Gabriella Pinos/Staff Writer College is a turning point for young adults, and a time when students begin to figure out who they are. The transition to adulthood is a great balancing act of work, school and a social life—it’s never been easy to accomplish. But placing our own interests to the side through volunteering can […]
Ashley Verdugo/ Staff Writer and Caroline Lozano/ Assistant Opinion Director On the last week of session, Florida passed an educational bill that might surprise or even infuriate some people. The motto “In God We Trust” will now be displayed at every public school in Florida. The bill was presented on its own in the house […]
Alhi Leconte/ Staff Writer The Florida Senate just passed a bill to permit school teachers and staff to carry guns. This is on the heels of the Feb. 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Calls for gun reform were loud and strong. Citizens have called for firm restrictions purchasing […]
Jacquelyn Hurtado/ Staff Writer Adulthood is a reality that everyone must enter, but few can manage. Unfortunately, the school system fails to prepare students for adulting, causing an insecurity among young adults. In my experience, the high school curriculum focuses primarily on academic success. Usually, the overall success of students on state exams and end-of-course […]
Brea Jones/ Contributing Writer Black History Month is the time to honor and celebrate all the accomplishments of African Americans and how far we have come in society. Because of this, it is very tragic that school systems are failing to educate student on all that has happened throughout history. Only getting one month to […]
