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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 […]

Vegan leader shares their heart-wrenching campaign [SATIRE]

On April 30, 2020April 27, 2020 By joshuay

Vegans protest the cross contamination of meat and non-meat items. Their protests had proved unsuccessful. Photo courtesy of Dmitry Bayer.

There the protesters stood, right outside of the heavily barricaded Burger King restaurant, demanding the change that they rightfully deserved. Inside the restaurant, Burger King […]

College Board has too much power in student education

On April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 By tatig

College Board is known for testing students on their ability to pass standardized tests. They first administered standardized tests in 1901 and continued to do so. Photo courtesy of College Board.

College Board is a non-profit organization that owns the SAT test, which many students take in order to apply for colleges and AP exams. They […]

The benefits and limitations of a block schedule

On March 23, 2020March 18, 2020 By zoyar

Many schools, such as Deerfield High School in Illinois, are switching to block schedules. Block schedules started as early as the 1920's and gained popularity over the last few years. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Schools throughout the United States have been rapidly picking up block schedules in the past few years. As opposed to traditional scheduling, block schedules involve […]

Get to know the top 2020 presidential candidates before you vote

On March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 By tatig

The 2020 election cycle is up and running. Several U.S. states have already held their primary elections for Democratic candidates. Graphic by Grace Beilman.

It’s important to be informed on who you’re voting for. Take a look at 2020’s presidential candidates before you vote in the Florida Democratic primary […]

Tesla Cybertruck fails at existing [SATIRE]

On February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 By joshuay

Elon Musk's company, Tesla, releases their newest vehicle, the Tesla Cybertruck. The presentation of the Cybertruck did not go as planned. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.

It is a very important day for Elon Musk as he reveals his company’s newest, blockiest creation, the Tesla Cybertruck. Straight out of Minecraft, the Tesla Cybertruck is a one of a kind, electrically powered […]

Why Black History Month matters

On January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 By charleset

Mary Ellen Pleasant, a famous abolitionist, is entirely left out of most history books. Steinbrenner created an "African American History" class to help combat this issue. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Black History Month is upon us. During this month, Black heritage is celebrated but more work still needs to be done. The main way that schools can help this problem is allowing African American people to be […]

Frigid Florida freak out [SATIRE]

On December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 By maevec

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 […]

Political polarization is concerning but not irreversible

On December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 By jordynd

Students Mckenzie Kane, Alex Boussetta, and Eric Simon plan their first rebuttal during the Young Republican-Young Democrat debate. The students implemented graphs, congressional bills, and historical precedent in their arguments, as did their liberal opponents, seniors Logan Hasselbach, Bailey Leist, and Anusha Gupta.

Politics, at its core, is polarizing. People associate it with conflict, argument, and frustration. It is a direct clash of opinions, while also trying to […]

“Fortnite” finale’s black hole gives the game its much-desired popularity [SATIRE]

On December 4, 2019November 5, 2020 By alexandrag

Fortnite is consumed by an all-knowing black hole that shows no mercy. The game has been loved by fans of all ages since its release. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

Recently, one of the most popular online games in the world, Fortnite, was beginning to take a back seat to the sudden uprise in “Minecraft”‘s popularity. The “Fortnite” game […]

Metal straws aren’t as helpful as they seem

On November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 By charleset

Students have continued to use metal straws, which has become the latest trend. These straws are often associated with saving the environment and helping the community, however, they may not be the best solution.

As metal straws continue to increase in popularity, some people are starting to question the use of them and if they’re safe for people. Some think that […]