Editorial

Anti-LGBTQ Legislation Works Through State Capitals

By Rachel Bacchus   Over the past three years, there has been a staggering increase in anti LGBTQ legislation being proposed on both the state and federal levels, with over 400 bills currently set to come into effect or to…

H.B. 999 Extends DeSantis’ Anti-Woke Crusade

   The Florida Legislature is debating House Bill 999 (HB 999) or the Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions. The bill details legislation relating to policies regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public universities. The bill was first filed in late…

Make Your Bed

By Rocco Garcia      “If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed,” Admiral William H. McRaven once said. Admiral McRaven argued in the book “Make Your Bed” the importance of making the bed every morning….

Name, Image and Likeness Deals Transform College Football

By Aspen McAdoo College football (CFB) is not the same as it used to a few years ago. With the introduction of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals and the uptick of players entering the transfer portal, the sport has…

Sequels Take Over Modern Day Hollywood

By Jackson Gianchetta    Sequels have historically been well received, allowing fans to experience their favorite characters in brand-new ways while also generating extra profit for the creators of the piece.  The best sequels expand on the world, characters, and…

AP Exams: The Money Game

By James Grossmann and Ben Black The College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) program serves as a program of interest to high school students looking for an opportunity to get ahead in their education and build strong college applications. The College…

CSA’s and What They Mean

By Olivia Richie Common Summative Assessments (CSA) started on the state level, these essentially are smaller tests used to test students on topics throughout the year. Instead of one huge test like midterms they are smaller tests given each quarter….

Viet Thanh Nguyen Author Review

By Leila Wickliffe    The Sympathizer was the 2015 debut novel from Viet Thanh Nguyen and later won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction as well as other accolades. The premise is that a South Vietnamese army captain is leaving on…

Students Share Suggested Changes for PVHS

By Rachel Bacchus    With the school year soon ending, it is important to think over what would improve the next year. Learning what students want within the school can help improve morale and make the next school year even…

Teachers’ and Students’ Reactions to New Interactive TVs

By Jasmine Pacheco The education system has changed over time and with changes come contradicting viewpoints on what is seen as progression and what may be seen as pointless additions to the world of schooling. Over the past centuries, chalkboards…