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Released Aug. 28, Pumpkin Spice Lattes are currently available at Starbucks. Since their debut in 2003, they have had over 200 million consumers.

Teens on campus talk about Pumpkin Spice Lattes

Carol Kornworcel, Staff Writer October 4, 2018

It’s that time of the year; leaves are falling, the weather’s cooler and many teens are lining up outside of Starbucks for their Pumpkin Spice Lattes. The craze of these temporal drinks brings with...

Standing in front of the Robotics and Technology Club members, club sponsor Robert Tait explains to the students how to code. The Robotics and Technology Club had their first competition Sept. 22 at Hillsborough Community College Brandon.

Robotics and Technology Club prepare for competitions

Carol Kornworcel, Staff Writer October 2, 2018

With every day that passes, technology becomes increasingly more prevalent in daily life — a phenomenon particularly apparent in the academic setting.  While technology continues to become further...

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Art of Thrifting

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer September 26, 2018

Thrift stores have been swarming with Starbucks-sipping hipsters enthralled by the hunt for cheap clothes, or better yet, a true vintage master piece. Renewed interested in this kind of shopping –...

Fresh Faces

Fresh Faces

Jessie Larrinaga, Staff Writer September 25, 2018

Sitting among plants and cushioned chairs, John DeOrio tries to make his classroom as enjoyable as possible, and comfort is his tactic. Being passionate about what he taught, he strove to be welcoming and accepting.

Teacher shares career-changing experience

Nicole Prus, Staff Writer September 11, 2018

In Room 108, students see John DeOrio as he welcomes them into his English class, ready for another day of instruction. Contrary to how he may appear at the door, this wasn’t his first career choice....

Math teacher Nelson Rodriguez teaches a lesson on the importance of keeping your data sample free from outside contamination. He has taught Statistics and Pre-Calculus since 2016 and has been a teacher for eight years.

From Math to Marathon

Carol Kornworcel, Staff Writer September 4, 2018

It is not unusual for a teacher to have a hobby or interest that, at times, may shine through the lesson plans, homework assignments and classroom chatter. One teacher with such an interest is Nelson Rodriguez. ...

Every summer sophomore Mia Bergier travels to Switzerland with her family. This past summer she venture out of Switzerland and into Croatia and Italy.

An Ocean Away

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer August 29, 2018

Gray mountains cut across a fierce blue sky seldom adjourned by clouds. Rustic brick houses dot the countryside, slicing through lush grassy fields. Sidewalks buzz with citizens eager to shop from farm...

When not in school, sophomore Gabi Frye enjoys the adrenaline rush she gets from fishing. She started fishing at the age of 2.

Mahi Mahi on the Mind

Clio Bruno, Staff Writer August 26, 2018

Sophomore Gabi Frye caught the biggest fish of her life in the summer of 2016. “I was 13 when I caught a 50-inch mahi-mahi,” Frye said. "I was so excited and proud.”  Frye has been fishing...

National Honors Society Sponsors Mural

National Honors Society Sponsors Mural

Alexis Perno, News Editor August 18, 2018

A mural was painted by the South Hall entrance nearest the vending machines and turtle pond. The National Honors Society of 2017–18 approved the funding for the mural, while faculty sponsor Tamara...

Q and A with House Representative Kathy Castor

Q and A with House Representative Kathy Castor

Natalie Kerr, Editor in Chief July 17, 2018

Q: How would you sum up your current view of the media?  A: [It is] vitally important in this day and age when there is so much confusing news out there, and we have someone in the White House who...

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Chasing after the gold (leaf)

Macie Lavender, Staff Writer May 23, 2018

The inviting atmosphere of the upstairs art classroom may be familiar to some; warm light filtering through the broad paned windows, paint splatters and charcoal smudges, hushed tones as students whisper...

Drawn to D.C.

Drawn to D.C.

Chloe-Amelie Aikman, Features Manager May 23, 2018

Until junior Alea Jennings reached high school, drawing had hardly ever crossed her mind. Now she has received a Congressional Award for it — and her images will be on display in Washington D.C. for...

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