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 […]

Marie Puskas Wins Teacher of the Year Award at Steinbrenner High School

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Marie Puskas in her classroom. Puskas has been working for Steinbrenner as a math teacher for almost 12 years. Photo courtesy of Matthew Menendez.

This school year, one very hardworking and beloved math teacher from Steinbrenner High School, Marie Puskas, won the much-deserved Teacher of the Year Award from the votes and praise she got from her […]

Florida theme parks revamp for Halloween

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Workers prepare to scare their customers while still following CDC guidelines. Howl-O- Scream has gone on for 20 years and has been a popular place for people to go for haunted houses and scares. Photo courtesy of Undercover Tourist.

October is in full swing, which means the excitement for Halloween is too. Every store is full of decorations and candy, but things are different this year. The recent pandemic […]

Beta Club treats Oak Park Elementary students with a sweet surprise

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Candy donations are waiting to be sent to Oak Park Elementary students. Beta Club officers packed the candy that was collected into individual goody bags. Photo courtesy of Matthew Menendez.

Steinbrenner’s Beta Club hosted an annual candy drive which benefitted Oak Park Elementary school’s teachers and students. All students were welcome to contribute to this cause and members were rewarded with Beta points, the incentive system […]