THE SEMINOLE TIMES

THE SEMINOLE TIMES

THE SEMINOLE TIMES

With the amount of wildfires  that have been recently occurring in central Florida, be sure to remain cognizant of the fires nearby.

WILDFIRES RAGE ACROSS FLORIDA

Thu-Minh Nguyen, Reporter May 5, 2017

As a result of dry conditions due to lack of rainfall and strong winds, wildfires have ignited across Central Florida, affecting nearby communities and the environment. In 2017 alone, 126 thousand acres...

Earth Day influences the March for Science and brings awareness to the world around.

EARTH DAY IMPLEMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Sameeha Rashid, Section Editor May 4, 2017

Earth Day is an annual event that is celebrated on April 22 and brings awareness to environmental issues such as climate change. Each year, various events take place to validate the importance of environmental...

The millennial generation will be affected the most by advances in technology in the workforce unless they work together to succeed.

ROBOTS STEALING JOBS FROM MILLENNIALS

Ghesseh Afshari, Reporter April 25, 2017

Technology has reached a point in society in which it has taken over duties that had been previously completed by humans. This generation of millennials will be affected the most because of the current...

Women stand together in solidarity across America in light of the human trafficking incidents across the country.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING INCIDENTS RISE IN AMERICA

Zoya Wazir, Section Editor April 24, 2017

In recent times, adolescents of color across the nation have been disappearing. The most recent spike in disappearances occurred in Washington D.C. with 14 African American girls missing. These disappearances...

The #HelpHenry movement is making its way through the Sanford community.

#HELPHENRY

Kayla DeLotte, Reporter April 18, 2017

Henry Dorvil is a young man who was born in Haiti and immigrated with his family to the United States. He has lived in Central Florida since he was five months old and has attended schools here. Despite...

Spring breakers leave lots of trash and litter after
extensive partying on beaches which results in the degradation of
Floridas famous beaches.

SPRING BREAKERS GET TRASHY ON FLORIDA BEACHES

Ghesseh Afshari, Reporter March 27, 2017

The state of Florida is known nationally for its white sandy beaches and clear waters. It is one of the many reasons college students travel to Florida to party during spring break. Eventually, the excitement...

LGBTQ teen suicide rates have fallen since the legalization of gay marriage.

LGBTQ SUICIDE RATES PLUMMET

Kayla DeLotte, Reporter March 9, 2017

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teenagers, according to the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, a study recently came out that yielded more positive results:...

Zoos have a negative effect on animals.

ZOOS ARE DETRIMENTAL FOR ANIMALS’ HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

Sameeha Rashid, Section Editor March 8, 2017

Zoos portray an image of positivity and sincere concern for the well-being of animals. However, they actually they collect different species for the purpose of entertainment and deprive them of their natural...

The water crisis in Flint, Michigan prevents residents from having access to clean water.

DAY 1000: FLINT WITHOUT CLEAN WATER

Zoya Wazir, Section Editor March 7, 2017

Since April of 2014, the water crisis in Flint, Michigan dominated headlines and news stations after the main water supply was contaminated with lead. Protests broke out over the issue after the state's...

Synthetic meat provides an alternative to traditional meat.

VEGAN MEAT: NO LONGER OXYMORON

Mallika Dave, Section Editor February 22, 2017

Scientists have come up with a synthetic meat, grown and cultured in a lab, with the same taste as meat taken from an animal. The technology for this comes in response to a continuation of animal agriculture...

President Trump is depicted as someone with questionable cabinet nominations.

CONTENTIOUS TRUMP CABINET PICKS UNDER SCRUTINY

Micaela Zelk, Co-Content Manager February 10, 2017

Although most seats in our government are democratically elected, a select few are appointed advisers for the many complex and difficult decisions a standing president must make. The character and motive...

Dissociative Identity Disorder causes a lack of connection in a persons thoughts, memories, feelings, actions, and sense of identity.

‘SPLITTING’ STIGMAS OF MENTAL ILLNESSES

Ghesseh Afshari, Reporter February 9, 2017

To this day, medicine cannot truly understand the connection between trauma and the inner workings of the brain. There are many psychological conditions caused by trauma, of which the most controversial...

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