Christmas Traditions Around the World
By Koa Davidson The holiday season is fast approaching. Many associate Christmas trees strung up with lights, stockings hanging on the chimney, and elves sitting atop the shelf. But with Christmas being as widespread a celebration as it is, it…
Balancing Books and Work
By Jeff Herold At Ponte Vedra high school, many students are trying to balance school with part-time jobs, and it’s definitely not easy. Take John Yu, for example. A junior at Ponte Vedra and works long shifts at Your Pie…
Making up Hurricane Days in St. Johns County Schools
By Kyle Schatz As of now, at Ponte Vedra Highschool (PVHS) there will be school on Veterans’ Day, and ten Wednesdays will not be an early release day, starting Nov. 13, and ending Feb. 12th. There are a lot of…
Tourisms Impact Around the World
By: Camila Felsing The massive increase in tourists can bring much needed revenue and job opportunities to certain destinations. However, there are many negative factors that spiral from tourism. One of the most crucial issues is environmental degradation. Many natural…
Cost of Academic Competition
By Lucia Gabriel After getting the results of any test, the first thing students ask each other is, “What grade did you get?” As some students get higher grades than others, jealousies and disappointments can get stirred up. One major…
PV Starts the Green Mission
By Soleil Shah The typical American high school uses around 10 kilowatt hours of electricity per square foot annually. In simpler terms, over 10,000 microwaves or even around 5,000 televisions could get power with that amount of electricity. Ponte Vedra…
North Carolina’s Road to Recovery Through a Volunteer’s Eyes
By Max Sheikh Hurricane Helene slammed North Carolina with Category 4 winds and record rainfall on September 26, hard-hitting the entire state. Over half a million people—577,000 North Carolinians—were put in a state of disaster as the storm tore through…
The Impacts of the NCAA Transfer Portal on College Football
By Henry Weitz The transfer portal has changed college football forever. The introduction of the portal, as well as new name, image, and likeness (NIL) money has turned the NCAA transfer process into a free agency. This constitutes the idea…
The Truth of Holiday Movies According to Ponte Vedra High School
By Philip Berkwit With the holiday seasons right around the corner, many people are starting to watch classic holiday films to get into spirit. However, Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) students have many disagreements on what a ‘holiday movie’ truly…
Breaking the Silence: How Domestic Violence Impacts Teens at Ponte Vedra High School
By Kayla Edwards Domestic violence is a crucial issue that extends beyond the home and into the lives of teens. At Ponte Vedra High School, many students face challenges when dealing with toxic relationships, often struggling with the decision to…