THE SEMINOLE TIMES

THE SEMINOLE TIMES

THE SEMINOLE TIMES

All workers should be made aware of the rights that they are given at their jobs.

KNOWING WORKERS’ RIGHTS IS IMPORTANT

Maliha Kareem, Reporter March 10, 2016

High school students often take up part time jobs; this is why it is crucial that teens are informed of their rights as worker. Too often these rights are not reviewed by teens before picking up a part...

Should students have to pay for college applications?

COLLEGE APPLICATION FEES LIMIT STUDENT POTENTIAL

Mallika Dave, Reporter March 9, 2016

Incoming college students, along with having to pay for textbooks, tuition and housing, often spend hundreds of dollars on college applications alone. By having students pay for these applications, it...

There are many benefits to raising the minimum wage.

NOT RAISING MINIMUM WAGE IS CONSEQUENTIAL

Katelyn Liston, Design Editor March 3, 2016

Raising minimum wage: a widely debated topic that saw little positive action in 2015. In Florida, the minimum wage is currently $8.05 per hour ($5.03 for occupations that earn tips). Working a 40 hour...

One example of marketing promoting gender norms is known as the “Pink Tax.”

PINK TAX CASHES IN ON GENDER NORMS

Maliha Kareem, Reporter March 1, 2016

On average, women pay more annually for products such as clothing, self care products, and toiletries. Some blame this significant difference in price on women buying a higher quantity of products or the...

In World History classes today, many primarily focus on European achievements and not enough credit is given to other nations.

EUROCENTRIC EDUCATION BIASES STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES

Malavika Kannan, Reporter January 25, 2016

The names Galileo, Shakespeare, and Van Gogh are familiar to almost every student at Seminole High School. However, few students recognize the names of Aryabhatta, Achebe, or Tagire— all illustrious...

Religious violence and terrorism are disproportionately covered by major media outlets worldwide.

RELIGIOUS VIOLENCE INADEQUATELY COVERED GLOBALLY

Katherine Lachcik, Copy Editor January 6, 2016

In recent months, the terrorist organization named the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has been covered on major news outlets virtually every day. They are responsible for thousands of civilian...

As we continue living in the 21st century, many believe we should adapt the idea of equal pay for all workers.

EQUAL PAY: NECESSITY IN 21ST CENTURY

Katelyn Liston, Design Editor December 8, 2015

Since women in America began regularly working outside the home during the Civil War, they have received a lower salary than men. Despite the amount of effort they put into their work compared to the male,...

There are many religious holidays, such as Eid-al-Fitr and Ramadan, that are celebrated in Islamic cultures and not recognized as holidays on the Seminole County school calendar.

CALENDAR CLASHES WITH BELIEFS

Maliha Kareem, Reporter November 23, 2015

Too often religious discrimination can be seen when one religion is given a privilege another group of equal or greater size is not. Seminole County schools have a very diverse student body. Many students...

Students of Seminole High participate in an art assignment.

CLASS PARTICIPATION BENEFITS STUDENTS

Mallika Dave, Reporter November 20, 2015

Class participation is a helpful way to engage students in class and teachers often utilize this to enhance a student’s learning process. By including class participation in their lessons, students will...

Although there are some issues, Seminole is improving on the security every day.

BATHROOM SECURITY NEEDED AT SEMINOLE

Brea Jones, Multimedia Manager November 17, 2015

Incidents are bound to happen all around campus, and a number of those happen in the bathrooms at Seminole. Students on campus use the bathroom when it is unnecessary. This is a problem for Seminole High,...

Students wearing Native American headdresses presents the controversy of cultural appropriation.

CULTURAL APPROPRIATION: LEADING TO UNCULTURED GENERATION?

Mallika Dave, Reporter November 3, 2015

Cultural appropriation is defined as the adoption of elements from a different culture, often without consent. Members of society frequently adopt parts of another culture for purely aesthetic reasons,...

Gender roles limit a persons possible achievements, and are outdated in todays world.

Gender Roles Limit Youth

Zoya Wazir, Copy Editor October 20, 2015

Gender roles have been a commonality in society for ages, placing a set precedent for many youths to follow. However, these roles are outdated in today’s world, and limit what a person can achieve purely...

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