The Origin of Common Idioms
By Foster Keebaugh Common idioms emerge from a story or event but eventually lose their original reference and become figurative. The origins of these idioms that are commonly used have interesting or disturbing origins. Mumbo Jumbo– This phrase is derived…
PVHS MUN Places Strong at GatorMUN
By Ben Black PVHS World Affairs and Model United Nations Club attended GatorMUN, a Model UN conference at the University of Florida, the weekend of Jan. 19-21. 47 students attended, competing against over 900 other high schoolers from across the…
Jan Borodziuk’s Journey Across the Globe
By Elijah Maule At just 18 years old, Jan Borodziuk, a senior at Ponte Vedra High School, possesses a remarkable life experience that belies his age. Having lived in five different countries before reaching the age of 15 and mastered five…
The Reason Many Movies Struggled in 2023
By Philip Berkwit Today’s entertainment industry has been able to bring forth some of the most popular films and pieces of art in modern times, while also making billions from films. However, 2023 did display a huge change in…
Movie Review on The Iron Claw (2024)
By Max Sheikh The Iron Claw is a brand-new biopic depicting the Von Erich family. Clocking in at 132 minutes, the film wastes no time diving into the captivating, prolonged events told as a narrative by director Sean Durkin, “I…
Why Learn?
By James Grossmann A quintessential criticism of secondary education that has persisted for scores of years is its supposed lack of application to the real world. Many high school students feel that the knowledge they learn in their classes will…
The Process of Committing to a College as an Athlete
By Aspen McAdoo High School athletes seem to become more competitive as the years continue and the recruiting process is becoming more and more complex. Athletes attempt to showcase themselves to college coaches in order to draw attention from…
Anti-BDS Laws and You
Anti-Boycott, Divestments, and Sanction laws restrict protests By Koa Davidson The Oct. 7 Hamas attacks and subsequent Israeli invasion of the Gaza strip has been unique in just how many Americans felt compelled to voice their opinion on the conflict….
PVHS Theater Students Preparing for Districts
By Philip Berkwit On Dec. 2, Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) drama students competed in the District 2 Theater Festival at Douglas Anderson High School. Theater districts are an annual event for the members of theater and drama. “So, we…
Reviewing Christmas Movie Classics
By Max Sheikh It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) It’s a Wonderful Life is one of the first classic Christmas movies to still be talked about to this day. Director Frank Capra’s inspiration originates from the short story and booklet The…