How Local Legislation Impacts Communities
By Cami Felsing Local legislation directly impacts the daily lives of residents within specific communities. It can either expand people’s rights or chip away at them. They are legal norms created by governments with a smaller jurisdiction than the national…
The Events That Happen on Inauguration Day
By Chase Cowan The presidential inauguration is a very important day, marking the beginning of new leadership in America. It’s an event that has been on January 20th at noon, since 1937. Before 1937, inauguration day was on March fourth,…
The Gator Bowl: Inside Its History and Legacy
By Ryder Navarra The Gator Bowl, held annually in Jacksonville, Florida, is one of the oldest and most respected college football bowl games. Established in 1946, it was created to boost Jacksonville’s economy and display top-tier college football talent. Over…
The Homemade Gifts vs The Manufactured Gifts
By Lily Keeley Homemade gifts are timeless charms. These days, with online shopping carts and speedy deliveries from Amazon Prime, it’s easy to forget that the best gifts were made by hand: the hand-knit scarves, the homemade jams, and so…
School Zone Changes in St. Johns
By Max Sheikh St. Johns County is growing fast, and with that comes a surge in the student population. To handle the ever-growing student body, the school district is planning to open five new schools over the next three years….
The Evolution of Brainrot
By Koa Davidson Every year since 2004, The Oxford English Dictionary selects a word of the year based on what term was found to have most effectively captured the zeitgeist of the past year. For 2024, they selected the word…
The History of The Toy Hall of Fame
By Hunter Alba Every year, the National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, honors the toys that have had lasting impacts on generations of children. Starting in the year 1998 the Toy Hall of Fame has inducted a…
The Hidden Costs of College Football
By Henry Weitz In May of 2024, former Michigan football students Denard Robinson, Braylon Edwards, Michael Martin and Shawn Crable filed a $50 million lawsuit against the NCAA and Big Ten Network in September 2024. The Wolverines claimed that the…
The Impact of Attendance at Ponte Vedra High School
By Kayla Edwards At Ponte Vedra High School, attendance is a key factor in ensuring student success, both academically and behaviorally. As schools across the nation struggle with post-pandemic attendance challenges, PVHS has been working to address absences and tardies…
The Historic result of the 2024 Election
By Philip Berkwit The 2024 election has come to an end. Former President, Donald Trump won the presidential election, beating Vice President Kamala Harris and becoming the president elect. This election also saw the republican party take control of both…