The truth of what it means to be an adult
Becoming an adult is portrayed as a biological and physical component of advancing through human life. Many developmentalists and psychologists, such as Sigmund Freud and Lawrence Kohlberg, analyzed humans and their behaviors to discover the maturation of beings, and to…
Are cell phones making teens grow horns?
By Tyler Churilla In the modern era, cell phones are borderline essential in certain lines of work. What isn’t essential however, is the amount of time people, specifically teenagers, spend on their mobile devices. Teenagers, on average, spend anywhere…
Residents experience limited beach time until February’s end
St. Johns County closed Mickler’s Landing Beach to the public on Nov. 4, 2019, to begin the process of restoration. Their plan was to close the beach from Nov. 4 until February of 2020 for the construction of sand…
Life in the 1920’s vs the 2020’s
100 years ago, America was still recovering from the conclusion of World War I, and society was changing dramatically. Telegraphs were popularly used, alcohol was deemed illegal, women officially got the right to vote, flappers were at their peak…
A trip down memory lane
2010: The decade began with the largest oil spill in the nation’s history. The BP oil spill rendered the Gulf of Mexico unrecognizable, and the cascading environmental effects that ensued were unlike any that came before. On a lighter note,…
Wrestling team pounds competition
The Ponte Vedra wrestling team performed exceptionally at the Arlington Optimist meet, finishing in first place, and scoring nearly 50 points more than the school in second place, Palatkta. Senior Alex De Almeida places first overall in the…
Girls basketball turns season around
After starting off the season with a dominating performance over Ed White where they won 59-12, the Sharks quickly dropped their next three games to good programs in Bolles, Orange Park, and St. Augustine. They bounced back with a…
Boys soccer continues hot start
The Ponte Vedra boys’ soccer team has rebounded after a slow start to December. Despite a tie versus Bartram Trail and a 3-2 loss to Fletcher, the Sharks have turned around their play to garner four straight wins. The…
Girls soccer dominating the new decade
The Ponte Vedra girls’ soccer team has had an average 2019-2020 campaign to this point posting six wins to go along with five losses and three ties. However, they have started out the new year in excellent fashion posting a…