A second lockdown would be another negative side effect of COVID-19

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Masks are a widespread tool to reduce the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Masks have been used from the beginning of the outbreak and have continued to be encouraged by the government to reduce the chance of another lock down from a rise in cases.

As other countries have entered a second lockdown due to an increase in Coronavirus cases, America may be facing the same fate in the near future. The United States succeeded European countries such […]

Christmas trees: real vs fake

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Fake Christmas trees are better for the environment compared to real Christmas trees. If a fake tree is kept for more than five years, it would be considered more environmentally friendly than buying a real tree every year. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

In recent years, fake Christmas trees have gained immense popularity. As this occurred, the effects of the 2008 recession were seen when tree prices shot […]

Going the extra mile- Boss Cross takes on State Championships

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Boss Cross celebrates their win at this season’s District meet. The team worked hard, supported one another, and is qualified for the State Championship. Photo Courtesy of Allison Szponar.
Boss Cross celebrates their win at this season’s District meet. The team worked hard, supported one another, and is qualified for the State Championship. Photo Courtesy of Allison Szponar.

The Steinbrenner varsity boy’s cross-country team, Boss Cross, brought home the District title in late October and is now preparing for the State Championship which is quickly approaching. This is the eleventh year Boss Cross […]

COVID –19 takes a toll on students and teachers

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The Administration attempts to reduce the number of students in a contained space using one-way hallways. One-way hallways, along with several other safety measures, have been implemented to adapt to school life with COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Jade Prieto.

Nationwide COVID-19 has affected schools in unimaginable ways, for both teachers and students. The split between E- learning and in school learning was a major […]

The perfect guide to becoming a rookie activist

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Some students at Steinbrenner High School who are currently 18 or older have voted in this year’s election. Although voting is the most well-known, there have always been other ways to be politically active. Photo courtesy of Jade Prieto.

During this election year, opinions and values are being voiced back and forth from different perspectives. Many social media platforms have been used for politics, encouraging people to vote and to use […]

Inmates should be able to vote

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Currently, inmates can only vote while in prison in two states. There has been a push in many states, including Florida, to grant current/former prisoners the right to vote. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

With the recent 2020 U.S. presidential election, the topic of voting restrictions and suppressions has come to the forefront once again. One specific case is […]

Dunkin’ spices things up with a new Ghost pepper donut

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The new ghost pepper donut makes its way onto the Dunkin Donuts menu as part of their new Halloween collection. The donut’s sweet and spicy flavor has customers coming back for more. Coutresy of Dunkin.
The new ghost pepper donut makes its way onto the Dunkin Donuts menu as part of their new Halloween collection. The donut's sweet and spicy flavor has customers coming back for more. Courtesy of Dunkin.

A new spicy sensation has been brought to the Dunkin’ menu in the form of a donut for this coming Halloween. This spooky item uses the infamous Ghost pepper which known for its intense heat; far beyond […]

“We Are Who We Are” is a gritty look into teenage military life

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“We Are Who We Are” starring Jack Dylan Grazer and Jordan Seamon is a brand-new take on the teenage love story. The show’s season finale aired on November 2, the day before the 2020 Presidential Election. Photo courtesy of HBO.

Gritty teen shows such as “Euphoria” and “Grand Army” have been all the rage recently, but “We Are Who We Are” takes it to a whole […]