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Standardized tests scores inaccurately represent students

Staff Editorial April 10, 2019

Across America, thousands of students are constantly scrambling to achieve a noteworthy SAT or ACT score – one that will hopefully open doors to their dream colleges. Though the SAT and ACT may be...

Remakes consistently disappoint audiences

Remakes consistently disappoint audiences

Graham Hill, Opinions Editor April 10, 2019

In the past few years, many beloved childhood classics have suffered a trend all too popular among movie studios: remakes.   This trend has been steadily perpetuated by numerous culprits, especially...

The atmosphere at First Watch is a relaxed environment. First Watch was founded in 1983 in California and has grown to over 200 locations. 

Students review local breakfast-serving restaurants

Moxie’s Café  Nestled in the heart of Downtown Tampa lies a homely, cozy café called Moxie’s. Though small, Moxie’s offers a diverse menu of sandwiches and coffees that are perfect for both...

Many students attend college right after high school graduation, but they should reconsider taking a gap year where they can travel, work or volunteer. It has been proven that students who have taken a gap year have been more successful in college.

Gap years provide benefits for students

Nicole Prus, Staff Writer April 1, 2019

For four years, many high school students have been working nonstop to get into college, but the question is why they worked so hard to do it all over again for another four years. Yes, a major reason...

The American education system is a stale, under-supported and misshapen mess that contributes to the United States falling farther behind on the global scale. Global test scores as surveyed by the Program for International Student Assessment showed the U.S. as ranking 31 on average scores in reading, mathematics and science.

American education system is full of flaws

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer March 28, 2019

For years the United States was known as one of, if not the, leading nations of the world. We were driven by hardworking individuals prepared by a stellar education system, a system now flawed by years...

The Tampa Electric Company is making a change to cleaner energy with its Big Bend Modernization Project in its power plant in Apollo Beach. With this modernization project, TECO hoped to decrease their rate of pollution in the environment and promote movement towards cleaner energy.

TECO makes change to cleaner energy

Addie Robey, Staff Writer March 27, 2019

Tampa Electric Company is making a change to cleaner energy with its Big Bend Modernization Project in its power plant in Apollo Beach.   Currently, a total of five energy-producing units are in place...

Across campus, teachers label “Hard Corners” for the protection of their students after the Jan. 29 meeting regarding school safety. Similar meetings on school security have taken place around the country.

 School security requires updating 

Nicole Prus, Staff Writer March 27, 2019

Schools all across America took action to ensure better security after the numerous amount of school shootings that happened in 2018. Statistics from BBC News show that 113 people were killed or injured...

The soldiers shown in the photo above are similar to those in They Shall Not Grow Old. The movie showed colorized original footage from the war along with narration by men actually involved in it and the insight into their observations illuminated the personal experiences and loss that took place.

New film reignites World War I discussion

Jessie Larrinaga, Staff Writer March 26, 2019

Directed by Peter Jackson, the film “They Shall Not Grow Old” consists of narration over colorized original World War I footage. Many students have seen the movie as part of the curriculum for classes.  First...

The storefront of Dairy Joy is lit up so oncoming drivers will stop for a quick ice cream. After transferring ownership, the sign and menus were changed by Chris and Karrie Lynn Mueller.

Change of ownership will benefit Dairy Joy customers

Jessie Larrinaga, Staff Writer March 13, 2019

Dairy Joy is an ice cream shop that has been in Tampa since 1958 but is now under new ownership. The new owners also own Xtreme Juice, an extremely popular smoothie and juice store on Swann Avenue.   While...

After declaring a national emergency, President Donald Trump faces lawsuits from 16 statesl. The national emergency faced the Supreme Court because many declared it unconstitutional.

National Emergency shows Trump’s single-minded agenda

Jessie Larrinaga, Staff Writer March 11, 2019

After the longest government shutdown on record that left government employees without pay for weeks, President Donald Trump has declared a state of national emergency in order to gain funding for his...

Luke Perry speaks March 31, 2018 for Riverdale at WonderCon in the Anaheim Convention Center. Perry passed away March 4 at the age of 52 after suffering a stroke Feb. 27.

Luke Perry’s death leaves fans grieving

Michelle Rincones-Rodriguez, Staff Writer March 11, 2019

Luke Perry, whose iconic roles have helped him remain relevant throughout multiple generations, passed away March 4 at the age of 52 after suffering a stroke Feb. 27. His death was untimely and truly...

Oscar stars wear crowd-pleasing looks

Oscar stars wear crowd-pleasing looks

Nicole Prus, Staff Writer March 7, 2019

The 91st Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles Feb. 24. The Oscars is an award ceremony that honors actors, actresses, directors and many others for their fine achievement...

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