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The news site of Miami Palmetto Senior High School

The Panther
The news site of Miami Palmetto Senior High School

The Panther
Jacob Grindstaff

Jacob Grindstaff, Opinion Editor

Jacob Grindstaff is a senior and Opinion Editor. This is his second year on staff, and he looks forward to continue improving his photography, editing, and writing skills. Aside from newspaper, Jacob enjoys traveling and watching too many TikToks in his free time.

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PTSA/EESAC May Blog Post: What a Wonderful Year it Has Been, Panthers

PTSA/EESAC May Blog Post: What a Wonderful Year it Has Been, Panthers

Angelina Astic, Allison Gould, and Sofia Vinueza
May 28, 2021
Class sponsor Mr. Gonzalez recruited Ms. Spivak and Mr. Spiegelman to help distribute graduation tickets and other requirements for the ceremony.

PHOTOGALLERY: Palmetto Cap And Gown Distribution Day

Valentina Caceres, Senior Multimedia Editor
May 25, 2021
Expectations vs. Reality of Handmaid's Tale Season Four

Expectations vs. Reality of Handmaid’s Tale Season Four

Nicole Markus, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2021
Camryn Givens, 10th grade, with her first dose.

Do Your Part to End the Pandemic: Get the Vaccine

Nicole Markus, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2021

AP and EOC Exam Tips

Sofia Vinueza, Business Manager
May 13, 2021
(left to right) Senior Sierra Brown, Senior Emily Cohen, Senior Sofia Vinueza, and Senior Dani Brawrmen celebrate their college commitments on decision day.

Celebrating Palmetto Seniors’ College Decisions

Valentina Caceres, Senior Multimedia Editor
May 11, 2021
Meet The Panther's 2021-2022 Leadership Team

Meet The Panther’s 2021-2022 Leadership Team

Nicole Markus, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2021
The ABC's of PTSA & ESSAC: Happy Spring!

The ABC’s of PTSA & ESSAC: Happy Spring!

Allison Gould, Sofia Vinueza, and Angelina Astic
April 30, 2021
New Voter Suppression Legislation Appears Across the U.S.

New Voter Suppression Legislation Appears Across the U.S.

Valentina Caceres, Senior Multimedia Editor
April 29, 2021
What You Can Do After Receiving Your COVID-19 Vaccination

What You Can Do After Receiving Your COVID-19 Vaccination

Sofia Vinueza, Business Manager
April 21, 2021

Late AP Exams Will Cause Burnout, Stress and Disinterest

Nicole Markus, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2021
A close-up look at the Prom Jama goodie bags. The senior class board and student council worked to create the logo exclusively for the event.

[Photo] PromJama! A Special Event for Palmetto Seniors

Isabel Lopez, Multimedia Photo Editor
April 16, 2021

Governor DeSantis Bans Covid-19 Passport

Jacob Grindstaff, Opinion Editor
April 16, 2021

Should Live Action Characters Look Like The Cartoons?

Valentina Caceres, Senior Multimedia Editor
March 25, 2021
Traditional Cedar plates used on Passover. The bottom plate includes images of the 6 foods featured in Passover tradition and celebration.

How Some Palmetto Students Observe Passover

Sofia Vinueza, Business Manager
March 24, 2021
Seniors Vote on Superlatives, Choose Winners

Seniors Vote on Superlatives, Choose Winners

Nicole Markus, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2021
Healthy Mind, Healthy Living: Social Media’s Health Trends Do More Harm Than Good

Healthy Mind, Healthy Living: Social Media’s Health Trends Do More Harm Than Good

Nicole Markus, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2021

The Winners Of The 2021 Grammy Awards

Sofia Vinueza, Business Manager
March 18, 2021

Eight People Killed Following a Series of Shootings in Atlanta

Jacob Grindstaff, Opinion Editor
March 18, 2021
The ABCs of PTSA & ESSAC: A Conversation with Carvalho: Superintendent Q&A

The ABCs of PTSA & ESSAC: A Conversation with Carvalho: Superintendent Q&A

Allison Gould, Angelina Astic, and Sofia Vinueza
March 14, 2021

Former Police Officer Derek Chauvin’s Trial For Murder of George Floyd Begins

Valentina Caceres, Senior Multimedia Editor
March 11, 2021

Criminal Minds Revival Rumored for Season 16

Nicole Markus, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2021

Biden Administration Orders Airstrikes on Syria

Jacob Grindstaff, Opinion Editor
March 7, 2021
The ABC’s of PTSA/EESAC Blog: February EESAC Blog Post

The ABC’s of PTSA/EESAC Blog: February EESAC Blog Post

Angelina Astic, Allison Gould, and Sofia Vinueza
February 28, 2021
February PTSA Blog Post: Happy Month of Love!

