Troupe 1298 and Their Awards
Gemma Torras, News Editor/Designer
January 15, 2019
Filed under LIFE, Top Stories
As the holiday season approached, Drama Troupe 1298 won several Critics Choice Awards during the first two weeks of December. After many hours spent practicing, rehearsing and performing, the troupe won a duet act award, set design award and a group award. “Critics Choice is an award given by judge...
Should We Have a Girls Football Team?
Olivia Solomon, Business Manager
January 14, 2019
Filed under OPINION, Top Stories
Contrary to popular belief, male genitalia is not a necessity to play football. While majority of other sports have both men and women leagues, football remains the exception. Although society has become more conscious of the absurd notion that females cannot play contact sports, high schools across...
What’s Up With our Food?
Olivia Solomon, Business Manager
December 17, 2018
Filed under NEWS, Top Stories
On Nov. 20, the Food and Drug Administration issued a nationwide recall on romaine lettuce that became contaminated with E coli. The infected lettuce left over 52 people sick and 19 hospitalized. In addition to the romaine outbreak, the FDA recalled other foods such as cake mix, ground beef and ...
Therapy Dogs Visit Palmetto
Olivia Solomon, Business Manager
December 9, 2018
Filed under LIFE, Top Stories
On Tuesday Dec. 4, members of Biology Club, Paws and Psychology Club gathered in the science wing to meet 10 hard working therapy dogs. These canines contribute to their communities by working in nursing homes, hospitals, schools and libraries to relieve stress for people. According to Mayo Clinic, dogs lower their owners’ blood pressure and improve overall mental and physical health. Therapy dogs often...
How Palmetto is Becoming More Sustainable
Gemma Torras, News Editor/ Designer
December 6, 2018
Filed under LIFE, Top Stories
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...
Banned Juul Pods and Palmetto’s Anti-Vaping Campaign
Allison Strasius, Feature Editor
December 5, 2018
Filed under FEATURE, Top Stories
On Nov. 13, Juul Labs announced their decision to retract and ban the majority of flavored pods from retail stores in an effort to curb current underage use. The creation of the Juul in 2015 came as a supposedly healthier alternative to smoking, as well as a method of quitting unhealthy smoking habits. ...
Being Raised Multicultural
Olivia Solomon, Business Manager
December 2, 2018
Filed under FEATURE, Top Stories
In previous decades, communities did not accept marrying and starting a family with someone of a different race, religion or culture. Relationships like this became thought of as taboo. However, these prejudices faded as society became more accepting over time, establishing America as more racially and...
Palmetto Teachers Trying Trends (VIDEO)
Jenna Bondy, Camilla Bondy, Garett Livingston, and Annette Gonzalez
December 2, 2018
Filed under FEATURE, Multimedia, Top Stories
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Have You Wondered What the Blue Paintings Are On the Street? We Got You Covered!
Natalie Askowitz, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2018
Filed under LIFE, Top Stories
Driving down Killian Drive looks a little different. What may look like an act of graffiti on first glance, actually uses art to represent a much larger problem the South Florida community will soon face because of sea level rise. Brought to life by local artist Xavier Cortada, the paint on the aspha...
Pinecrest Bakery vs. Vicky’s Bakery
Sophia DeAlejo, Life Editor
November 26, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Top Stories
On Sunday morning in Pinecrest, residents who may crave warm bakery food have two popular bakeries to choose from, Pinecrest or Vicky’s Bakery. Both bakeries offer a variety of cuban foods, and many question which is better. Pinecrest Bakery, located on South Dixie Highway, is the heart of the various lo...
The Memory of Stan Lee
Jack Meyer, Sports Editor
November 26, 2018
Filed under NEWS, Top Stories
Whether it was the world-renowned characters he created or his witty cameos in nearly every Marvel movie, Stan Lee has been a household name for people everywhere. The man who helped create Spider-Man, Iron Man, Black Panther, the Hulk and several other famous Marvel characters passed away on Nov. 12 after a ...
A Blast From the Past
Joanna Salvat, Life Editor
November 19, 2018
Filed under LIFE, Top Stories
The 80’s and 90’s are coming back stronger than ever. Whether it be through old fashion styles or revitalizing elements from 80’s shows and movies, people find ways to integrate old pop culture into modern life. Netflix’s recent shows like The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018-) and Strang...
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