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Biden’s plan will end the U.S.’s participation in twenty years of conflict.

President Biden Announces Controversial Decision to Remove Troops from Afghanistan

Avery Rogan, Contributing Sophomore Staff Writer
May 17, 2021
As the list of victims of police brutality grows longer — George Floyd, Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor, Adam Toledo, Ma'khia Bryant, Elijah Mcclain, and Daunte Wright — with every passing day, activists are hoping that the guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin's case serves as a precursor for other cases of police violence.

Derek Chauvin: The Importance of his Guilty Verdict (PODCAST)

Emara Sáez, Adriana James-Rodil, Raquelle Elson, and Isabel Bequer
April 29, 2021
“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).

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

Emara Sáez, Managing Editor
April 21, 2021
According to PrepScholar, Bright Futures

Contradicting Takes on Education in Florida

Emara Sáez, Managing Editor
March 30, 2021
“In order for our nation to finally overcome this virus, we need to think of others before ourselves and have faith in science,” said Rowan Miller (‘24).

CDC Changes Guidelines For Vaccinated Individuals

Emara Saez, Managing Editor
March 11, 2021
Governor Ron DeSantis will go up for reelection on Nov. 8, 2022.

Politicians Cruz and DeSantis Face Backlash Over Their Actions

Kimberly Egoavil, Sophomore Staff Writer
March 2, 2021
“I was so excited the game was in Tampa. I could hear the jets flying over the stadium from my house. Winning the Stanley cup and the Super Bowl makes Tampa a double threat,” said Audrey Smyth (‘22).

Tampa Bay Hosts Super Bowl LV Amid Historic Buccaneers Win

Emara Sáez, Managing Editor
February 9, 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.

Biden Administration Changes Future of Immigrants in the U.S.

Emara Sáez, Managing Editor
January 28, 2021
The cover art is an original illustration by Chapuis which depicts the protest at the U.S. Capitol that took place on Jan. 6, 2021.

The Protests at Capitol Hill Have People Questioning: Is it Truly Black and White?

Josie Chapuis, Freshman Contributing Writer
January 19, 2021
The Washington Post estimated that all votes in the runoff were counted within six days, which was much quicker than was initially predicted.

Georgia Runoff Election Attracts National Attention and Makes History (PODCAST)

Emara Sáez, Isabel Bequer, and Kimberly Egoavil
January 11, 2021
When asked why progressive policies are popular even in traditionally Republican states, Social Studies Teacher Stacy Filocco said

Election Incites In-fighting Among Progressive and Moderate Democrats

Emara Sáez, Managing Editor
November 20, 2020
Kamala Harris is the first black woman to be vice president of the United States.

The 2020 Election Brings Progressive Changes to Politics

Daegan Walker, Sophmore Staff Writer
November 16, 2020
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