February PTSA Blog Post: Happy Month of Love!

Angelina Astic, Allison Gould, and Sofia Vinueza
February 19, 2021

Australia: COVID Bubbles and Borders

Jacob Grindstaff
February 12, 2021
Boys Basketball Homecoming Game Recap

Boys Basketball Homecoming Game Recap

Valentina Caceres, Senior Multimedia Editor
February 11, 2021
BREAKING: Palmetto Releases Press Release Regarding Senior Events

BREAKING: Palmetto Releases Press Release Regarding Senior Events

Nicole Markus, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2021
14 Days of Love Day 2: Why U.S. Sex Education Has Failed Us

14 Days of Love Day 2: Why U.S. Sex Education Has Failed Us

Nicole Markus, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2021
FACEOFF: Should School Events Be Held with Precautions?

FACEOFF: Should School Events Be Held with Precautions?

Valentina Caceres and Valentina Arias
January 30, 2021

Q&A on Financial Literacy with Samantha Berlan

Nicole Markus, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2021

EDITORIAL: Why I’m Not Going Back to School

Jacob Grindstaff, Opinion Editor
January 28, 2021
The ABC’S of PTSA/EESAC: New Year, New EESAC Blog Posts!

The ABC’S of PTSA/EESAC: New Year, New EESAC Blog Posts!

Angelina Astic, Allison Gould, and Sofia Vinueza
January 28, 2021
Photo by Gwyneth Williams

Remembering Sophia Lambert, a Bright Light to All

Nicole Markus, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2021
The ABC’S of PTSA/EESAC: Happy New Year!

The ABC’S of PTSA/EESAC: Happy New Year!

Angelina Astic, Allison Gould, and Sofia Vinueza
January 20, 2021
Though not all the stores are open yet, Cocowalk is already welcoming visitors.

Cocowalk Mall in Cocount Grove Reopens

Sofia Vinueza, Business Manager
January 18, 2021
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[Photo] Louis Vuitton x Virgil Abloh Installation Visits Miami

Isabel Lopez, Multimedia Photo Editor
January 14, 2021
Palmetto's Silver Knight Nominees: Ella Sleeman for Science and Savannah Cain for Music and Dance

Palmetto’s Silver Knight Nominees: Ella Sleeman for Science and Savannah Cain for Music and Dance

Sofia Vinueza and Camilla Bondy
January 11, 2021

Trump Gets Banned from Multiple Social Platforms

Jacob Grindstaff, Opinion Editor
January 10, 2021
Palmetto’s Silver Knight Nominees: Introduction

Palmetto’s Silver Knight Nominees: Introduction

Nicole Markus, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2021

Trump Call to Georgia Secretary of State Causes Controversy

Sofia Vinueza, Business Manager
January 5, 2021
Palmetto Senior High Schools Boys’ Lacrosse team put forth maximum effort in this years Jingle Brawl Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Wendy Love)

Palmetto Boys Lacrosse in Jingle Brawl 2020

Valentina Caceres, Senior Multimedia Editor
December 27, 2020
The event was broadcast to the audience via an outdoor projection screen.

[Photo] PCMP’S Fourth Annual Music @ The Gardens Concert

Amy-Grace Shapiro, Multimedia Photo Editor
December 21, 2020

EDITORIAL: Why The U.S. COVID-19 Response is Mortifying

Nicole Markus, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2020

Movimiento San Isidro: From La Havana to Versailles

Jacob Grindstaff, Opinion Editor
December 17, 2020
Dora's Bakery & Bistro in Coral Gables specializes in gluten-free desserts.

[Photo] The Gluten Free Miami Food Scene

Allison Gould, Life Editor
December 16, 2020

FACEOFF: Will You Take the COVID-19 Vaccine When it is Made Available

Nicole Markus and Katriona Page
December 7, 2020

Faces of Palmetto Nominations 2020-21

Nicole Markus and Jane Heise
December 6, 2020
Cayetana Jaramillo, 11, and her family enjoyed a home-cooked Paraguayan dish, chipa guazu. (Photo courtesy of Cayetana Jaramillo)

[Photo] Thanksgiving Traditions Across the World

Jane Heise, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2020
Books & Books offers a wide variety of novels ranging from architecture books, to biographies, to cookbooks, to history books and more.

[Photo] Books & Books Profile

Julia Strasius, News/Design Editor
November 26, 2020
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