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Seniors Reflect on Their Highs and Lows of High School

By Kayla Edwards and Lucia Gabriel As graduation approaches, seniors at Ponte Vedra High School are looking back on the friendships, challenges, and turning points that shaped their high school years. Whether it was winning a big race, performing on…

Finding the Right College Roommate

By Amelia Rogers-Neubarth Many seniors are going to college and choosing to live on campus with a roommate. When looking for a college roommate, a good time to start is a few months prior to the upcoming term.  Many qualities…

College Freshmen Wish They Learned in High School

By Lucia Gabriel and Kayla Edwards As students transition from high school seniors to college, they try to figure out how to balance their major, extracurricular activities, and personal lives. Trying to figure out how to balance their major, extracurricular…

How President Trump’s Tariffs Are Affecting Prices in the U.S.

By Jeffrey Herold The Trump administration put a 10% tariff on all foreign goods, such as China and Europe. These tariffs, taxes on imports, were meant to protect American businesses and help the American economy. Although they were designed to…

Look Out For Your Skin, Save Yourself

By Chase Cowan Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with an estimated one in five Americans developing it during their lifetime. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, nearly 9,500 people are diagnosed…

The Importance of Communication

By Camila Felsing In today’s fast-paced world, effective communication is crucial. Communication is the foundation of human interaction, enabling us to share ideas, express emotions, and build relationships. As technology continues to advance, so does how we communicate, making it…

Property Tax Elimination Proposals

By Max Sheikh Florida legislators, led by Governor Ron DeSantis, are continuing a proposal to eliminate property taxes as homeownership costs continue to rise around the state. Governor DeSantis is supportive of placing on the 2026 ballot a constitutional amendment…

The Benefits of Applying for Scholarships

By Soleil Shah A scholarship can be a great resource for students applying to college. Scholarships can serve as financial aid, which can help students avoid drowning in student loans debt later in life; and scholarships might even contribute to…

PVHS Indoor Percussion State Championships

By Aden Seelbinder On Mar. 30th Ponte Vedra High School’s (PVHS) indoor percussion group traveled to the Daytona Ocean Center to compete in the FFCC Indoor Percussion State Championships. The group is in the Percussion Scholastic A McCormick’s Division and…

Why Teens Need Screens

By Amelia Rogers Nuebarth When teenagers go to watch a show or a movie many gravitate towards romance, drama, comedy, horror, and action genres. Teens tend to binge TV shows more frequently than watching movies since they last longer and…