Kyle Messina – The Oracle

The fabrication of QC threads’ t-shirts

On May 7, 2021May 6, 2021 By kylerm

The QC Threads logo provides an example of the creativity displayed by the company. They have been making shirts for over two months. Photo courtesy of Evan Munzen.

QC Threads, a t-shirt business started by Steinbrenner senior Evan Munzen, has been making recent strides. The creative company has been profiting off their shirts for […]

How Turf Fields Impact Athletes

On April 30, 2021May 3, 2021 By kylerm

Steinbrenner’s grass field is soon to be a turf field. They have had a grass field since the school’s opening in 2009. Photo courtesy of Kyle Messina.

Many schools and parks around the globe are transitioning from natural grass sports fields to artificial turf. This has sparked a debate as to which […]

Steinbrenner Baseball Senior Night

On April 9, 2021December 2, 2021 By kylerm

The Steinbrenner Boys’ baseball team had their senior night on Thursday 4/1. They were coming off a 2-4 loss vs. Wharton, although having won three of their […]

Lutz Scoops brings tasty treats to the area

On March 24, 2021April 20, 2021 By kylerm

There is a new ice cream shop in town. Lutz Scoops had its grand opening on Saturday, January 16th and has brought a unique store […]

Cutting in line is essential in schools [SATIRE]

On March 23, 2021April 1, 2021 By kylerm

The lunch line is a perfect example of a line that needs to be cut. Waiting is just wasted time that could’ve been used for other, better things. Photo courtesy of Jade Prieto.

“If you ain’t first, you’re last.” This quote by Ricky Bobby in the movie Talladega Nights embodies the perfect attitude to have in every line […]

Partying in the pandemic is irresponsible

On March 12, 2021April 20, 2021 By kylerm

Large gatherings and parties are a bad idea during COVID-19. A lot of celebrities and athletes had set a bad example of how to handle the pandemic properly. Photo courtesy of Canva.

Since March of 2020, the United States has been in a panic. All summer and now into the new year, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken […]

How online school has affected students

On March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 By kylerm

Mark Pearson leads a zoom class, one of the new learning methods this year. Many students were quarantined, so they experienced both virtual and brick and mortar.

During this school year, all students have experienced a semester unlike any other. One part of Steinbrenner has chosen to take their studies virtual, while […]

A bizarre first quarter amid a pandemic

On November 26, 2020November 25, 2020 By kylerm

One-way hallways are one of the new realities at Steinbrenner. This was just one example of how the first quarter showed students how to stay safe during COVID-19.

In the midst of the pandemic this summer, all students wondered how their daily high school life would be affected. COVID-19 resulted in many modifications to […]

“Savage Mode 2” becomes a chart-topping sequel

On October 19, 2020October 20, 2020 By kylerm

21 Savage and Metro Boomin release their new album, “Savage Mode 2”. This new album follows the original “Savage Mode” that was released in 2016. Photo courtesy of Pen and Pixel Graphics.

The album release had originally been delayed but just as fans lost hope, “Savage Mode 2” made its debut. Artists 21 Savage and Metro Boomin dropped their highly anticipated album on October 2 after […]

Edsby or Canvas: Which do students and teachers prefer?

On October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 By kylerm

Edsby and Canvas are both programs that have been used by Hillsborough County students in the past two years. Which one was more liked by Steinbrenner staff and students? Photos courtesy of Edsby and Canvas.

All students had become accustomed to Edsby before Hillsborough County made the decision to switch over to Canvas last year. But now that we all have utilized both […]