Is the Revitalization of Tampa Bay Needed?

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People enjoy ice cream in a store similar to one named OddFellows, an ice cream shop you can find on the Tampa Bay Riverwalk. The renovation of the trail brought more customers to the store and helped OddFellows become more known to the community. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Tampa is home to historical monuments like the Bustillo-Diaz Cigar Factory, Ybor Square, and many others. Although, some of these landmarks are being changed and, in their place, buildings are being built used for commercial use such […]

It Was a Dark and Stormy (Sweaty) Night

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A young boy poses after a long night of trick or treating dressed as a vampire. After he had received many king-sized Hershey bars, he was given a measly toothbrush. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

You walk with friends on Halloween night; the costume that you’re wearing looks like a cheap rip-off of Scooby-Doo and your friends all match with you. Shaggy on […]

Devious Lick Trend Sparks Vandalism in Local Schools

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The Devious Lick trend has students stealing items like soap dispensers from school bathrooms. Punishments such as suspension have been enforced in an effort to stop these thefts. Photo courtesy of Google.

The 2021 school year was expected to be different from previous years but stealing soap dispensers from the bathrooms wasn’t exactly the difference that was meant.   The Devious Lick trend […]

Should School Be Year-Round, Or Is Summer Break the Better Option?

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Students are hard at work after a long summer break in their English class. The summer break gave kids an opportunity to relax and prepare for this new year. Photo courtesy of Cody Castro.

Most students in Hillsborough County look forward to the grand gift of summer break at the end of the school year. However, some don’t see why there should be a big gap at […]

Overload of Incoming Freshmen

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Students struggle to find a seat in the crowded lunchroom. With freshmen numbers reaching an all-time high, this has created a lot of space problems in the cafeteria. Photo curtesy of Cody Castro

The 2021-2022 school year has started off to a crowded beginning. Last year wasn’t nearly as full of students, due to online schooling caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. But now […]