Frigid Florida freak out [SATIRE]

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Citizens across Florida panic as temperatures drop for the first time this year, signaling the beginning of a week of cold weather. Many Floridians began preparing for the temperature drop over the previous summer. Graphic by Maeve Campbell.

Snow and ice, frost and sleet; though not seen yet, the citizens of Florida know the threat of the cold is near. People can be seen […]

Media response to environmental issues is far too short-lived

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Students protest the neglect of environmental issues at the Tampa climate strike. Media around the world had neglected to provide coverage of the issues these students spoke out about. Photo courtesy of Grace Ackerman.

Forests are burning, reefs are dying, and nobody has heard anything about it. And then, for a week, these issues hit the news. The stories are […]

Steinbrenner FFA members develop leadership skills at district competition

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Steinbrenner students Stephanie Shimer (left) and Jessica Velte (right) show off their third place ribbons after competing in public speaking events. Florida’s 2019 FFA District LDE & CDE prepares students for future careers and leadership positions in agriculture through competitions and activities.

With students coming from all across the district, the FFA District Leadership and Career Development Events were an important event for Steinbrenner’s FFA students. The […]

Steinbrenner FFA dominates Florida State Fair

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Photo courtesy of Jessica Switzer from left to right; Doyle Carlton, first place Stephanie Shimer representing Lutz, second place Madison Dvorak representing Lakeland, third place Jessica Bierds representing Bradenton, Fifth place Shelby Sumner representing Okeechobee, sixth lace Sage Dawson representing Deland, and a representative from Mosaic.

Steinbrenner’s FFA competed at the 2018 Florida State Fair from Feb. 8 to 19. Throughout the month, students competed in many classes such as rabbits, poultry, […]