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Pandemic fatigue is likely one of the causes of the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases across the United States and Europe.

Combatting Pandemic Fatigue

Emara Sáez, Managing Editor
October 29, 2020
Jill Ledwon (’22) said, “I have heard of the original stories and thought they were a bit gruesome and went too far, but they show more of the real side of the happily ever after. Not sugar coating the real world.”

The Dark Origins of Classic Fairy Tales

Olivia Martinez, Senior Staff Writer
October 7, 2020
The word phobia comes from Greek word “phobos,” which means fear.

Exploring Beyond Fears: What Makes a Phobia?

Anika Schmid, Senior Staff Writer
October 2, 2020
Above is a collection of recipes Kathleen has made and perfected that can be found on her instagram account: @healthyliving_Kathleen

Academy Senior Kathleen Thomas Starts a Healthy and Inspirational Instagram

Alison Perez, Senior Staff Writer
September 22, 2020
Seminole Heights, a once predominantly black neighborhood, is experiencing gentrification due to the city's renovation efforts and construction of commercial buildings such as Armature Works.

The Gentrification of West Tampa

Emara Sáez, Junior Staff Writer
March 30, 2020
On the topic of Lil Peep and drug addiction, Senior Maria Garcia Gil said, “Lil Peep knows what it’s like to depend on drugs to cope with mental health issues, therefore I don’t think it’s fair to accuse him of glorifying them to an impressionable audience. It would be like accusing Taylor Swift of glorifying breakups in her song- she isn’t, she’s simply writing about what she knows.”

Glorification or a Cry For Help: Celebrities and Drug Culture

Sydney Wills, Senior Staff
March 20, 2020
Natalie Gillis ('21) and Audrey Barnes ('21) show off their Spotify accounts.

Spotify Wrapped Brings Music Lovers Together

Sydney Wills, Senior Staff
December 19, 2019
Americans spent about eighty-seven million dollars on Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined in 2019

Academy Students Opinions on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Caroline Jones, Senior Staff Writer
December 9, 2019
Tess Wadsworth ('20) has been on the swim team since freshman year.

Tess Wadsworth works for public trust over the summer

Sydney Wills, Senior Staff Writer
August 29, 2019
Mrs. Sara Moses is thrilled to be Academy's newest English teacher. She teaches freshmen and sophomores but also has a junior homeroom.

Meet Academy’s Newest English Teacher, Sara Moses

Danielle Duarte, Junior Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
At Goody Goody, a grilled cheese and milkshake is only ten dollars. Photo Credit: Callie Mellon/ Achona Online

How to Budget in South Tampa

Callie Mellon, Sophomore Staff Writer
March 8, 2018
Pope Francis focuses on praying for the world to become a less secular and more beautiful place.

My General Audience Experience with Pope Francis

Alexa Traviesa, Senior Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
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