Are textbooks useful or do they hinder education?

On By laurap
Textbooks are a prime subject of discussion, primarily surrounding their usefulness and ability to stay relevant in an ever-changing world. Students have expressed opinions that range from a desire to tweak the general use of textbooks to a demand to get rid of them completely. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

All students have used textbooks of some sort at a point, whether it has been for the activities in Springboard or the guided readings in any history textbook. Most classes […]

Are Consumers Bored of Seeing the Same Thing on TV?

On By oliviam
Avid TV watchers love seeing something new in their favorite shows and movies. Many people had already re-watched their favorite episodes and were waiting for something new. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

The best thing about a series with multiple movies or a show with many seasons is growing attached to the characters and their story, but when is it enough? When is it time to finally end the story? […]

To Date or Not to Date

On By jaedas
Highschool couples and cliques alike assemble at their school’s Homecoming event. Many had previously assembled their passe, but for others in the weeks leading up, had a planned homecoming proposal. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Highschool couples and cliques alike are assembling at their school’s Homecoming event. Many had previously assembled their posse, but others, in those weeks leading up to the dance, had to plan an elaborate proposal. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Steinbrenner’s Homecoming Dance has come and passed. For the past month of October, kids all over school have been swarming around, hunting for scraps of fabric that may or […]

Is the Revitalization of Tampa Bay Needed?

On By codyc
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 […]

Should Students Be Required to Read Specific Books?

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Most classrooms usually have a few copies of Fahrenheit 451 on hand to pass out to their students. Some teachers have given up this practice and have instead handed out different and more unique books. Photo courtesy of Anthony Menold.

More and more often, schools and English teachers have been implementing specific books into English curriculum as required reading. Requiring certain books to be read not only hinders students’ ability to think […]

The Mystery Cold of Steinbrenner

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Seen above; a woman suffering from a mystifying illness that is not covid and therefore a complete mystery that has continued to baffle and confuse the public of Steinbrenner. Was last seen confined to week long bed rest. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Seen above; a woman suffering from a mystifying illness that is not Covid and therefore a complete mystery that is continuing to baffle and confuse the public of Steinbrenner. She had last been seen confined to week long bed rest. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

A new, mysterious figure has made its entrance to the scene of Steinbrenner. Taking the breath away of girls, boys, and teachers alike- not with charm, not with looks, and […]

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 […]

Where Is the Priority of an Arts Class on a Colleges Agenda?

On By oliviam
The University of Central Florida currently has a variety of arts programs in their School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD) as well as a performing arts building. At the beginning of the Fall semester of 2021, about 4,000 students had enrolled in the SVAD program with the goal of having enhanced artistic abilities.

Attending college is a part of every high schooler’s future and getting all the requirements can be difficult when it comes to all the math, science, English and history credits […]

Fall “Fun” in Florida [SATIRE]

On By anthonym
Students that pass by on their way to class often get a glimpse of this tree with its “genuine” fall foliage. In past years, trees in Florida did not lose their leaves. There was evidence to believe it would be the same for the current year. Photo courtesy of Anthony Menold.

The season of fall has just begun! While most of the nation begins to bundle up as cold temperatures hit, Florida faces drastically different weather, thus giving it a wildly […]

Schools are overcrowded and understaffed

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Steinbrenner students, even during a pandemic, are crowded into a classroom. Class sizes are steadily increasing across Florida public schools and no laws being made to combat this issue. Photo courtesy of Andrea Cardozo.

In recent months, Hillsborough county superintendent Addison Davis has made several statements claiming that cuts in the number of teachers and budgets may be made soon. This has caused many teachers to […]

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 […]