances such as increasing amoun...
Earth Day, Day 6: Climate Change…Are We In Hot Water?
Sydney Campbell and Camilla Bondy
April 20, 2019
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Climate change reflects the major differences seen in weather patterns over an extended period of time. Many today debate whether humans cause climate change or if weather patterns actually change naturally. One type of climate change that currently affects the Earth is Global warming. According t...
Earth Day, Day 5: National Park Week
Olivia Solomon, Business Manager
April 19, 2019
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Beginning on Sunday April 20, the National Parks across America join together to celebrate their beauty and promote going outside with National Park Week. Kicking off the event on Saturday, every park in the country offers free entrance. Additionally, this week creates awareness and encourages do...
Earth Day, Day 4: Miami Underwater
Jayden Woodfall, Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
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Miamians love a nice a day at the beach and it could be hard to imagine the option not being there for them. However, it could be time to start seriously considering an alternative weekend excursion. With the noticeable rise in sea levels, Miami residents may not have their adored beaches to go ba...
Earth Day, Day 3: How Does Palmetto Counteract Climate Change?
Gemma Torras, News Editor/ Designer
April 17, 2019
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Sustainability. A word most people know too well and hear too often. “In simple terms, sustainability is a consideration of the delicate environment in everyday life,” Student Council Environmental Outreach Chair, Chloe Wilson said. “For instance, using a reusable water bottle or a lunch bag, r...
Earth Day, Day 2: Politicians, Time to Step It Up On Climate Change
Nicole Markus, Copy Editor
April 16, 2019
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Climate change discussions in the government of multiple countries around the world highlight just how much people want climate change action. Those discussions, however, are not due to the willingness of politicians to adapt to change when needed. Any and all climate change action should remain att...
Earth Day, Day 1: Toxic Fashion
Allison Strasius, Feature Editor
April 15, 2019
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In the wake of greater global environmental awareness, like the recent widespread banning of plastic straws, even in the Pinecrest community, another movement seems underway: reform of the fashion industry. “I have heard the term toxic fashion, usually referring to the external issues that the ...
Meet the Candidates Day at Palmetto
Nicole Markus and Camila Myers
April 14, 2019
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Maddie Cakes; Mom and Daughter Bakers Fighting Childhood Cancer
Olivia Solomon, Business Manager
April 9, 2019
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On Oct. 31, 2018, Melissa Nunez received news that her once healthy four year old daughter, Maddie, now was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Since then, Maddie’s life plays out according to a strict chemotherapy treatment plan that changes every month. But for her and her fami...
Women in Sports
Jane Heise, Copy Editor
April 4, 2019
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The wage gap between men and women in sports remains highly disputed throughout the high school, collegiate and professional levels. According to NPR, a lawsuit filed by the U.S. women’s soccer team against U.S. Soccer on the basis that they earn lower wages due to gender discrimination has caught the pub...
The Conspiracy Behind Chuck E. Cheese Pizza
Nicole Markus and Chloe Gallivan
March 8, 2019
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Chuck E. Cheese remains as a well-known source of childhood entertainment and fun. Recently, however, the popular chain has received a lot of backfire for a multitude of things, including their beer policy and their pizza. Inside Edition published an investigation focused on their beer policy and the limitations regarding it. They said that Chuck E. Cheese did not follow their two beer per person limit,...
How to Dress For a Job Interview
Lindsey Solomon, Copy Editor
February 28, 2019
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The way a person dresses for their job interview can leave a major impact on not only a future boss, but on the company or business as well. When attending work everyday, one presents a message about themselves and a business based on what they wear. When walking into a job interview, a future employer...
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