THE SEMINOLE TIMES

THE SEMINOLE TIMES

THE SEMINOLE TIMES

For many, comedy is the only way to survive the Trump presidency.

LAUGHING IN THE AGE OF TRUMP

Malavika Kannan, Junior Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2017

There’s nothing quite like laughing in the face of doom, and this has never been truer than in the first months of the Trump presidency. Despite the frustration felt by 70 percent of Americans about...

Some students may find college to be unnecessary, others may think their future depends on college.

IS COLLEGE ACTUALLY WORTH IT?

Kierstin Phillips, Photographer November 7, 2017

The classic American life: go to college, get married, and have children. Recently, this lifestyle has started to change, mostly among millennials who are questioning traditional ideals. In previous...

Students are unsure where to go study with the media center closed due to testing.

STUDENTS’ ACCESS TO MEDIA CENTER LIMITED

Gwyneth Katker, Photographer November 3, 2017

Seminole High School’s media center is an area that provides a lot of help for students. Not only does it serve as a safe environment for students who need to stay after school for extended hours, but...

Students recognize the negative effects of smoking.

SHARING HARD TRUTH ON CIGARETTES

Alexis Wood, Reporter October 26, 2017

Although smoking is still an issue among American teens, since 2000, smoking rates among teens has declined by 17 percent with the growth of awareness campaigns. One of the top organizations for smoking...

Although taking a virtual class is a graduation requirement, not all students see the need to learn online.

VIRTUAL SCHOOL: IS IT WORTH IT?

Malavika Kannan and Shafana Mohammad October 20, 2017

One of the most commonly dreaded graduation requirements for students is the mandatory online class, taken at some point during their four years of high school. Florida Virtual School (FLVS) and Seminole...

Pep rallies are meant to excite the student population; however, the lack of pep rallies this year has taken a toll on school spirit.

WHERE IS ALL THE PEP?

Kierstin Phillips, Photographer October 20, 2017

Since the start of the 2017-18 year, many have noticed that school spirit seems to be missing in the student body; the cancelling of several pep rallies has had a decidedly negative on the overall spirit...

Two students in a Drivers Ed car can be a recipe for stress.

DRIVER’S ED CAUSES CONFLICT

Shafana Mohammad, Reporter October 10, 2017

Teenagers are eager to start driving, but before they can begin, they are strongly advised to take a Driver’s Ed course. Throughout this course, there are times when a student is driving and their peers...

Powderpuff allows girls and guys to switch roles and experience sports through a different perspective.

FROM HIGH KICKS TO HELMETS

Mansoor Esfandieyar October 2, 2017

As gender roles evolve in society, there has been a significant increase in women’s participation in sports that were once associated with only one gender: males. Therefore, an increasingly important...

Teachers are taking a stand and requiring students to disconnect in class in hopes of creating a better learning environment.

TEACHERS TAKE TECH

Shafana Mohammad, Reporter September 26, 2017

Last year, a student installed a projector app on their phone and slipped it into their bag instead of placing it in their teacher's designated cell phone tray. Throughout class, the student kept messing...

Students struggle to find seats during lunch.

NO CHAIRS, NO FAIR PROTEST STUDENTS

Shafana Mohammad, Reporter September 6, 2017

Imagine walking into a cafeteria overflowing with hungry students and no available seats. There has been a great influx of freshmen this 2017 to 2018 school year and it is causing students to have trouble...

Many raise concerns over the amount of preservatives in foods.

DANGERS PRESENTED BY PRESERVATIVES

Ghesseh Afshari, Reporter May 22, 2017

The history of preservatives dates back to centuries ago when people used to freeze, smoke, and salt foods to allow the food to stay fresh longer. In recent times, advanced methods have been utilized using...

Lack of motivation persists in school as a result of the flaws in Americas education system.

AMERICA’S FLAWED EDUCATION SYSTEM

Thu-Minh Nguyen, Reporter March 29, 2017

Schooling is a vital method in progressing the future to come, but the American education system has a multitude of deficiencies that prohibit the flourishing of many students. Rather than allowing students...

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