KEYED CAR AT SHS
February 18, 2020
Many students drive to school, creating a liability to one’s vehicle, especially a “nice” car. Within the last week, baseball player Josue Matos experienced the negative effects of said liability: Matos’ Chevrolet Camaro was keyed in the CTE parking lot. In the state of Florida, Keying a car ...
PARKING ON CAMPUS
Julio Roman, Reporter
February 13, 2020
With a new school year comes a new parking situation. Parking on campus is a privilege, as it allows students of different situations such as OJT (on the job training), dual enrollment, and virtual to leave school when they need to. With parking being so beneficial, there are a few caveats to the system...
CORONA CRISIS
Anusha Sikand, Reporter
February 7, 2020
A global outbreak of the coronavirus is killing hundreds around the world and inciting fear amongst nations unexposed to the virus. With the high death toll and the increasing number of affected people, countries all over the world are left in fear as to how to protect their citizens. The 2019 Nov...
MEGXIT
Anusha Sikand, Reporter
January 30, 2020
In 2017, Meghan Markle became a national British icon when she married the Duke of Sussex, more commonly known as Prince Harry. Megan Markle, a former actress, is the second American member of the British royal family. Markle was raised in Los Angeles, California and has a mixed ethnic heritage being ...
TARDY LOCKOUTS AFFECTING STUDENTS
Julio Roman, Reporter
January 28, 2020
With prompt attendance valued on campus, Seminole High school administration has implicated a new policy to ensure students are in class on time. Beginning this semester, the “Tardy Lockout” system, a system requiring students to arrive to class on time, will take place. Tardiness to class will ...
SEIZURES: MORE COMMON THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT
Anusha Sikand, Report
December 9, 2019
In an instant, a seizure can be deadly. About 1 in 1,000 people die a year due to uncontrollable seizures. A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain that can cause changes in your behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness. Seizures have levels of intensity that are exp...
SENIORITIS: THE MYTHICAL DISEASE
Ritika Vonguru, Reporter
December 6, 2019
November 2019--As college application deadline dates are approaching, many high school seniors have begun to feel unmotivated towards school. This lack of motivation, dubbed senioritis, is commonly referred to as the feeling most seniors experience as they finish up their high school experience . U...
OPIOID EPIDEMIC HARMS LIVES
Anusha Sikand and Michelle Arshad
December 5, 2019
In today’s day and age, drugs have become a prevalent mainstream activity among many of America’s youth. From common culture drugs such as tobacco and alcohol to those with heavier consequences, drugs have stormed the United States with a booming impact. Whether it be ourselves or someone we know...
SEXUAL ASSAULT AT ALARMING RATES IN COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES:
Anusha Sikand and Ritika Vonguru
November 21, 2019
“I once saw a girl getting kidnapped near the University of Tampa and that traumatized me a lot. You hear about these dangerous instances but it is different when we witness [them] first hand.” said senior Aya Hassan. This is only one of many campus sexual assault stories. Defining Se...
30 MINUTE LUNCH CRUNCH
Anusha Sikand, Reporter
November 19, 2019
Lunchtime for many students is an important part of their day, serving as a time to catch up with friends, take a mental break from studying, or complete homework for the next period. While insignificant to many, school lunches have evolved over the years to adhere to the nutrition requirements of s...
Breast Cancer October
Anusha Sikand, Reporter
October 31, 2019
Breast Cancer Awareness month is a time for people to come together to increase awareness for breast cancer. It serves as a means of bringing the community together to raise funds, provide support, recognize those who have lost their battle with cancer, and hear the inspiring stories of those who survived. ...
BEWARE BEFORE YOU STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES
Anusha Sikand, Reporter
September 30, 2019
Allergies affect people worldwide, some more deadly than others. About 30% of adults and 40% of children have allergies in the U.S.; with this large number continuing to grow, many lives are affected on a day-to-day basis. There are two categories when classifying allergies: non-food allergens such a...