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“Corporate activism is harmful to not only the movement they are attempting to support, but the people behind that issue. The lack of action taken by many companies often reflects into our own lives since we see so many companies making statements that they cannot follow through with real progress,” said Brooke Kubiak (‘21).

[Photo] Corporate Activism Harms Real Activism and Sets Back Actual Movements (OPINION)

April 21, 2021
According to PrepScholar, Bright Futures has helped 725,000 Florida students go to college, to date.

[Photo] Contradicting Takes on Education in Florida

March 30, 2021
According to the New York Times, preliminary Nielsen figures state that Oprah Winfreys two-hour interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attracted 17.1 million viewers on CBS.

[Photo] Oprah’s Interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: The Truth is Revealed (PODCAST)

March 29, 2021
“Schools have the obligation, especially now more than ever, to educate their students on issues of race so that they can become functioning members of society prepared for the world,” said Meredith Nitchals (‘21).

[Photo] Why We Should Talk About Race and Diversity in Private Schools (EDITORIAL)

February 23, 2021
On his first day as president, Joe Biden signed 17 executive orders. Six of those orders related directly to immigration issues, and Biden has promised to keep immigration in the forefront of policy making under his administration.

[Photo] Biden Administration Changes Future of Immigrants in the U.S.

January 28, 2021
When asked why progressive policies are popular even in traditionally Republican states, Social Studies Teacher Stacy Filocco said A major difference between liberals and conservatives is who should be making decisions: should they be made on the national level by the federal government or on the state level? People who are more conservative ideologically believe those are issues that should be resolved on the state level. Potentially, those are Republicans who may support a Republican for president and also support progressive policies only when enacted on a state level.”

[Photo] Election Incites In-fighting Among Progressive and Moderate Democrats

November 20, 2020
“I think there was one big loser, and that would be the American people. We are a country that prides itself on its unity. We are the melting pot that is supposed to accept everyone, no matter where they’re from or what struggles they’ve gone through in their past. Instead, we find ourselves almost unable to coexist without argument. I’m saddened as I watch America lose its ability to compromise and respect each other,” said Bella Otte (‘24).

[Photo] A Breakdown of the First Presidential Debate of 2020

October 2, 2020
September is known as Suicide Awareness Month. During this month, mental health is brought to the forefront of media in order to raise awareness about suicide warning signs and the importance of proper mental health care

[Photo] The Dangers of Viral Violent Content

September 18, 2020
Machismo is ingrained in Hispanic culture, and it leads to the suppression of women in Hispanic countries.

[Photo] Machismo: Toxic Masculinity Within Hispanic Culture

August 28, 2020
Healthcare providers, hospital personnel, manufacturer workers, law enforcement, farmers, and grocery store workers are part of a long list of essential employees that have kept the county operating during the coronavirus pandemic.

[Photo] Essential Workers Deserve More (OPINION)

May 8, 2020
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