THE SEMINOLE TIMES

THE SEMINOLE TIMES

THE SEMINOLE TIMES

The regularity of school shootings calls for more awareness and security in schools.

GROWING UP IN THE AGE OF MASS SHOOTINGS

Leyton Dudley, Zyva Sheikh, and Malavika Kannan February 15, 2018

Today, principal Dr. Connie Collins made a solemn announcement over the intercom. She was informing students of yesterday’s shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which...

INADEQUATE PROVISIONS FOR INJURED STUDENTS AT SEMINOLE

INADEQUATE PROVISIONS FOR INJURED STUDENTS AT SEMINOLE

Mansoor Esfandieyar, Photographer February 12, 2018

Injuries alone are already a strain on students, but they are even more arduous when students are slogging across Seminole High School’s enormous campus or being denied accessibility to use the elevator....

People of color remain a limited sight in todays popular media.

CONTINUED LIMITATION OF COLOR IN MEDIA

Zyva Sheikh, Editor February 8, 2018

The United States is a melting pot of diverse people, but all it takes is one glance at our modern media to realize how underrepresented some minorities are. Being a person of color in this country has...

There are a plethora of ways you can be involved in politics, even if you arent eligible to vote.

POLITICAL ACTIVISM 101: HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITHOUT VOTING

Zoya Wazir, Content Manager February 8, 2018

Leading up to the 2016 elections, many politically-charged young people were disheartened to realize that they could not effectively voice their political opinions due to  the voting age restriction....

For many female students, the no-shoulders rule feels outdated and unfair.

SHOULDERING THE BURDEN OF DRESS CODE

Kierstin Phillips, Photographer February 5, 2018

From kindergarten to senior year, the dress code is always one of the more controversial aspects of public education; while some teachers are not as strict about enforcing it, others religiously follow...

Without proper financial literacy, students struggle with basic economic concepts.

SEMINOLE NEEDS CLASSES FOR TAXES

Leyton Dudley, Reporter January 31, 2018

The following article was featured in our fall print issue. Print copies can be accessed in the media center or your English classroom. Over the years, students, especially upperclassmen, have requested...

In spite of the new security policy, many Noles have not been wearing their Student IDs. We polled students to find out why.

NEW ID POLICY STRUGGLES FOR ACCEPTANCE

Gwyneth Katker, Photographer December 20, 2017

The new Tardy Hero system that SHS implemented has met opposition from several students. Although the administration intends to improve school security and streamline the processing of student tardies,...

Student very stressed with too many tests.

TOO MANY TESTS STRESS STUDENTS

Bhavani Selva, Reporter/ Designer December 14, 2017

Examinations are a tool to test the progress of students throughout the year, but they can induce major stress when they are not spaced out. For instance, having three tests in different subjects back-to-back...

For many student drivers, competition for limited parking spaces is becoming a serious issue.

PARKING PROBLEMS AT SEMINOLE

Mansoor Esfandieyar, Photographer December 6, 2017

Finding parking at Seminole High School can be a struggle. Just ask senior Nicholas Marasigan, who nearly missed his first period trying to find a place to park. "Once, I arrived at school five minutes...

Regardless of how controversial it may be. kneeling during the national anthem is a right protected by the First Amendment of freedom of speech.

TO KNEEL OR NOT TO KNEEL?

Zyva Sheikh, Editor December 5, 2017

The following editorial was published in an abridged form in our November 2017 print issue. Print copies can be found in English classrooms or in the media center. Breaking news: people exercising their...

Opinions vary on whether teachers should share their political views in the classroom. We talked to Noles to get their take on the issue.

POLITICS IN THE CLASSROOM: EDUCATIONAL OR DETRIMENTAL?

Leyton Dudley, Reporter December 4, 2017

Although free speech is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, there can be limits in public schools, especially when it comes to teachers. This creates a grey area when addressing the issue about teachers...

Instead of preventing tardiness, the system seems to encourage inefficiency and absence, making it more of a Tardy Villain.

TARDY HERO OR TARDY VILLAIN?

Sania Shaukat, Editor November 16, 2017

This year, Seminole High School is trying to limit lateness by establishing a system called Tardy Hero. This controversial system requires tardy students to go to the closest building office and get their...

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