Interesting Florida Legislative Bills
On Tuesday, January 9th, the regular Florida legislative session commenced and will stretch until March 8th. In no order, here are some interesting bills that have some eyes on them, and what they propose. By Ryder Navarra
Girls Lacrosse Open up the Season
By Nick DeSanto The Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) Sharks girls lacrosse team is coming off a 14-5 season in 2022-2023, losing in the 2023 FHSAA Girls Lacrosse State Championship Tournament by a score of 9-8. Two of this…
The Adventures of Ice Skating in Florida
By Jackson Gianchetta Ice skating may not be the first activity that comes to mind when thinking about things to do in Jacksonville but, at the Community First Igloo, you can do exactly that. Whether you’re looking to pick up…
Students Thoughts on Ponte Vedra’s AP Offerings
By Nate Wicker and Adam Enlow Every year, students at Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) struggle to select a proper course load for the coming year. Weighing factors like individual academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and personal commitment to a rigorous…
The Film Industry’s Failure to Accurately Portray Teenagers
By Max Sheikh In television shows and movies revolving around the aura of high school adolescence, the teenage-portrayed actors frequently occupy themselves in absurd and impracticable situations. Without regard for the poor portrayal of their young viewers at home, the…
Jon Hughes Journey to Success in Weightlifting
By Elijah Maule Jon Hughes, a senior at Ponte Vedra High School, made it to the national level for weightlifting and went to Colorado over the past summer to compete in National Week. It was his hard work and dedication…
The World of Willy Wonka Adaptations
By Philip Berkwit In December of 2023, “Wonka” was released in theaters, making over 600 million dollars, and receiving positive reviews. The title character was based on the works of Roald Dahl. Dahl was a British author who continues to…
New Florida Social Media Bill and the Population’s Opinion
By Koa Davidson February is here and with that comes the annual convening of the Florida Legislature. The Republicans hold a comfortable position to pass their desired bills with the party holding 28 of the 40 seats in the Florida…
Sharks Girls Basketball Continues Hot Streak in the Playoffs
By Sam Ritchie The Ponte Vedra High School girls basketball team has had a hot playoff run so far, winning the regional quarterfinals and semifinals. The Sharks defeated Springstead High School in the regional quarterfinals on Feb 14 in a…
The ACT Is A Flawed Test. You Just Don’t Know It.
By James Grossmann Alongside the College Board’s SAT, the ACT plays a fundamental role in the postsecondary education track of many students. In every public college in Florida, submission of scores from either the SAT, the ACT, or the Classic…