THE SEMINOLE TIMES

THE SEMINOLE TIMES

THE SEMINOLE TIMES

Due to Covid-19, large amounts of plastic from gloves and one time use masks are being disposed of and adding to the increase in pollution. Small ways you can help reduce the amount of plastic discarded is by using cotton masks that rather than throwing away, you wash and are able to wear them as many times as you need. Another way is by just using hand sanitizer after out in a public place rather than plastic gloves.

ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS

Christina Davenport, Reporter October 1, 2020

As the entire world may know it, we are currently experiencing a global pandemic with a new disease, the coronavirus. In order to prevent further contact or spread with the disease, we all have been taking...

Due to the covid-19 pandemic, voting in the state of Florida was limited. Many citizens could not take part because of concern for their safety. (source of picture Washington Post)

PANDEMIC CHANGES: VOTING SEASON

Christina Davenport, Reporter September 29, 2020

COVID-19 also widely known as Coronavirus has sparked extra precautions as everyone frantically tries to stay healthy during this global pandemic. As of August 22nd, it had been the fifth consecutive day...

Chadwick Boseman’s death leaves the world in shock. Popularly known as portraying Marvel’s Black Panther, he remains an inspiration to audiences worldwide. 
Source: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

A TRIBUTE TO CHADWICK BOSEMAN

Samhitha Katuru, Reporter September 18, 2020

On Aug. 28, 2020, renowned actor Chadwick Boseman passed away. Battling against colon cancer, Boseman died at the height of his career at age 43. Fans were both heartbroken and surprised. His family disclosed...

Hurricane Laura takes a devastating toll on Louisiana and surrounding states. Stay updated to find out about recovery efforts and how you can help.

HURRICANE LAURA RESPONSE AND HOW TO HELP

Mahalla Hynes, Reporter September 10, 2020

Record-breaking hurricane Laura devastated Louisiana. The category four  storm's winds, rain, and storm surges flattened towns, flooded neighborhoods, and destroyed mobile homes leaving thousands without...

Seminole High School has been taking many precautions to ensure that students on campus are safe. One is students must be seated 6-feet apart during class time  with plexiglass screens surrounding the desks and tables must be sanitized after every class. Photo credit: New York TImes

Precautions taken at Seminole High School

Manya Garg, Reporter September 8, 2020

To open schools in the midst of a global pandemic required the tireless effort of many teachers. At the start of the school year, guidance counselors were thrown into a frenzy sorting out the schedules...

Biden and Harris are the democratic nominees. They are seeking to unite the democratic party and gain bipartisan support going into the 2020 election.

A PUSH FOR PARTY UNITY: 2020 DNC

Mahalla Hynes, Reporter September 3, 2020

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) aired Aug. 17 through Aug. 20, a little over half-way through an extremely tumultuous year and was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite COVID-19,...

The year 2020 has involved some life changing events, an important one being the Black Lives Matter Movement. In this picture you see seniors Payton Whitney and Maddie Cannon with posters they made as they hang them over the city of Lake Mary. They did this to show their support and spread awareness to the movement as many other people are doing, whether through protests, donating, and or making signs like shown.

TEEN ACTIVISM IN THE AGE OF COVID-19

Shea Brandau, Design Manager August 31, 2020

During the confusing and ever-changing global pandemic, students have grown more and more involved in activism; Young adults are increasingly concerned with human rights issues, politics, and world conflicts....

As November elections come closer, citizens begin to weigh their options when looking at the Democratic and Republican candidates on the ballot.

THE FINAL BID FOR THE 2020 ELECTION: TRUMP VS. BIDEN

Ritika Vonguru, Reporter May 6, 2020

After careful consideration, Bernie Sanders pulled out of the Democratic race earlier this month, essentially securing the democratic nominee as Joe Biden (Tulsi Gabbard is still running a campaign; however,...

Photo credits to: https://dailytitan.com/2020/03/review-weeknd-personal-issues-after-hours-album/

THE MUSIC OF QUARANTINE: 2020 ALBUM RELEASES

Julio Roman, Reporter April 27, 2020

Since the beginning of 2020, many popular artists have released new songs and albums. After Hours by The Weeknd and Eternal Atake by Lil Uzi Vert are only two of the many albums that have been released...

Photo credits to: https://www.nbc4i.com/news/u-s-world/hollywoods-walk-of-fame-empty-of-tourist-feet/

COVID-19 AFFECTING HOLLYWOOD

Ritika Vonguru, Reporter April 24, 2020

The COVID-19 illness has led to school closures, trip cancellations, job losses, among countless others. Another industry took a serious hit: Hollywood. Among the many terrible things going on during this...

As of 2000, the blue ribbon represents sexual assault awareness in the United States. Photo credit to https://www.efr.org/sexual-assault-awareness-month/ .

APRIL SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH

Anusha Sikand, Reporter April 23, 2020

The month of April honors sexual assault awareness, encouraging communities to show support to the millions of unheard voices and survivors of sexual assault. Sexual assault is defined as the violence...

Local news stands offering global and American stories.

THE IMPORTANCE OF MEDIA

Michelle Arshad, Reporter April 22, 2020

From the Amazonian and Australian wildfires to the Chinese detainment of ethnic Uighur Muslims, the “speedy” distribution of critical media has significantly slowed down. Important news that should...

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