THE SEMINOLE TIMES

THE SEMINOLE TIMES

THE SEMINOLE TIMES

Teachers should be appreciated more often for their hard work and dedication to helping their students.

MORE APPRECIATION FOR TEACHERS IS NEEDED

Thu-Minh Nguyen, Reporter March 1, 2017

Day-to-day, many teachers have to simultaneously deal with the unnecessary disrespect from their students and to educate them. Some of these students do not realize that their hardworking teachers come...

Republicans are not as impressed with Trump after cabinet picks and executive orders.

NOT ALL REPUBLICANS ARE FOR TRUMP

Kayla DeLotte, Reporter February 27, 2017

As the world began the new year, Americans entered a new era of government with a president unlike any other. Donald Trump had managed to get under the skin of both liberals and conservatives, but he ended...

The Brown Paper Bag Test, used during the 20th century, is a form of discrimination based on skin color.

COLORISM RUNS RAMPANT IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY

Taylor Harris, Section Editor February 16, 2017

With Black History Month celebrating the accomplishments of black people, it is important to recognize the adversity African Americans face to reach their goals, among which is colorism. As more light...

Student are taking an active role in politics like the Womens March in Orlando last month.

MILLENNIALS TRUMP POLITICAL APATHY

Malavika Kannan, Co-Content Manager February 14, 2017

Everyone has their own opinion on the millennial generation: they're lazy or self-involved, and in general not meeting up to the caliber of citizenship set to them by elder generations. Such arguments...

As displeasing and unethical as it may be, money still plays a crucial role in affecting the output of the media.

MONEY OVERLY INFLUENCES AMERICAN MEDIA

Zoya Wazir, Section Editor January 25, 2017

In America, especially during the course of the most recent election, people often hear of the menacing “mainstream media” and the corruption and bias they interject into their daily narratives. However,...

People who dont celebrate Christmas because of religious or culture differences may be offended by Christmas decorations and activities.

CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES OFFENSIVE?

Thu-Minh Nguyen, Reporter December 21, 2016

Christmas is such a widely celebrated holiday within the United States that people become accustomed to seeing houses and buildings adorned in Christmas lights and decorations. Thus, those who do not celebrate...

As a country of millions, we must stand together and embrace diversity.

HATE CRIMES EXPLODE ACROSS AMERICA

Megana Vonguru, Reporter December 14, 2016

2016 has been the year when fear of racism has turned into reality for many Americans following a rise of hate crimes. Within 10 days of the election of President-elect Donald Trump, 867 cases of “hateful...

Students are berated for political preferences.

REJOICING IN DIFFERENCES

Kayla DeLotte, Reporter December 5, 2016

In the wake of one of the most controversial presidential elections, tensions are higher than ever. Protests have taken place all over the country. Some of these “peaceful demonstrations” have transitioned...

Seniors rush to sign up for clubs they have no interest all for cords.

GRADUATION CORDS CORRUPT

Kimia Badakhshan, Multimedia/Business Manager November 29, 2016

While seniors are finishing their college applications and their courses as they are deciding what they want to accomplish in their future, many additionally stress about a trivial detail: cords. Graduation...

Many of the girls sports teams do not get equal coverage.

FEMALE SPORTS NOT GIVEN ENOUGH COVERAGE

Megana Vonguru, Reporter October 20, 2016

Sports have played a central role in American culture for hundreds of years; however, half of all athletes has not been included in the thrill and excitement surrounding the world of sports. The under-representation...

Students look for black and orange clothing to represent Seminole.

STUDENTS LOOK FOR MORE SEMINOLE GEAR

Ghesseh Afshari, Reporter October 18, 2016

As the year continues, many students are looking for the latest Seminole gear to show their school pride, from shirts to scarves to water bottles. However, despite requests from students for more Seminole...

Teenagers have become stressed and depressed due to the concept of perfection.

TEENAGERS STRIVE FOR PERFECTION

Kayla DeLotte, Reporter October 3, 2016

Society has create the idea of perfection, which has been promoted especially on social media and in schools. It is seen as a goal by nearly everyone, yet regardless of how hard one tries, it can never...

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