Jordyn Dees – The Oracle

P.S. I Still Love You strays far from its original book

On February 27, 2020February 27, 2020 By jordynd

“P.S. I Still Love You” characters Peter Kavinsky and Lara Jean Covey celebrate during their first date of the movie. Throughout the film, the couple’s relationship was tested by demanding exes, new crushes, and the classic dilemma of balancing work and romance. Courtesy of IMDb.

The newest Netflix movie, “P.S. I Still Love You,” is the sequel to “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” and the second book in […]

Political polarization is concerning but not irreversible

On December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 By jordynd

Students Mckenzie Kane, Alex Boussetta, and Eric Simon plan their first rebuttal during the Young Republican-Young Democrat debate. The students implemented graphs, congressional bills, and historical precedent in their arguments, as did their liberal opponents, seniors Logan Hasselbach, Bailey Leist, and Anusha Gupta.

Politics, at its core, is polarizing. People associate it with conflict, argument, and frustration. It is a direct clash of opinions, while also trying to […]

Warriors battle Sickles High School in first home basketball game

On December 9, 2019November 5, 2020 By jordynd

Steinbrenner shooting guard Max Otto guards Sickles sophomore Zach Johnson. Though the Warriors had a solid run in the third period, Sickles remained in the lead for the majority of Tuesday night’s game.

The Steinbrenner boys basketball team played their first home game on Tuesday, Dec. 3, against long-time rival Sickles High School. The Warriors had never beat […]

This year’s altered club schedule maximizes class time but hurts interest clubs

On May 20, 2019May 9, 2019 By jordynd

Tucked away in the corner of the library, a handful of Steinbrenner students circle up to discuss something plenty of teenagers shudder to think of: […]

Band and chorus members invited to perform in England in 2021

On May 14, 2019 By jordynd

Band senior Kate Wall meets with the erpresentitives for the London New Year’s Day parade. Chorus and Band will both travel to England to perform for New Year’s in 2021. Courtesy of Jordyn Dees

New Year’s 2021 may seem like a long way away, but for band and chorus members, their calendars are already booked. Steinbrenner’s chorus and band […]

Steinbrenner students move on to the next round of PTA Reflections

On January 18, 2019April 10, 2019 By jordynd

Steinbrenner students and teacher John Vona pose with their district PTA Reflections awards. A number of students were invited to advance to the state award ceremony.

When senior Sadie Testa-Secca sent in her piece of writing to a national competition, she was optimistic, yet reserved. She wasn’t sure what to expect. […]

Steinbrenner tutors help students behind the scenes

On January 14, 2019April 10, 2019 By jordynd

Students attend in school tutoring. This took place in Lela Vanloon’s classroom and was designed to help physics students with their assignments. Photo courtesy of Jordyn Dees.

As scheduling season rolls around again, Steinbrenner students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of classes for next year. Steinbrenner offers classes with […]

“The Hate U Give” tugs on more than just heartstrings

On November 2, 2018January 11, 2019 By jordynd

"The Hate U Give" releases on Oct. 19. The movie followed Starr Carter, a black high school student, after she witnesses the shooting of her friend by a white police officer. Courtesy of CBC News.

Before Angie Thomas’ Young Adult novel “The Hate U Give,” dropped in February 2017, or even hit shelves, a movie deal was already in the […]

Deaths of young artists can have a profound effect on their fanbase

On September 25, 2018October 24, 2018 By jordynd

Mac Miller, famous rapper and ex-boyfriend of Ariana Grande, dies at age 26. His death has brought up the debate about how fans should behave when an idol passes away. Photo courtesy of Mauricio Santana.

All fans face a time when they must say goodbye to a celebrity that they admire. However,these supporters also hope that such a time is […]

People of Steinbrenner: Christian Aquino

On September 24, 2018October 30, 2018 By jordynd

Christian Aquino is currently a junior at Steinbrenner. His work will be showcased in the St. Petersburg College hallways this year.

For an artist, their most exemplary work can often come from pieces whose subject is something they’re incredibly passionate about or hits close to home. […]

SATIRE: Steinbrenner to establish hallway express lanes to filter traffic

On September 23, 2018October 30, 2018 By jordynd

Students rush down the 200 hallway stairs to get to their next period. Most students at Steinbrenner have complained that this stairway can get crowded, leading to the administration's implementation of new express lanes.

Every student at Steinbrenner is well aware of the volume of people who attend this school, this becomes especially apparent during times like changing of […]