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THE SEMINOLE TIMES

Signs like this throughout the media are apparent, thanking doctors and nurses.

CHEERING ON MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS: COVID-19

Ritika Vonguru, Reporter April 21, 2020

As April comes to a close, almost half a million individuals have recovered from the coronavirus. Healthcare workers and medical personnel remain a key component in stopping the virus from escalating further...

With the pandemic going on, unemployment levels have spiked.

UNEMPLOYMENT AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH

Anusha Sikand, Reporter April 16, 2020

Scarce resources resulting from the coronavirus have affected many countries, leading to a global unemployment crisis. From technology industries to textile industries, COVID-19 has restricted the advancements...

If youre bored at home, here are a few activities you can do during quarantine.

Tips on Staying Active, Having Fun, and Being Productive during COVID-19

Ritika Vonguru, Reporter April 15, 2020

Although we are all facing major uncertainty, there are still some things you can do to stay active in your community while helping your neighbors and still having fun.  How to stay active in your...

Foreign exchange is an immersive program practiced by countries throughout the world.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE AT SHS

Izma Shakil, Photographer April 14, 2020

Given the opportunity to live in a foreign country, global exchange programs are an exciting experience for students of any background. Every year, Seminole High School “trades” students with foreign...

COVID-19 UPDATE: SCPS IS PROVIDING FREE MEALS TO CHILDREN IN NEED

COVID-19 UPDATE: SCPS IS PROVIDING FREE MEALS TO CHILDREN IN NEED

Ritika Vonguru, Reporter April 13, 2020

Amid the madness of Covid-19, Seminole County has made preparations to help those in need. Food shortages, safety concerns, and production halts have come to a serious concern as more workers in the food...

Anonymous 18-year-old student using Tinder, a modern dating app.

THE DANGER OF DATING APPS

Suhaib Hasan and Jessica Ty April 10, 2020

In a world where technology is growing more prevalent in our everyday lives, a simple “right swipe” may bring someone closer to love, but it may also lead to danger. With hundreds of dating apps and...

To help stop the spread if the coronavirus, the CDC is beginning to enforce social-distancing up to 6 feet apart.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-ISOLATION IN THEL U.S.

Anusha Sikand, Reporter April 6, 2020

Amidst the spread of the coronavirus, many have taken part in self-quarantine to prevent its spread. Entire populations are practicing social distancing in an attempt to be good samaritans and promote...

Seminole is offering an option for students to have a modified schedule.

MODIFIED SCHEDULES FOR SENIORS

Julio Roman, Reporter March 10, 2020

For many years, Seminole has offered the opportunity for students to dual enroll, take virtual school courses, or do on job the training as opportunities to leave campus early. For the 2020-2021 school...

Youth voters play an important role in the upcoming presidential election.

YOUTH VOTER TURNOUT IS STILL LOW DESPITE OUTREACH

Ritika Vonguru, Reporter March 10, 2020

The increase of youth voter turnout plays a pivotal role in shaping the impact of America’s election cycle. However, the older vote continues to far outnumber the youth vote, despite youth activism and...

With the increasing amount of terrorist attacks in the United States, people of the community display the need for action against it.

THE RISE OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM

Ritika Vonguru and Anusha Sikand March 2, 2020

Terrorism, Defined   As terrorism surges worldwide, so does the rise of fear and racism. The term “international terrorism” has many definitions, however, the Global Terrorism Database defines...

The Common Core Standards, an educational initiative since 2010, are recently being eliminated.

Bye-Bye Common Core

Anusha Sikand, Reporter February 24, 2020

This year, a new major change is happening in the K-12 school systems: the removal of Common Core to Benchmarks to Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.). While some are excited for a revision in public...

OVERPOPULATION AT SEMINOLE

OVERPOPULATION AT SEMINOLE

Ritika Vonguru, Reporter February 21, 2020

The average size of a high school in America is around 800 students. Seminole High has a population over 4000. With the school expanding due to the institution of the freshman center, it is only certain...

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