Opinion – Page 6 – The Oracle

The FDA labels Juuling as an epidemic

On October 16, 2018January 11, 2019 By mattm

Two employees stand at the Vaporfi kiosk in the Citrus Park Mall. This is just one of the hundreds of new vape stores that have been popping up across the country.

In this day and age, smoking has attempted to evolve and transform to fit into a higher standard of health for older smokers struggling to quit. Unfortunately, […]

Should children’s media include LGBTQ characters?

On October 12, 2018October 15, 2018 By gracebe

Disney Channel has recently included their first openly gay character in their show "Andi Mack." The show received some backlash with the inclusion of this character, but also a fair amount of praise. Courtesy of Next Shark.

LGBTQ people are becoming more and more prevalent in our society, so why are they seen as taboo for children? Children’s television has become more […]

Why some students are choosing to take language courses off-campus

On October 7, 2018October 30, 2018 By graceba

Some Steinbrenner students have chosen to take world language classes online. However, many students, such as Mrs. Cuevas' Spanish classes, have not joined the bandwagon.

There are roughly 6,500 languages spoken around the world today. 40 percent of the world is monolingual, or only knows one language. The standard graduation requirement across […]

Supreme Court has become a political battleground

On September 27, 2018October 2, 2018 By jamesc

The jury is out regarding the replacement for Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced earlier this year that he would be resigning. As of […]

SATIRE: Steinbrenner to establish hallway express lanes to filter traffic

On September 23, 2018October 30, 2018 By jordynd

Students rush down the 200 hallway stairs to get to their next period. Most students at Steinbrenner have complained that this stairway can get crowded, leading to the administration's implementation of new express lanes.

Every student at Steinbrenner is well aware of the volume of people who attend this school, this becomes especially apparent during times like changing of […]

Tabloids and newspapers continue to portray women unfairly

On September 23, 2018October 30, 2018 By gracebe

Tabloid magazines are displayed at almost every Barnes & Noble in the country. Many of these magazines could be harmful to women.

Small, tall, and unrealistic. This is how women are being portrayed in the news. Women have had a long history in the tabloids and in the […]

College is pushed as the only acceptable path of success

On September 14, 2018October 9, 2018 By aliyal

As graduation rates increase in the county, college is pushed more than ever. However, college is not the best option for everyone. Photo by Jordyn Dees

When a teenager hears the inevitable question, almost all of them will respond with the name of a college or a major. The natural progression […]

Harvard admission policies come into question

On September 8, 2018October 9, 2018 By jamesc

Asian Americans have taken Harvard to court over discriminatory admissions policies. This case was the result of the under-representation of Asian Americans in Harvard's class of 2018. Graphic by Julia Peralta

Students dream of the hallowed halls of the Ivy League, but they may be unaware of the problematic system of admittance. For instance, Harvard has […]

SATIRE: Youthful teachers recruited as agents for anti-vaping program

On May 14, 2018September 6, 2018 By graceb

It’s no secret that Steinbrenner has been taking actions recently to try and reduce the number of students that vape during school. From the poster […]

Eurocentrism in AP history classes

On April 18, 2018August 14, 2018 By laurenj

From the time American children begin school they are taught and tested an array of facts on George Washington, but few are able to identify […]

America’s misdiagnosing epidemic

On April 18, 2018 By laurenj

Since the mid-twentieth century Americans have witnessed the abuse of drugs among the American population. This phenomena is nothing new and every generation ushers in […]

Why March For Our Lives is a huge deal for the future of American politics

On March 29, 2018August 1, 2018 By graceb

Just six weeks after the tragic school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School the March For Our Lives protests took place nationwide on Mar. […]