Influencers have the right to use their platforms for politics

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A political social media post asks followers if they will vote in the next election. Although the 2020 election occurred on November 3rd, many social media influencers continued to be political on their social media accounts. Photo courtesy of Grace Beilman.

Every day people are being affected and shaped by what celebrities think and do. Celebrities such as Hank Green, Cardi B, Josh Gad, Ariana Grande can change the minds of millions of people by how they […]

The moral purpose of higher education

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The University of Florida currently educates 50,000 students, but is the education worth it? According to College Simply, UF costed approximately $38,668 per year on average in 2020. Photo courtesy of Melissa Tempest.

To some people, the thought of having to grow up and go to a college scares them. To others, it’s exciting to think about the new adventures that wait for them in college. Education is always […]

Social media influencers experience “pretty privelege”

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Kylie Jenner is one of today’s most well-known influencers whose career is boosted by her beauty. Pretty privilege has existed for a long time and has been amplified by TikTok. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

When we scroll through Instagram or TikTok we see countless faces, some we will probably never remember. But, when a pretty face pops up, do we all stop to look, or do we all […]

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 […]

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 […]

Guidance counselor from Steinbrenner High School Wins A+ Teacher Award

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Counselors George Dovin, Jaclyn Capello, Meredith Wright, Erika Tschopp, Stacey Blevins, and Eileen Charette pose for a picture for Counselor Week. Later on, Capello received the exciting news that she would be receiving the A+ Teacher Award. Photo courtesy of Deborah Campbell.

Just last month Jaclyn Capello, a guidance counselor for Steinbrenner High School, received the A+ Teacher recognition for her outstanding work helping students reach their goals and go above and beyond.   Capello […]