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 […]

Remembering the “Echo’s” of years past

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The Steinbrenner Echo’s collection of literary magazines over the past couple of years. The publication has been producing magazines since the beginning of the Echo in 2010.

Electives have always given students the creative outlets they need in order to express themselves. Though all electives attempt to do the same thing, no class allows for more creativity than Steinbrenner’s creative writing course, the Echo. Backing […]

Voting by mail should not be controversial

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An absentee ballot being sent off to be counted. Absentee ballots had gained popularity due to the threat of COVID-19.

As election night has approached, voting by mail has been a topic of discussion amongst Democrats and Republicans. Especially with COVID-19, more absentee ballots are expected to be sent out in the 2020 election than in past elections.   Voting […]

JV Volleyball Team Steps Up for Their Team in Need

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The JV Steinbrenner volleyball team huddles to talk after becoming district champions. The team stepped in for the varsity team, which was in quarantine at the time, and played the game of their lives. Photo courtesy of ABC Action News.

Considering the recent pandemic, people all around have had to adjust in many aspects to stay safe. Wearing masks has become routine, and social distancing […]

Social media changes the way we perceive politics

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6th grader Nolan Roach uses Instagram to follow politicians. He has followed politics through social media in the past, but never really gave much thought as to the impact they have on his opinions.

When people think of social media, their minds will probably automatically go to teenagers. There are many uses for social media, like posting picture/videos, but many teens have found that they can share their political […]

The Electoral College needs to be reviewed and reformed

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The results of the 2016 US presidential election are highly contested as the winner of the popular vote did not win the presidency. The outcome of the election led many to question the electoral college. Image courtesy of C-Span.

With the 2020 US presidential election right around the corner, the topic of the Electoral College has been brought into relevance again, and it’s time […]

Proposed Hillsborough Count budget cuts: Will they help or harm?

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A teacher carries their belongings in a box as they prepare to leave the school. Many teachers were at risk of being cut as Hillsborough County decided cutting teachers would balance the county's budget. Photo courtesy of Jade Prieto.

Addison Davis, the superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools, and his team are attempting to put budget cuts into place in order to tackle the county’s financial troubles, but these cuts could come […]