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Debate Added to PVHS Courses; Financial Literacy Coming Next Year

By Max Sheikh Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) is adding two new classes to its curriculum, those being a financial literacy course and Debate Honors. These two classes will offer students skills that will apply both in everyday life and later in a professional context. The new elective course titled Debate Honors will be offered starting during the…

The History of Florida and Cold Weather 

By Philip Berkwit Florida is having a surprisingly cold start to 2025. According to The Weather Channel, “A​n outbreak of arctic cold is sweeping through the Midwest and East, as well as into the Deep South and this frigid pattern…

Personality Profile: Sophie Fox

By Thomas Smith Junior, Sophie Fox is one of the best athletes that Ponte Vedra High School has seen. Sophie has been a member of the PVHS Women’s Swim and Dive team for three years, each year making it all…

The Effects of Influencers and Who People Follow

By Lucia Gabriel Famous influencers across social media heavily impact the minds of young teens by forming their opinions on certain topics. They promote appealing lifestyles, trends, and products to appeal to their audience. Social media influencers are now able…

Rome vs Rome

By Hunter Alba When most people hear the name Rome their minds instantly think of Rome, Italy, a place filled with history, vibrant cultures, and grand architecture. However, across the Atlantic lies another Rome, situated at the base of the…

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….