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Sitting on the table, the plate is filled with the slices of pies to try. Each staffer tried nine pies.

Staff taste tests pies

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief November 22, 2020

In honor of Thanksgiving, the newspaper staff decided to try nine different pies in order to help you decide which ones should be on your table Thursday, Nov. 26.   Each pie was ranked on a scale...

The electric Dairy Joy sign lights up during a summer storm last June. Dairy Joy is one of numerous great places to get ice cream in South Tampa.

The Best Spots for Ice Cream in South Tampa

Rowan O'Flanagan, Staffer November 16, 2020

Chill Bro’s  Located only a few blocks away from Plant, Chill Bro’s couldn’t be more convenient. Freshly made waffle cones and chocolate chip cookies complement a mouthwatering array...

British and American reality television shows share some similarities, but the differences between them make British shows much more enjoyable to watch. In the shows I’ve watched, even if the American and British counterparts had the same premise or concept, the British version had more likeable contestants and genuine seeming content.

British Reality TV Reigns Supreme

Jessie Larrinaga, Managing Editor November 12, 2020

Reality TV is enjoyed by millions of viewers. “The Bachelor,” “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” “The Voice,” “Top Chef,” and so many more American TV shows are available through...

Ariana Grande releases new solo music that features a new sound. The new song debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Grande’s fifth number 1.

New Ariana Grande single: “Positions”

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor November 11, 2020

In anticipation of her sixth studio album, Ariana Grande released the title track, “Positions” as her lead single on Oct. 23. The single was well received by the general public and works as...

Sitting in her boyfriend’s dining room, Lucy hold a drink while her grip on reality lessons. The movie came out on Netflix on September 4 and has been very well rated.

‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ movie breaks barriers

Clio Bruno, Staffer November 10, 2020

Amidst the chaos in the world today, new movies are the last thing on people’s minds. That’s why seeing a new well rated horror movie appear on Netflix was a nice surprise. It’s exciting to see familiar...

Because of social distancing many people have turned to online games, such as chess, to pass their time. Friends are bonding and smiles are forming, for this socially-distant experience is a lot of fun and easy to access.

Chess as a Socially-Distant Game

Hyatt Criser, Staffer November 3, 2020

During this era of social distancing, Netflix and an immense amount of Cheeto Puff consumption, finding new ideas to pass time has never been more difficult. But let me unveil to you, my friends, a fun, socially-distant yet...

The best and worst of Halloween candy

The best and worst of Halloween candy

Izzy Antilla and Rowan O'Flanagan October 30, 2020

With Halloween right around the corner her are there are some candies that you are lucky to find, and some that are better kept outside of your basket.

The election approaches, and the influence of voting is being widely discussed. While voting can’t solve all of our problems, it’s still a powerful tool to influence change.

The Power of Your Vote

Rowan O'Flanagan, Staff Writer October 29, 2020

It’s been a long year.  We’ve watched a pandemic sweep the nation, dominating our lives and ending over 200,000 others, with no signs of stopping. We’ve seen a country divided over the question...

After cutting up all the pumpkin spice flavored foods, each staff member filled a plate with treats to try. Each food was ranked in order to find a winner and a loser.

Staff tries pumpkin spice flavored foods

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief October 28, 2020

In honor of the return of pumpkin spice, the newspaper staff decided to put ourselves in a sugar coma by gathering various pumpkin spice flavored foods to taste test. After trying 11 different foods we...

The warm Florida weather often makes for a lack of autumn spirit. These fall movies are bound to get anyone in the fall mood.

A Dozen Movies to Watch This Fall

Hartley Hill, Copy Editor October 27, 2020

Rudy  Arguably the best underdog story of all time, “Rudy” tells the true story of Rudy Ruettiger (Sean Astin), who chased his dream of playing football at the University of Notre Dame...

“The Nightmare Before Christmas” is a popular family film directed by Tim Burton. Although it has some elements of Christmas, the movie undoubtedly belongs to Halloween.

‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ is a classic movie for the Halloween season

Rowan O'Flanagan, Staffer October 26, 2020

As our country becomes increasingly divided and partisan, it’s more important than ever that we focus on the things which hold us all together- the core values all Americans share, the beliefs we all...

Many can buy an exact replica or similar piece of clothing without a price tag, which will benefit you wallet and the environment

Goodbye fast fashion, hello secondhand clothing

Jadyn Mize, Staff Writer October 23, 2020

“Fast fashion” clothing has damaged the environment, specifically the ocean and its ecosystems. Fast fashion also promotes hard child labor.   Ever since the early 2000s, fast fashion has...

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