THE SEMINOLE TIMES

THE SEMINOLE TIMES

THE SEMINOLE TIMES

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...

For many students, walking home is a time in which caution is necessary.

SELF-DEFENSE EDUCATION BENEFITS STUDENTS

Ghesseh Afshari September 28, 2016

Self-defense education is important to prevent situations in which the lives of students and others around them are in danger. Statistics pertaining to child abductions, rapes, and sexual assault may...

Black women are wearing their natural hair proudly.

WHAT DEFINES PRESENTABLE?

Alana Baker, Co-Photography Manager September 20, 2016

It is 2016, and women of color are still being told how to “properly” style their hair to conform to conventional beauty standards. An example of this is seen in South African schools where girls are...

Vaccines are still a controversial topic among parents.

LACK OF VACCINATION ENDANGERS STUDENTS

Sameeha Rashid, Section Editor September 15, 2016

Recently, many parents have refused to vaccinate their children due to religious reasons or the fear of receiving autism. However, science suggests that vaccines should be mandatory to counter the increase...

Student reads negative tweets about Malia Obama on Twitter.

Mainstream Media’s Critical Eye on the Obamas

Megana Vonguru, Reporter September 5, 2016

Since President Barack Obama first took office in 2008, the mainstream media has been bombarding him and his family with negative attention. As the Obamas get ready to leave the office, it is important...

Officers on campus give students guidance and provide safety.

POLICE PROTECT AND SERVE COMMUNITIES

Kayla DeLotte, Reporter September 1, 2016

Recently, the media has covered a wide array of stories pertaining to police brutality, calling into question the police force and their practices as a whole. These headlines have dominated political and...

From a young age kids are misdiagnosed for ADHD.

MISDIAGNOSIS OF ADHD NEGATIVELY AFFECTS CHILDREN

Sameeha Rashid, Reporter May 26, 2016

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed childhood behavioral disorder and is easily misdiagnosed. Parents and teachers use ADHD as a label to categorize children...

The younger generation is becoming more familiar with technology advancements.

TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Sameeha Rashid, Reporter May 25, 2016

In today's society many children are growing up with electronic devices at their fingertips, in contrast to previous generations. When used correctly, technology and interactive media improves the quality...

Students contemplate whether the benefits of the IB Diploma Program outweigh the sacrifices.

IB Diploma: Is it worth it?

Mallika Dave, Reporter May 23, 2016

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma is something very difficult to attain and students put in a great amount of effort into this program to receive one. An IB Diploma comes with many benefits...

With both socialism and capitalism having their merits, it is difficult to argue which is better.

PCP: KARL LEAVES HIS MARX

Micaela Zelk, Copy Editor May 21, 2016

Socialism, at least in our country, has a bad reputation, mostly in consequence of the Cold War.Due to its zeitgeist, those from this era are unwilling to even entertain the idea of a socialist United...

With both socialism and capitalism having their merits, it is difficult to argue which is better.

PCP: MONEY ALWAYS TALKS

Adrian De Guzman, Activities Manager May 21, 2016

From the 1950’s to the 1990’s, America waged a bloodless war against the threat that was communism, originating from Russia. Eventually, America came out victorious and was able to prevent it from...

The limited amount of lunch room seating unfairly deprives students of space.

SEMINOLE STARVES ITS STUDENTS OF SEATING

Katelyn Liston, Design Editor May 16, 2016

The lunchroom: a place that each student of a public high school is entitled to visit daily. However, at Seminole High School, it seems that they are not entitled to sitting. Seminole High School currently...

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