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Black Summer Review

By Evan Fleischer    There is recent hope in what seems like a perpetual on-off-relationship between California rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers and their guitarist John Frusciante. The Red Hot Chili Peppers announced Frusciante’s return to the band in…

Alexis Magnano’s JaxTHRIVE Club Thrives

By Emma Jabbour As many high schoolers strive to get their community service hours along with playing an active role in where they live, some students have taken that to the next level and gone above and beyond. Alexis Magnano, a…

How to Read in Your Free Time

By Ava DePersio Reading books can be a stress reliever for some people, and can be a way to escape. Some people like to use their free time to read.     With an increase in technology, people may reach for their…

Ponte Vedra High School Celebrates the Lunar New Year

By Leila Wickliffe Besides celebrating New Year Day’s on the first of January, many Asian countries also celebrate Lunar New Year. This year Lunar New Year begins on February 1, and is the Year of the Tiger. According to USA…

The Jacksonville Zoo’s award-winning Jaguar exhibit

By Ava DePersio    The “Range of the Jaguar” exhibit at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is open 9am-5pm and allows guests the opportunity to view jaguars in a unique setting. Visit the Jax Zoo website here    The “Range of…

All About the Jacksonville Zoo

Ava DePersio    The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens opened on May 19, 1914 near the Springfield section of Jacksonville, and has 122 acres of land for the animals to roam around. The first animal at the zoo was the red deer…

Underage Sports Betting Takes Hold of PVHS

By Evan Fleischer    It is common to see a 12-year-old checking his fantasy football league on a Sunday afternoon. Maybe they even invested five dollars into the league, hoping to win some money off their friends. Yet, this seemingly…

What we got Wrong About Thanksgiving

By Oren Dajci    As Thanksgiving approaches, people get ready to honor the 400-year-old tradition by inviting family over and celebrating everything they’re thankful for, mimicking the first Thanksgiving feast. Despite the seemingly innocent origins of Thanksgiving, however, the actual truth…

Sunshine State Specialties

By Ava DePersio   Florida has several specialties that represent the Sunshine State, and its well-known history.    Florida is nicknamed the Sunshine State because of the amount of sunshine the state receives, but that is not the first name it has…

PV Students in the Workforce

By Nina Lueck     According to a study done by Walden University, nearly 30 percent of high school students are employed in a job for at least a portion of their time in high school. At Ponte Vedra High School, students…