THE SEMINOLE TIMES

THE SEMINOLE TIMES

THE SEMINOLE TIMES

Zika Virus is an impending threat to many Americans, especially infants.

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION DECLARES ZIKA GLOBAL THREAT

Maliha Kareem, Reporter March 7, 2016

The World Health Organization (WHO), declared the Zika virus a global threat as of 2016. Originating in Uganda among rhesus monkeys in 1947, then humans in 1952, the Zika virus has now spread to 23 countries....

Students at Seminole High School over the age of eighteen will have the opportunity to vote in this years primaries.

WHO’S WHO IN FLORIDA PRIMARIES

Malavika Kannan, Reporter March 4, 2016

Florida’s primary elections will be held on March 15th, and both Democrats and Republicans will vote to select the candidate that will represent them in the national election. Students over the age of...

Iran has reportedly taken the first steps as part of the finalized Iran Nuclear weapons deal.

WORLD POWERS NEGOTIATE NUCLEAR DEAL WITH IRAN

Zoya Wazir, Copy Editor February 26, 2016

On Jan. 16, 2016, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that Iran had taken the necessary initial steps under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the Iran Deal) following the finalization...

Candidates have debated in hopes of bettering their chances of winning and now the primaries have begun.

PRIMARIES TELL ALL

Katelyn Liston, Design Editor February 22, 2016

Every four years, the citizens of the United States come together to elect a new president, first through the primaries, and again through the general election. Right now, the election is in the primaries...

People come together to prevent the risks of global climate change.

WORLD COMES TOGETHER TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE

Zoya Wazir, Copy Editor February 4, 2016

On Dec. 12, 2015, President Obama launched an international global energy campaign to combat climate change in partnership with 19 other nations. The program ultimately intends to keep global temperature...

Chipotle harbors a possible E-Coli bacteria strain in its  locations.

CHIPOTLE CLOSES 43 LOCATIONS DUE TO E. COLI FINDINGS

Mallika Dave, Reporter December 4, 2015

The popular Mexican restaurant Chipotle has found recent reportings of E. Coli, a bacteria strain that causes diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness, pneumonia, and other symptoms, in...

The Democratic Presidential Debate allowed candidates to respond to citizens concerns and discuss pending issues.

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES DISPLAY THEIR PLATFORMS

Taylor Harris, Reporter November 10, 2015

The Democratic Presidential Debate was broadcast on CNN on October 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada with anchor Anderson Cooper as the host. The candidates included Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, former Secretary...

The Sanford Zoo is soon welcoming black bears to their exhibits.

BLACK BEAR, BLACK BEAR, WHAT DO YOU SEE?

Taylor Harris, Reporter October 15, 2015

More than 500 animals are currently being cared for at the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens. It will soon be building a new exhibit for black bears. As stated on the zoo’s website, its mission...

Millennium Middle School, a performing arts magnet, is said to be changing into a new freshman center for Seminole High School.

MILLENNIUM TO BECOME NEW NINTH GRADE CAMPUS OF SEMINOLE

Adrian De Guzman, Reporter September 24, 2015

Edit: The Seminole County School Board has not yet made a final decision on whether they will make Millennium a 9th grade center for Seminole High School at the time this article was published. The Board...

SHS students partake in the Mayors Youth Council.

INAUGURAL MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL PROMOTES CIVIC INVOLVEMENT

Taylor Harris, Reporter September 16, 2015

Sanford Mayor Jeff Triplett’s Resolution created the Mayor’s Youth Council on May 20, 2015. Twelve students from Crooms Academy of Information Technology and Seminole High School comprise the inaugural...

CONFLICT IN YEMEN DISRUPTS LIVES

CONFLICT IN YEMEN DISRUPTS LIVES

Katelyn Liston, Reporter May 26, 2015

Yemen is in turmoil as rebel forces tear the country apart. Photo By: Whitten Bumbalough, Photomanager   By: Katelyn Liston, Reporter After the fall of Yemen’s government in late January,...

KRAFT BRINGS CHANGES TO ORIGINAL MACARONI & CHEESE

KRAFT BRINGS CHANGES TO ORIGINAL MACARONI & CHEESE

May 22, 2015

In the hopes of making food healthier, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese has decided to make its cheesy delights all natural. Photo By: Erin King, Photographer By: Marium Shaikh, Reporter Everyone...

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