Racism continues to thrive in the fashion industry

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A recent clothing item released by Gucci is called out by many for resembling blackface. Even with scandals such as this one, the fashion industry continues to foster racism. Photo courtesy of CNN.

Racist marketing, cultural appropriation, animal comparisons, and blackface are all examples of racism alive and well in today’s fashion industry. Over the past few years, […]

“Happy Death Day 2U” is repetitive in the best way possible

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"Happy Death Day 2U" is a wild ride that left fans questioning what exactly had just happened. The film is the second installment in the franchise created by Blumhouse Productions. Photo courtesy of The Verge.

*This review includes spoilers* Sequels are almost always not better than the original. Many fans and casual viewers when into “Happy Death Day 2U,” with […]

People of Steinbrenner: Kiki Stegeman

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Senior basketball player and culinary student Kiki Stegeman gives the overused word "well-rounded" a new definition. She has been a member of the culinary program since sophomore year and started basketball in seventh grade. Photo courtesy of Katelyn Payne.

Between her busy basketball schedule, her commitment to the culinary program, and her aspiration of working in engineering, senior Kiki Stegeman is a very busy […]

Star Watch: Sara O’Brien

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Sara O'Brien walks through the gym on Senior Night. She has played for the Lady Warriors for all four years of high school, and recently became the third player in Steinbrenner history to reach one thousand career points

Senior Sara O’Brien has been playing competitive basketball since fifth grade, and has played on Steinbrenner’s team all four years of her high school career. […]

Steinbrenner Football wins the GPA award for the seventh year

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The Steinbrenner Warriors Football coaches and captains accepted the award on behalf of the rest of the Steinbrenner Football Team. The team is proud that they have managed to keep their seven year streak alive.

For months, student-athletes train hard while maintaining good grades, which isn’t an easy feat. The Steinbrenner Warriors Football team has done exceptionally well this season […]

Steinbrenner poets win first place at District Poetry Jam

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Steinbrenner’s poetry team poses with the Poetry Jam’s volunteers as well as the school media specialist, Dr. Jennifer Dillon. Alexandra Mosher held “Barry the Bee,” the mascot of the Echo Literary Magazine.

For the past three years, Steinbrenner has taken home the third place prize in Hillsborough County’s annual District Poetry Jam. This is a competition where […]

Steinbrenner FFA members develop leadership skills at district competition

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Steinbrenner students Stephanie Shimer (left) and Jessica Velte (right) show off their third place ribbons after competing in public speaking events. Florida’s 2019 FFA District LDE & CDE prepares students for future careers and leadership positions in agriculture through competitions and activities.

With students coming from all across the district, the FFA District Leadership and Career Development Events were an important event for Steinbrenner’s FFA students. The […]