The Rise of Online Shopping
By: Lucia Gabriel Many high school students no longer go to the mall for shopping, but instead browse through their phones to find products, clothes, and accessories. As online shopping has become more convenient, the internet has had a greater…
Marketing Behind Energy Drinks and their Effects
By: Lucia Gabriel Many students rely on caffeine from energy drinks throughout the school day. Whether they drink them before school, during the day, or before an extracurricular activity, brightly colored cans and heavily marketed energy drinks have become extremely…
The Supplement Loophole
By: Ema Rapaic As of September 21st, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled Niwali Tejocote Capsules and Niwali Tejocote Pieces—dietary supplements that enhance digestion and support metabolic health—as the products contained a potent toxin called yellow oleander. Ingestion of…
Shark Score: Measuring the Student Beyond the Grades
By: Edwin Connor With the emergence of a new school year, new features have also arrived as well. First implemented fully this year, the Ponte Vedra High School “Shark Score” system is a point based system modeled off the FICO…
Florida Department of Education Implements new Framework-FACT Classes
By: Xavier Garay As Florida students are returning to school for the 2026-2027 school year, many will find a new course that doesn’t fall under the AP, honors, or standard label, but a course that was created by the Florida…
Students’ Sunscreen Habits in the Florida Heat
By: Lucia Gabriel Many students at Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) spend hours in the blazing heat of the Florida sun, whether it is for a sport or any outdoor activity. Even though sunscreen may seem to be an important…
Risks and Benefits of Microwave Food
By: Charlie HilleyMicrowavable food, despite its stigma for lacking in nutrition and being heavy in microplastics, maintains a significant role in the diet of both an average American and a typical high school student. As such, it is important to…
Places Students Traveled During The Summer
By: Lucia Gabriel Many students at Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) spent their summer vacation with their family, traveling, and partaking in new adventures. Some traveled around states in America, while others explored parts of Europe. Each student ended their summer break with valuable lessons learned and memories made. Eva Stoleru,…
The Downfall of Sora AI
By: Hailey Flores OpenAI revealed on the platform X on March 27, 2026, that its popular yet highly controversial AI video-making tool, Sora, is shutting down less than two years after its initial release. Just six months after the announcement…
Warner Bros. Reshaping the Hollywood We Know
By: Katie Hernandez Paramount’s 2026 agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery marks one of the most consequential media mergers in modern entertainment history. Valued at roughly $110–111 billion, the deal transforms Paramount into a global entertainment superpower and ends months…